What to do and see in Tortola, British Virgin Islands: The Best Things to do

September 25, 2021 Layne Dawes

Discover the best top things to do in Tortola, British Virgin Islands including Cane Garden Bay, Smuggler's Cove, Brewers Bay, Long Bay Beach, Josiah's Bay, Nanny Cay, Anegada Island, Rhone National Marine Park, Callwood Distillery, Sage Mountain National Park.
Restaurants in Tortola

1. Cane Garden Bay

Cane Garden Bay Rd Tortola
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,146 reviews

Cane Garden Bay

Centrally located on Tortola's north side, this is probably the busiest beach since its beauty is often compared to Magen's Bay on St. Thomas.

Reviewed By Smittens123 - Wakefield, United States

Great spot in Tortola beautiful beach we spent two weeks in an Airbnb short walk to the beach. Many restaurants and bars to choose from. It got crowded on the beach when the cruse ships came in but they usually left by three and we had the beach to ourselves. The days there were no ships were beautiful.

2. Smuggler's Cove

Tortola
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 589 reviews

Smuggler's Cove

This Tortola cove offers excellent snorkeling opportunities.

Reviewed By MLYLKY - Saint Louis, United States

We drove here from cruise poer. 4wheel drive suggested. there was 2 cruise ships in port so about 80 people showed up this day on the beach, 2 primitive beach shacks for cold drinks and a few chairs.

3. Brewers Bay

Tortola
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 285 reviews

Brewers Bay

An exceptional bay and beach area on Tortola's north shore, which is protected by boulder-strewn barrier reefs, making this stretch of water popular for swimming and snorkeling.

Reviewed By williamhS3661NY

Easy to get to (by car), lots of beautiful white sandy beach, calm clear Caribbean water, pelicans soaring above you and diving around you, and very good snorkeling on the left side. And there’s a bar. And there’s easy parking.

4. Long Bay Beach

Tortola
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 268 reviews

Long Bay Beach

A perfect getaway for a day, this charming, half-mile strip of soft white sand is isolated and rarely visited since it is accessible only by a small dirt road.

Reviewed By Q8455PJkarens

Long Beach is fantastic. Warm water, soft white sand, no crowds and great for lunch is Denise’s, particularly jerk chicken with her hot sauce.

5. Josiah's Bay

Tortola
Excellent
71%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 151 reviews

Josiah's Bay

A lovely beach sweeping for half a mile, which provides a great place to swim, snorkel, sunbathe or just relax and watch the pelicans dive for fish.

Reviewed By Liminlady

One of my favorite beaches Wide and long expanse of sand Never crowded Surf can be high in the winter so expect some great surfing!

6. Nanny Cay

Tortola +1 284-394-2512 http://www.nannycay.com
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 133 reviews

Nanny Cay

Nanny Cay has the feel and all the amenities of a small tropical village, including shopping, dining and lodging options.

Reviewed By carolynj438 - San Antonio, United States

Great marina, showers, shops and laundry services. And the restaurant is very good. Nice menu options and the best Painkillers we had in the BVI. Staff very nice and helpful!

7. Anegada Island

Road Town Tortola +1 809-495-8002 http://anegadabeachclub.com
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 629 reviews

Anegada Island

Anegada or the "drowned island" is completely surrounded by shallow reefs, and has become the focal point of underwater diving due to the many historic shipwrecks that litter the island's underwater depths.

Reviewed By BareBoatBareFeet

Anagada Island is charming! The views linger in my mind now that we are home. Cow Wreck Beach is a must, as is Ann’s gift shop and sweet Ann herself, living the work dream alongside her honey and parents. Meet her. Snorkeling was fun and Ann’s painkillers are the absolute best in the BVI.

8. Rhone National Marine Park

Lee Bay, Salt Island, Road Town Tortola +1 800-321-0994 http://www.sailcaribbean.com
Excellent
79%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 211 reviews

Rhone National Marine Park

Park that encompasses the wreck of the HMS Rhone, a mail ship that sunk during a hurricane in 1867, and Dead Chest Island, both great dive sites.

Reviewed By gilstrap_robert - Rockville, United States

This was my first wreck dive and I am amazed. I would now prefer to dive wrecks versus reefs. All kinds of fish, a few sharks and an amazing story about the Rhone.

9. Callwood Distillery

Cane Garden Bay Tortola +1 284-495-9383 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/CallwoodRumDistillery
Excellent
36%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 253 reviews

Callwood Distillery

This historic rum distillery is one of the last of its kind in the British Virgin Islands.

Reviewed By ByandBys - Miami, United States

It was the last day they were open for the season, and we were the only two customers there, but it was pretty awesome. If you like history and/or rum this is a gem. Heck even if you hate both of those you should go. We got a tour of the over 200 year old distillery. Got to see the sugarcane, the the distilling process, the barrels. And of course we did a taste testing. I hate rum. This one I loved. Very different and smooth compared to other rums. But I digress. This is definitely worth taking the time to see. And taste.

10. Sage Mountain National Park

Tortola +1 284-494-2069 http://www.bvitourism.com/sage-mountain-national-park
Excellent
45%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 127 reviews

Sage Mountain National Park

The highest point in Tortola is accessible via a number of marked trails.

Reviewed By leejR9185OC

We drove to the park one afternoon while we were staying on Tortola, and the drive isn't for the faint of heart! Tortola roads are pretty intense, and this was no exception. Once there, we were greeted by Jim, who has a gift shop and a 2-table restaurant. He will get food and cook for you upon request. If we had been there longer, we would have tried it out. The trails are not too challenging or steep, and they are in good shape. From the observation deck you pretty much have a 360 degree view of the island and the islands in the distance. There are several options depending on how much time you have; a shorter loop and a longer loop. Either loop has fantastic views.

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