British Virgin Islands — Attractions
Cane Garden Bay
The island's most popular beach, Cane Garden Bay is a favorite anchorage for sailors and the beach of preference for sunbathers, swimmers and watersports enthusiasts. It is also the center of Tortola's nightlife, featuring seaside bars, restaurants and Caribbean-style entertainment, and the curved bay is dotted with guesthouses and villas. The action-filled beachfront offers rental of watersports and scuba diving equipment and features a variety of gift shops.
- Region/City Name
- Tortola
J.R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens
The splendid two-hectare (four-acre) gardens in the center of Road Town are a must for those interested in the tropical flora of the Caribbean islands. Pathways wind beneath floral pergolas, through a mini rainforest and past a lush variety of exotic indigenous plants, waterfalls and ponds. Other attractions include the different tropical bird species and red-legged tortoises that have made the gardens their home. The gardens are maintained and developed as part of the British Virgin Islands' National Parks system.
- Region/City Name
- Tortola
- Address
- Station Avenue, Road Town
- Phone Number
- 494 3904
- Hours
- Open Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 4.30pm
- Admission
- US$3
The Baths
Virgin Gorda is remarkable not only for its exceptional beauty, but is also the site of one of the British Virgin Island's most famous attractions, known as The Baths. Gigantic boulders lie strewn along the island's spectacular beaches forming picturesque tidal pools and magical grottos that invite hours of exploration, swimming and snorkeling. The fascinating rock formations were caused by volcanic activity thousands of years ago and today are the most visited natural wonder in the region. Virgin Gorda attracts visitors from neighboring islands and The Baths are best enjoyed in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds.
- Region/City Name
- Virgin Gorda
Smuggler's Cove
A remote beach, accessed by a rutted dirt road, Smuggler's Cove is the perfect place for those who prefer their beaches uncrowded and serene. The setting of the 1990 remake of The Old Man and the Sea, Smuggler's Cove is a classically beautiful Caribbean beach, with a crescent-shaped shoreline, pristine white sand, towering palm trees, and clear turquoise-blue water. Due to its remote location, at the very western tip of Tortola Island, there's not an awful lot to actually doat Smuggler's Cove - there are no dive-shops, or bars or restaurants for miles - but it remains an ideal spot for swimming and sunbathing, and the snorkeling is excellent.
- Address
- Western tip of Tortola Island
Callwood Distillery
A must-see attraction, the Callwood Distillery in Cane Garden Bay manufactures delicious rum the old-fashioned way. The distillery - belonging to the Callwood family since the mid-1800s - doesn't appear to have changed much since then: traditional methods are still used, as well as antique equipment. Current owner Michael Callwood is always proud to inform visitors that Arundel Cane Rum, the distillery's brand, is made from pure sugar cane juice, with no preservatives added - what he calls a 'pre-emptive strike against hangovers' - and visitors can actually view the ancient oak barrels in which the rum is aged. One part distillery tour, one part history tour (the stills really do appear as though they belong to another age), the Callwood Distillery is one of the British Virgin Isles' most celebrated tourist attractions - and a great place to pick up a few souvenirs from your time in the Caribbean!
- Address
- Cane Garden Bay
- Phone Number
- 495 9383
Cane Garden Bay
The island's most popular beach, Cane Garden Bay is a favorite anchorage for sailors and the beach of preference for sunbathers, swimmers and watersports enthusiasts. It is also the center of Tortola's nightlife, featuring seaside bars, restaurants and Caribbean-style entertainment, and the curved bay is dotted with guesthouses and villas. The action-filled beachfront offers rental of watersports and scuba diving equipment and features a variety of gift shops.
- Region/City Name
- Tortola
J.R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens
The splendid two-hectare (four-acre) gardens in the center of Road Town are a must for those interested in the tropical flora of the Caribbean islands. Pathways wind beneath floral pergolas, through a mini rainforest and past a lush variety of exotic indigenous plants, waterfalls and ponds. Other attractions include the different tropical bird species and red-legged tortoises that have made the gardens their home. The gardens are maintained and developed as part of the British Virgin Islands' National Parks system.
