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Tortola
J. R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens is a cool and
peaceful refuge located in the centre of Road
Town. The beautiful four-acre garden includes
a lush array of indigenous and exotic tropical
plants.
The Callwood Rum Distillery at Cane
Garden Bay is housed in a ‘stone plantation
era’ building. The rum distillery still produces
rum in much the same fashion that it did over
two centuries ago and is a major attraction for
sightseers.
Mount Healthy National Park located
above Brewers Bay is a popular highlight. It
features the intact remains of a thickly walled
stone windmill, once part of an 18th century
sugar plantation.
Fort Burt
Originally built on a hill with a commanding
view overlooking the harbour to defend Road
Town, the fort was rebuilt by the English in
1776, and named after Willian Burt, Governor
of the Leeward Islands. Entry is free and it is
open daily from dawn to dusk.
Old Government House
The refurbished Old Government House, a
national landmark, was once the governor’s
residence and it now operates as a public
museum open Monday through Friday 9 am to
2 pm.
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Virgin Gorda
The Baths
This attraction is considered as one of the true
natural wonders of the islands and an obligatory
stop for every visitor. Huge granite boulders
are strewn along a white-sand beach creating
grottos to explore and rocks to climb, while the
underwater boulders are a snorkeller’s delight.
Some are as tall as a three story house, with
caverns eroded into the sides.
Devil’s Bay National Park
A 15-minute hike from the top of the Baths
unveils the picturesque Devil’s Bay at Virgin
Gorda’s southwestern tip. Its beaches are great
for swimming and snorkeling. Mooring buoys
and a dinghy dock allow boaters to access the
beach.
The Copper Mine
This national park located on Virgin Gorda’s
desolate southwest tip was mined by Cornish
miners between 1838 and 1867, and perhaps
even earlier by the Spanish. Today the remains
of the chimney, boiler house, cistern and mine
shafts can be seen.
Little Fort National Park
Little Fort National Park can be found just south
of the Yacht Harbour. It was the site of a Spanish
fortress and some masonry walls still exist on
the hillside, including the ruins of a structure
called the Powder House. The 36-acre area is
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Jost Van Dyke
Diamond Cay
Diamond Cay, declared a national park in
1991, is a bird sanctuary located off Long Bay
on Jost Van Dyke. The 1.25 acre nesting site
is home to several species of birds as well as
the endangered leatherback turtle. The Island
is part of a proposed protected area, which
includes the privately owned islands of Sandy
Cay, Sandy Spit, a portion of Little Jost Van
Dyke, and the surrounding marine area.
Kayaking
The powdery sand beaches along the BVI
coastline and exposed waters near inlets and
barrier islands are remarkably scenic, quiet, and
full of wildlife. The many lagoons throughout the
islands are excellent to paddle your kayak.
Surfing
One of the best water sports when it comes to
making a splash in our turquoise waters. Surfing
is quickly becoming a favorite activity along our
beaches.
Windsurfing
Our year-round trade winds allow for great
windsurfing and kite boarding experiences. We
are also home to the annual Highland Spring
Windsurfing and Sailing Adventure. Competing
windsurfers will cover over 150 miles as they
race between seven and nine times from one
island to another. |
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