Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, beckons the visitors with its beautiful mountains, white sandy beaches, exquisite coastline and postcard-perfect harbour. The cultural capital of the British Virgin Islands, Tortola offers a fun filled adventurous day and an equally happening nightlife.
Accommodation in Tortola
Vacation rentals in Tortola form the ideal base for exploring the other islands that are part of the British Virgin Islands. Tortola vacation rentals come in a wide variety of sizes to suit all budget and requirement. Choose from a beautiful villa for two with a hot tub and pool or a luxuriously spacious cottage for a large family or group of friends. No matter which rental you choose, you’ll find that each accommodation unit is beautifully decorated and well equipped with modern amenities including DVD players, film and music libraries, stereo systems, and BBQs to make a vacation special.
Things to see and do
Tortola tour: Tour the island and explore its attractions such as Soper's Hole, the Botanic Gardens, Can Garden Bay, Bombas Surfside Shack, and Road Town.
Snorkeling: You can take a boat to Norman Island which has some great spots for diving and snorkelling. The sites are home to some brilliant coral reefs and colourful fish.
Sage Mountain National Park: The Park was established to protect the remnants of Tortola's original forests that were not burned or cleared during its plantation era. The forests with their mango, papaya, breadfruit, coconut, birch berry, and mountain guava trees are ideal for having a picnic.
Tortola Beaches: The most famous beach on the island is Cane Garden Bay in the island's northwest coast. The nearby Bomba's attracts the locals and tourists with its once a month full moon party. The Smuggler's Cove is a great place for those looking for peace and quietness and a beautiful place to relax.
Wining & Dining
Tortola boasts many delectable dining options to keep tourists coming back for more. The island’s cuisine is anything from traditional. The food in restaurants boasts a rich cultural presence and so you can find everything from fresh seafood to local Caribbean specialties, French and Italian Cuisine and more.
Nightlife
The island is a Mecca for the lovers of down home and Afro-Caribbean music.
In order to find out more about the everyday action in the Tortola music scene, you can pick up one of the local periodicals that list all of the fine activities, events and musical performances happening throughout the island. One of the best listings is called Limin' Times which can be found in all tourist areas and resorts. From Jazz to poppy music and wild-night parties, there is much on offer. Besides you can also look out for yacht clubs where you can enjoy your drinks while gazing out over the marina.
Golfing
There are no golf courses on Tortola but as it is within easy distance of a number of other islands, the golfers can easily take a ferry or a quick flight to the neighbouring St Thomas, whose Mahogany Run Golf Course can give the best golf courses in the Caribbean a run for their money.
