The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a string of green mountainous shores encircled by the stunningly beautiful green-blue waters of the warm Caribbean Sea. The waves caress the shores of some 50 small islands. Less inhabited and not yet overrun by tourists, it is the perfect place to spend your vacation. Taking advantage of BVI villa rentals for holidays allows you to explore the major island of Tortola and go on excursions to the many treasured islands floating within sight.
Life can be a Beach
The Caribbean is renowned for its pure, clean beaches. Yet, for many visitors, only on the BVI can you find such pristine white-sand stretching along the coastline. Here, you can swim in the unspoiled waters or walk along the beaches as the sun rises or sets on another perfect day. Life can be beach in the BVI. In fact, some of the beaches on the Virgin Islands are among the best in the world.
Popular Beaches in Tortola
As an archipelago, the Virgin Islands offer you more than a single choice. Each island has its favorite beach. When in Tortola, you have the choice of several, each with its own character. Among the more popular are:
1. Brewer’s Bay Beach – Site of stunning ruins and excellent snorkelling, you will be able to pick from several of the BVI villa rentals that overlook this beach.
2. Apple Bay Beach – This truly is a surfer’s paradise. Enjoy a local Friday night fish fry or stop in at one of the nearby bars or cafés and catch the music
3. Elizabeth Beach (Lambert Bay)– If you like to picnic beneath palm trees head to this beach with its fine white sand
4. Josiah’s Bay Beach – A sunbather’s paradise with its long, wide swath of powdery sand, beach bar, and restaurants. Surfers also covet this spot, when the waves reach their optimum peak in winter.
5. Long Bay Beach – This mile-long curl of white sand beach offers fine swimming and quiet
6. Smuggler’s Cove Beach – This quiet beach with soft sand curving in the ideal arc, is secluded and sheltered. Although a little hard to reach, it is perfect spot for lovers and those who want to spot sea turtles.
Popular Beaches of the Other Islands
While the beaches on Tortola capture much of the action, the other islands are far from lacking in this area. Consider the luxurious beach of White Bay near Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke or the sugar-like sand beaches of Sandy Cay and Sandy Spit just off of this beautiful BVI. There are also the beaches of Devil’s Bay, Savannah Bay, Pond Bay, Spring Bay and The Baths on Virgin Gorda.
For every BVI there is a beach. Indeed life is a beach when you plan a vacation to the BVI. From rich coral reefs off shore to sugary fine sandy beaches and lush green mangrove-filled lagoons, the BVI has it all. Finding the right place to stay, perhaps even looking into BVI villa rentals, can put you on the beach of your choice sooner than you think.