- Region/City Name
- Tortola
- Address
- Station Avenue, Road Town
- Phone Number
- 494 3904
- Hours
- Open Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 4.30pm
- Admission
- US$3
The Baths
Virgin Gorda is remarkable not only for its exceptional beauty, but is also the site of one of the British Virgin Island's most famous attractions, known as The Baths. Gigantic boulders lie strewn along the island's spectacular beaches forming picturesque tidal pools and magical grottos that invite hours of exploration, swimming and snorkeling. The fascinating rock formations were caused by volcanic activity thousands of years ago and today are the most visited natural wonder in the region. Virgin Gorda attracts visitors from neighboring islands and The Baths are best enjoyed in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds.
- Region/City Name
- Virgin Gorda
Smuggler's Cove
A remote beach, accessed by a rutted dirt road, Smuggler's Cove is the perfect place for those who prefer their beaches uncrowded and serene. The setting of the 1990 remake of The Old Man and the Sea, Smuggler's Cove is a classically beautiful Caribbean beach, with a crescent-shaped shoreline, pristine white sand, towering palm trees, and clear turquoise-blue water. Due to its remote location, at the very western tip of Tortola Island, there's not an awful lot to actually doat Smuggler's Cove - there are no dive-shops, or bars or restaurants for miles - but it remains an ideal spot for swimming and sunbathing, and the snorkeling is excellent.
- Address
- Western tip of Tortola Island
Callwood Distillery
A must-see attraction, the Callwood Distillery in Cane Garden Bay manufactures delicious rum the old-fashioned way. The distillery - belonging to the Callwood family since the mid-1800s - doesn't appear to have changed much since then: traditional methods are still used, as well as antique equipment. Current owner Michael Callwood is always proud to inform visitors that Arundel Cane Rum, the distillery's brand, is made from pure sugar cane juice, with no preservatives added - what he calls a 'pre-emptive strike against hangovers' - and visitors can actually view the ancient oak barrels in which the rum is aged. One part distillery tour, one part history tour (the stills really do appear as though they belong to another age), the Callwood Distillery is one of the British Virgin Isles' most celebrated tourist attractions - and a great place to pick up a few souvenirs from your time in the Caribbean!
- Address
- Cane Garden Bay
- Phone Number
- 495 9383
Cane Garden Bay
The island's most popular beach, Cane Garden Bay is a favorite anchorage for sailors and the beach of preference for sunbathers, swimmers and watersports enthusiasts. It is also the center of Tortola's nightlife, featuring seaside bars, restaurants and Caribbean-style entertainment, and the curved bay is dotted with guesthouses and villas. The action-filled beachfront offers rental of watersports and scuba diving equipment and features a variety of gift shops.
- Region/City Name
- Tortola
J.R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens
The splendid two-hectare (four-acre) gardens in the center of Road Town are a must for those interested in the tropical flora of the Caribbean islands. Pathways wind beneath floral pergolas, through a mini rainforest and past a lush variety of exotic indigenous plants, waterfalls and ponds. Other attractions include the different tropical bird species and red-legged tortoises that have made the gardens their home. The gardens are maintained and developed as part of the British Virgin Islands' National Parks system.
- Region/City Name
- Tortola
- Address
- Station Avenue, Road Town
- Phone Number
- 494 3904
- Hours
- Open Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 4.30pm
- Admission
- US$3
The Baths
Virgin Gorda is remarkable not only for its exceptional beauty, but is also the site of one of the British Virgin Island's most famous attractions, known as The Baths. Gigantic boulders lie strewn along the island's spectacular beaches forming picturesque tidal pools and magical grottos that invite hours of exploration, swimming and snorkeling. The fascinating rock formations were caused by volcanic activity thousands of years ago and today are the most visited natural wonder in the region. Virgin Gorda attracts visitors from neighboring islands and The Baths are best enjoyed in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds.
- Region/City Name
- Virgin Gorda
Smuggler's Cove
A remote beach, accessed by a rutted dirt road, Smuggler's Cove is the perfect place for those who prefer their beaches uncrowded and serene. The setting of the 1990 remake of The Old Man and the Sea, Smuggler's Cove is a classically beautiful Caribbean beach, with a crescent-shaped shoreline, pristine white sand, towering palm trees, and clear turquoise-blue water. Due to its remote location, at the very western tip of Tortola Island, there's not an awful lot to actually doat Smuggler's Cove - there are no dive-shops, or bars or restaurants for miles - but it remains an ideal spot for swimming and sunbathing, and the snorkeling is excellent.
