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Information on British Virgin Isles
The British Virgin Island offer an abundance of natural and unspoilt scenery and are located in the thirty-six islands that make up the Caribbean archipelago. Tourism is kept at bay with sixteen uninhabited islands and a multitude of unspoilt beaches, unblemished anchorages, exotic fauna and flora and a low-key lifestyle.
Just fifty miles to the eat of Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands are clustered around the Sir Francis Drake Channel, which is renowned for its sheltered, crystal clear waters. Its location has made the archipelago a Mecca for yachting enthusiasts and the islands are known as one of the best and safest sailing destinations in the world, with reliable trade winds, near perfect weather and a choice of secluded and intriguing bays to visit.
The yachting capital of the Caribbean is the largest British Virgin Island of Tortola, endowed with scenic mountain slopes and exotic tropical flowers and fruits. It is an ideal base from which to explore some of the other inhabited islands such as Virgin Gorda, noted for its spectacular geological formations and one of BVI's most famous landmarks - The Baths. Travellers in search of a remote and rustic retreat, with the smell of freshly baked banana bread and the sounds of the famed calypso-singing in the air, should head for the friendly beach haven of Jost Van Dyke, while the reefs surrounding Anagada's low-lying coral atoll and its miles of deserted white beaches shouldn't be missed by divers, snorkellers and sun worshippers. Besides these major islands, there are also dozens of secluded islets and cays to explore, each blessed with its own special charm and unique beauty.
