VIRGIN GORDA BEACHES
Without a doubt, the most famous attraction of Virgin Gorda is The Baths: a collection of enormous boulders where you can crawl, swim and climb. Virgin Gorda’s geological features come from volcanic activity. A volcanic crater forms The Valley, where Spanish Town sits, and the island’s iconic caverns have lava to thank too. When molten volcanic rock cooled just off the coast, it formed the gigantic granite boulders now known as The Baths. You can climb the boulders using rails and ropes, to reach the remote Devil’s Bay on the other side or just use the trail from The Top of the Baths.
In Virgin Gorda, you will find several secluded beaches with soft, silky white sand surrounded by colorful reefs bursting with marine life.
MAHOE BAY
Your secluded beach when you stay in our Mahoe Bay luxury villas. Remote, white sandy beach in a picturesque cove with blue water and access to water sports. This beach is protected by a colorful reef, ideal for snorkeling.
LEVERICK BAY
This is the less secluded beach in Virgin Gorda due to the Jumbies Bar, The Restaurant, Blue Rush Watersports, Michael Beans, the stores, and the pool. You will meet people, have a great time, and enjoy delicious drinks by the beach and food too!
SAVANNAH BAY
Quiet, remote, clean, and pristine. The water is crystal clear and shallow. The snorkeling is amazing, with turtles, squids, corals, and Caribbean fish to discover.
DEVIL’S BAY
Established in 1964 as a National Park, Devil’s Bay is one of Virgin Gorda's most beautiful beaches. You can access this beach from the water or on foot. The trail is a 15-minute hike through dry scrub vegetation and boulders from the car park at the Top of the Baths. A second trail at the eastern end leads visitors to The Baths through massive granite boulders, where hikers should be prepared to crawl, climb ladders, and wade through water. Caution must be used at all times to avoid slipping or failing. You can swim and snorkel, or just relax on the silky beach. Admission is $3.
THE BATHS
This iconic place should be on everyone’s list on essential things to do when visiting the BVI. Established in 1990 as a National Park these famous boulders formations have become the signature of Virgin Gorda. The area is great for swimming, snorkeling and climbing. You can arrive by boat, swimming from Spring Bay or Trunk Bay or just through the trail from the Top of the Baths. Once there, you’ll find secluded sea pools separated by towering granite rocks filled with crystal-clear water. Admission $3.
STONEY BAY
At the southern end of Devil’s Bay, there is a trail to Stoney Bay, where the Atlantic swells meet the coastline creating a picturesque and wild scenario. Admission is $3.
SPRING BAY
This dreamy beach is perfect for snorkeling and chilling at the beach, and the ideal spot for a beach bbq.
LITTLE TRUNK BAY
You won't find any road access here as the beach is directly adjacent to private property. The easiest way to get there is through a trail that is accessible from the north end of Spring Bay Beach or the southern end of Big Trunk Bay aka Valley Trunk Bay.
TRUNK BAY
This is a spectacular white sandy beach, bordered by a private estate and vegetation, its palms were swept away due to hurricane Irma.
ST. THOMAS BAY
This is a nice beach perfect for families and children. You can enjoy it at Fischer's Cove and on the other side of the anchorage at St. Thomas Bay, right beside the ferry dock.
LITTLE DIX BAY
This amazing beach is non-open to the public. Rosewood Little Dix Bay is currently closed following the aftermath of Hurricane Irma passing through the British Virgin Islands in September 2017. Although Rosewood Little Dix Bay was closed and under renovation, the resort did sustain significant damage. We now anticipate the resort will re-open in late 2019, although the resort currently remains closed for all future reservations.
HANDSOME BAY
POND BAY
This is the ideal beach for sailors looking for seclusion and a stunning place to spend a lovely afternoon sunning and swimming. It’s safe for children, very secluded, and very shallow, and the only way to walk in is via a trail that ends in a salt pond. Locals keep the trail clean and accessible for people.
NAIL BAY
Amazing snorkeling! This beach is very secluded surrounded by luxury villas, lots of privacy, and great views.
PRICKLY PEAR / SANDBOX BAR
Prickly Pear is an uninhabited island of the British Virgin Islands. Situated on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda, this 243-acre island was declared a National Park in 1988. This gorgeous island offers excellent conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