- Address
- Western tip of Tortola Island
Callwood Distillery
A must-see attraction, the Callwood Distillery in Cane Garden Bay manufactures delicious rum the old-fashioned way. The distillery - belonging to the Callwood family since the mid-1800s - doesn't appear to have changed much since then: traditional methods are still used, as well as antique equipment. Current owner Michael Callwood is always proud to inform visitors that Arundel Cane Rum, the distillery's brand, is made from pure sugar cane juice, with no preservatives added - what he calls a 'pre-emptive strike against hangovers' - and visitors can actually view the ancient oak barrels in which the rum is aged. One part distillery tour, one part history tour (the stills really do appear as though they belong to another age), the Callwood Distillery is one of the British Virgin Isles' most celebrated tourist attractions - and a great place to pick up a few souvenirs from your time in the Caribbean!
- Address
- Cane Garden Bay
- Phone Number
- 495 9383
Cane Garden Bay
The island's most popular beach, Cane Garden Bay is a favorite anchorage for sailors and the beach of preference for sunbathers, swimmers and watersports enthusiasts. It is also the center of Tortola's nightlife, featuring seaside bars, restaurants and Caribbean-style entertainment, and the curved bay is dotted with guesthouses and villas. The action-filled beachfront offers rental of watersports and scuba diving equipment and features a variety of gift shops.
- Region/City Name
- Tortola
J.R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens
The splendid two-hectare (four-acre) gardens in the center of Road Town are a must for those interested in the tropical flora of the Caribbean islands. Pathways wind beneath floral pergolas, through a mini rainforest and past a lush variety of exotic indigenous plants, waterfalls and ponds. Other attractions include the different tropical bird species and red-legged tortoises that have made the gardens their home. The gardens are maintained and developed as part of the British Virgin Islands' National Parks system.
- Region/City Name
- Tortola
- Address
- Station Avenue, Road Town
- Phone Number
- 494 3904
- Hours
- Open Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 4.30pm
- Admission
- US$3
The Baths
Virgin Gorda is remarkable not only for its exceptional beauty, but is also the site of one of the British Virgin Island's most famous attractions, known as The Baths. Gigantic boulders lie strewn along the island's spectacular beaches forming picturesque tidal pools and magical grottos that invite hours of exploration, swimming and snorkeling. The fascinating rock formations were caused by volcanic activity thousands of years ago and today are the most visited natural wonder in the region. Virgin Gorda attracts visitors from neighboring islands and The Baths are best enjoyed in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds.
- Region/City Name
- Virgin Gorda
Smuggler's Cove
A remote beach, accessed by a rutted dirt road, Smuggler's Cove is the perfect place for those who prefer their beaches uncrowded and serene. The setting of the 1990 remake of The Old Man and the Sea, Smuggler's Cove is a classically beautiful Caribbean beach, with a crescent-shaped shoreline, pristine white sand, towering palm trees, and clear turquoise-blue water. Due to its remote location, at the very western tip of Tortola Island, there's not an awful lot to actually doat Smuggler's Cove - there are no dive-shops, or bars or restaurants for miles - but it remains an ideal spot for swimming and sunbathing, and the snorkeling is excellent.
- Address
- Western tip of Tortola Island
Callwood Distillery
A must-see attraction, the Callwood Distillery in Cane Garden Bay manufactures delicious rum the old-fashioned way. The distillery - belonging to the Callwood family since the mid-1800s - doesn't appear to have changed much since then: traditional methods are still used, as well as antique equipment. Current owner Michael Callwood is always proud to inform visitors that Arundel Cane Rum, the distillery's brand, is made from pure sugar cane juice, with no preservatives added - what he calls a 'pre-emptive strike against hangovers' - and visitors can actually view the ancient oak barrels in which the rum is aged. One part distillery tour, one part history tour (the stills really do appear as though they belong to another age), the Callwood Distillery is one of the British Virgin Isles' most celebrated tourist attractions - and a great place to pick up a few souvenirs from your time in the Caribbean!
- Address
- Cane Garden Bay
- Phone Number
- 495 9383
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