For tourists looking for a terrestrial and aquatic paradise, the British Virgin Islands represent an ideal destination. This archipelago of the Lesser Antilles hides beaches, lakes and dream coves, with white sands and turquoise waters. The submarine bottoms, rich in fauna and flora, harbor remains of shipwrecks that will delight lovers of diving. Unlike the rest of the Antilles, these islands live under the sun, at the rhythm of the calypso, practically all year round.
Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, the archipelago of the British Virgin Islands is a privileged place for all lovers of diving and water activities. The turquoise water typical of the Antilles hosts a spectacular fauna, and the visibility is extraordinary. Around 50 islands and islets make up the territory of a wilder archipelago than its American counterparts. In this spectacular area of the ocean, you will not stop seeing sailors and cruisers full of relaxed tourists.
Years before being discovered by Columbus, the islands were the typical territory frequented by pirates. The Dutch and English succeeded in controlling them in the seventeenth century. It was in the next hundred years when the dreaded Black Beard launched its attacks against the rich ships that sailed through the area. Among the 16 inhabited islands, we must highlight Virgin Gorda, Anegada and the main volcanic island: Tortola. The latter is where the capital sits, Road Town, famous for proposing endless activities to tourists. On the island various tours are organized by taxi-van or minibus, a dolphin water park will allow you to pet the animals or swim with them and the atmosphere at night is spectacular. The beautiful white sand beaches, such as those of Brewers Bay or Apple Bay, are equally appreciated by surfers. On the island of Virgin Gorda, you can see curiosities such as baths between granite rocks and natural pools, with a spectacular appearance.
Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, the archipelago of the British Virgin Islands is a privileged place for all lovers of diving and water activities. The turquoise water typical of the Antilles hosts a spectacular fauna, and the visibility is extraordinary. Around 50 islands and islets make up the territory of a wilder archipelago than its American counterparts. In this spectacular area of the ocean, you will not stop seeing sailors and cruisers full of relaxed tourists.
Years before being discovered by Columbus, the islands were the typical territory frequented by pirates. The Dutch and English succeeded in controlling them in the seventeenth century. It was in the next hundred years when the dreaded Black Beard launched its attacks against the rich ships that sailed through the area. Among the 16 inhabited islands, we must highlight Virgin Gorda, Anegada and the main volcanic island: Tortola. The latter is where the capital sits, Road Town, famous for proposing endless activities to tourists. On the island various tours are organized by taxi-van or minibus, a dolphin water park will allow you to pet the animals or swim with them and the atmosphere at night is spectacular. The beautiful white sand beaches, such as those of Brewers Bay or Apple Bay, are equally appreciated by surfers. On the island of Virgin Gorda, you can see curiosities such as baths between granite rocks and natural pools, with a spectacular appearance.
The varied fauna found in the rainforest ranges from lizards and monkeys to hummingbirds and other birds. Mangroves and coconut trees are the kings in this green and humid environment. The island of Beef stands out for presenting an incomparable landscape, with a flora dominated by beautiful roses. As for the underwater fauna, there is a large amount of fish that swim around the coral reef. You can even get to see whales in this area in winter.
It is said that Robert Louis Stevenson would have been inspired by the island of Norman to write his work, "The Island of the Treasure". Today private and uninhabited, this portion of land surrounded by water still attracts treasure seekers among the many caves and bays that its geography presents. Another type of treasure is the one that appeared after these islands were declared a tax haven. There is no fee for the companies and inhabitants of the British Virgin Islands, as long as they do not lose businesses such as banks or law firms. In this way, financial services contribute significantly to the economy of one of the most prosperous places in the Caribbean, ahead of tourism and sailing.
In these islands, less than 30,000 inhabitants reside, the majority of them are of Afro-Caribbean origin, descendants of slaves brought by the English. Therefore, we are facing a mestizo culture, completed by Europeans, Indians, and Latinos, who mark and mark the history of this paradisiacal archipelago.
