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Why Famous
  • BVI residents are amongst the most affluent in the Eastern Caribbean.
  • White-sand beaches, such as Cane Garden Bay, are popular attractions.
Facts Destination
  • Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands which form part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands.
  • Local belief is that the name was originally given to the island by Christopher Columbus, meaning \"land of the Turtle Dove\".
  • The principal settlement is Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands.
Area Info
  • Tortola is a mountainous island 13.5 miles (19 km) long and 3 miles (5 km) wide.
  • Total area of 21.5 square miles (55.7 square km).
  • Its highest peak is Mount Sage at 1750 feet (530 m).
  • Tortola lies near an earthquake fault, and minor earthquakes are common.
Why Visit
  • Cane Garden Bay also offers an abyss of surfing potential if you catch it on the right tide and swell.
  • Cane Garden Bay is a large bay that is usually filled with boats and activities.
How to reach
  • There are two ways to get to Tortola by sea and by air.
Transport
  • Flights to Tortola arrive at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
  • The airport is actually located on Beef Island, which lies just to the East of Tortola, but is connected by the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.
  • Most commercial flights come from St. Maarten, Antigua and Puerto Rico.
  • The Tortola Ferry provides travelers with the opportunity to arrive by sea.
  • The ferry runs between Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and either Road Town or the West End of Tortola.
  • The ferry schedule varies but prices range anywhere from $45-$52 round-trip.
Lifestyle
  • Lambert Bay is a very long beach, with moderate surf, and less clear water than several other beaches.
  • Brewer\'s Bay is the only non-white sand beach on the island.
  • Le Cabanon, casually known as \"The Cab.\" An excellent bar with a great crowd in the heart of Road Town, the Cab has great, friendly bartenders, and a clientele composed mostly of ex-pat workers and tourists.
  • Brandywine Bay is a recently man-made beach, one of the only on the island\'s south shore. It is generally not used by locals or tourists, as natural beaches abound.