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British Virgin Islands
Top Things To See
Top Things To See
British Virgin Islands
Road Town
West Indian houses and a colourful market can be found in Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, on the south coast of Tortola. Tour Callwood's Rum Distillery or explore Fort Recovery, built in the 1640s.
Sage Mountain
Excellent views of the island and its coast can be experienced from Sage Mountain, 550m (1,800ft) above sea level. The mountain sits in a gorgeous national park lined with mahoganies, hanging vines, white cedars and kapok trees(www.bvinationalparkstrust.org).
Botanic Gardens
Tortola's Botanic Gardens are perfect for a relaxing stroll and breathing in the scent of lush, tropical plants native to the British Virgin Islands.
Beaches
Visitors can sink into the sand and gaze upon shimmering aquamarine waters in beaches such as Smugglers' Cove, Long Bay, Brewer's Bay and Marina Cay.
Norman Island
There is a world of sea-shanties and tales of treasure in Norman Island, the legendary setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
Anegada
Wildlife abounds on Anegada: the island is home to several rare species, including the endangered Anegada rock iguana.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
Road Town
West Indian houses and a colourful market can be found in Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, on the south coast of Tortola. Tour Callwood's Rum Distillery or explore Fort Recovery, built in the 1640s.
Sage Mountain
Excellent views of the island and its coast can be experienced from Sage Mountain, 550m (1,800ft) above sea level. The mountain sits in a gorgeous national park lined with mahoganies, hanging vines, white cedars and kapok trees(www.bvinationalparkstrust.org).
Botanic Gardens
Tortola's Botanic Gardens are perfect for a relaxing stroll and breathing in the scent of lush, tropical plants native to the British Virgin Islands.
Beaches
Visitors can sink into the sand and gaze upon shimmering aquamarine waters in beaches such as Smugglers' Cove, Long Bay, Brewer's Bay and Marina Cay.
Norman Island
There is a world of sea-shanties and tales of treasure in Norman Island, the legendary setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
Anegada
Wildlife abounds on Anegada: the island is home to several rare species, including the endangered Anegada rock iguana.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
West Indian houses and a colourful market can be found in Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, on the south coast of Tortola. Tour Callwood's Rum Distillery or explore Fort Recovery, built in the 1640s.
Sage Mountain
Excellent views of the island and its coast can be experienced from Sage Mountain, 550m (1,800ft) above sea level. The mountain sits in a gorgeous national park lined with mahoganies, hanging vines, white cedars and kapok trees(www.bvinationalparkstrust.org).
Botanic Gardens
Tortola's Botanic Gardens are perfect for a relaxing stroll and breathing in the scent of lush, tropical plants native to the British Virgin Islands.
Beaches
Visitors can sink into the sand and gaze upon shimmering aquamarine waters in beaches such as Smugglers' Cove, Long Bay, Brewer's Bay and Marina Cay.
Norman Island
There is a world of sea-shanties and tales of treasure in Norman Island, the legendary setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
Anegada
Wildlife abounds on Anegada: the island is home to several rare species, including the endangered Anegada rock iguana.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
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