Virgin Gorda Vacation Rentals
Virgin Gorda was a name given by Christopher Columbus to this island in the British Virgin Islands. The island remained relatively unknown until the Rockefeller family made it into a resort island in the 1960s. Since that time those in the know built villas in this paradise, where you can experience life in a fabulous vacation rental villa retreat. You and your family need to just pick one that is situated either beach front, or nestled on the hillsides. Within this cluster of Caribbean, Virgin Gorda is ideal place to place your feet up and relax.
Virgin Gorda Beaches
The southern portion of the island is flat and is covered with large boulders and within this area sits the infamous Baths. Not only is it home to the island's best beaches but the main attraction is the series of tranquil pools that are formed by the giant boulders. The grottoes are filled with seawater and offer exceptional snorkeling opportunities. Spring Bay deserves another best beach award on Virgin Gorda and it is adjacent to the Baths. The other beaches on the island are Trunk Bay, which is only accessible by boat or along a trail from Spring Bay.
Virgin Gorda Points of Interest
Enhance your visit by enjoying Virgin Gorda’s amazing terrain of the mountains without the crowds. Hiking paths crisscross large stretches of undeveloped land in the Virgin Gorda Peak National Park. It is here that you will find Gorda Peak, the highest part of the island, which takes about 20 minutes to reach the peak. For all that effort you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the sweeping inlets and the countryside below.
Other natural and man-made points of interest include the ruins at Little Fort National Park and the British influence in Spanish Town. The Cornish Copper Mines on the island's south-western tip are ruins standing against the azure sea and offer a fantastic photo op and view spot.
Rent a 4WD and head out on your own. The drive itself will be an adventure but remember to pack a picnic lunch.
Regular ferries run between Tortola out of Spanish Town in Virgin Gorda and or you can cruise via catamaran or motor yacht to islands around Virgin Gorda to visit nearby museums and galleries.
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Virgin Gorda Dining
You’ll find plenty of delicious home-style Caribbean food and seafood specialties, as well as the international ethnic filled with a unique mix of elegance served in the Virgin Gorda. There are several excellent restaurants scattered about the island whether embedded in a rock or along the beach. Dining in your vacation rental villa is another option as there is a full-fledge market located near the yacht harbor and caters all your food shopping needs.
Virgin Gorda Shopping
Much of the best Virgin Gorda shopping is found in Spanish Town, home to a few diverse shops with an electric mix of pastries, jewelry, liquors, maps, shells and nautical-themed collectibles. On the north-side of the island on Leverick Bay, there is a small mall with an art gallery, jewelry store, and boutiques of apparel. You will also find a good selection of crafts and souvenirs in other areas of the island too.
