Best beaches on the islands

With so many islands to explore, and so many miles of coast line to wander, there’s a beach for everyone in the BVI! Whether your favourite seaside activity is to sunbathe, surf, hike, or party, you will find a selection of stunning spots dotted all around the country.

The scenic coastal landscapes of the BVI greet you with the promise of a great day filled with relaxation, fun, and natural wonders. Choose the heavenly sight of an infinite stretch of palm-lined sand at one of the popular beaches, the incredible raw beauty and colourful wildlife of an unspoilt little bay at the heart of a national park, or the unique settings of a natural pool surrounded by enormous granite boulders, and enjoy a variety of activities that, together with these stunning settings, make every day in the BVI a very unique experience!

APPLE BAY (TORTOLA)This is a surfers’ haven with its choppier waters. The changes in the ocean and... More 

APPLE BAY (TORTOLA)

This is a surfers’ haven with its choppier waters. The changes in the ocean and... More

 

BRANDYWINE BAY (TORTOLA)Following recent years where this beach has seen some substantial erosion, the... More 

BRANDYWINE BAY (TORTOLA)

Following recent years where this beach has seen some substantial erosion, the... More

 

BREWER'S BAY BEACH (TORTOLA)If you’re a dedicated snorkeler then this is the place to come; you will need to... More 

BREWER'S BAY BEACH (TORTOLA)

If you’re a dedicated snorkeler then this is the place to come; you will need to... More

 

CANE GARDEN BAY (TORTOLA)Over the mountain and close to Road Town you will find stunning views of Cane Garden Bay; a long, sweeping curve of sand by lush green... More 

CANE GARDEN BAY (TORTOLA)

Over the mountain and close to Road Town you will find stunning views of Cane Garden Bay; a long, sweeping curve of sand by lush green... More

 

ELIZABETH BEACH (TORTOLA)Elizabeth Beach is by far the widest Tortola beach, providing its visitors lots of... More 

ELIZABETH BEACH (TORTOLA)

Elizabeth Beach is by far the widest Tortola beach, providing its visitors lots of... More

 

SMUGGLERS COVE BEACH (TORTOLA)This beautiful and remote beach is best reached by foot. Here, you can enjoy... More 

SMUGGLERS COVE BEACH (TORTOLA)

This beautiful and remote beach is best reached by foot. Here, you can enjoy... More

 

SAVANNAH BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)Savannah Bay is a pristine snorkelling cove near The Valley. A wonderful and... More

SAVANNAH BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)

Savannah Bay is a pristine snorkelling cove near The Valley. A wonderful and... More

JOSIAH'S BAY BEACH (TORTOLA)A popular spot amongst sun-seekers and surfers, this beautiful, long stretch of... More 

JOSIAH'S BAY BEACH (TORTOLA)

A popular spot amongst sun-seekers and surfers, this beautiful, long stretch of... More

 

DEVIL'S BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)This beach is accessible by boat or by walking through the trails of The... More 

DEVIL'S BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)

This beach is accessible by boat or by walking through the trails of The... More

 

SPRING BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)Crystalline waters and picturesque boulders compose the beauty of this lovely... More

SPRING BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)

Crystalline waters and picturesque boulders compose the beauty of this lovely... More

LONG BAY BEACH (TORTOLA)Just to the east of Smuggler's Cove in Tortola's West End, Long Bay Beach is... More 

LONG BAY BEACH (TORTOLA)

Just to the east of Smuggler's Cove in Tortola's West End, Long Bay Beach is... More

 

MAHOE BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)Mahoe Bay Beach is a quiet and reasonably remote beach with vivid blue water... More 

MAHOE BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)

Mahoe Bay Beach is a quiet and reasonably remote beach with vivid blue water... More

 

THE BATHS (VIRGIN GORDA)The Baths is a collection of smooth, granite boulders which form maze-like caves... More

THE BATHS (VIRGIN GORDA)

The Baths is a collection of smooth, granite boulders which form maze-like caves... More

TRUNK BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)A stunning white sandy beach located on the island's western coast. The beach is bordered by a palm grove and a private estate, and is... More

TRUNK BAY BEACH (VIRGIN GORDA)

A stunning white sandy beach located on the island's western coast. The beach is bordered by a palm grove and a private estate, and is... More

GREAT HARBOUR BEACH (JOST VAN DYKE)The island's arrival point is a horseshoe-shaped stretch of white sand with... More

GREAT HARBOUR BEACH (JOST VAN DYKE)

The island's arrival point is a horseshoe-shaped stretch of white sand with... More

LITTLE JOST VAN DYKE (JOST VAN DYKE)A site made popular by its pristine white sand, great diving sites (such as the... More

LITTLE JOST VAN DYKE (JOST VAN DYKE)

A site made popular by its pristine white sand, great diving sites (such as the... More

WHITE BAY BEACH (JOST VAN DYKE)This long stretch of white sand was voted one of the world's top ten beaches by... More

WHITE BAY BEACH (JOST VAN DYKE)

This long stretch of white sand was voted one of the world's top ten beaches by... More

COW WRECK BEACH (ANEGADA)Regarded as one of the country's most pristine beaches, you will find this bay... More

COW WRECK BEACH (ANEGADA)

Regarded as one of the country's most pristine beaches, you will find this bay... More

FLASH OF BEAUTY BEACH (ANEGADA)A picturesque spot made of coral sand and crystal-clear waters that is perfect for... More

FLASH OF BEAUTY BEACH (ANEGADA)

A picturesque spot made of coral sand and crystal-clear waters that is perfect for... More

LOBLOLLY BAY BEACH (ANEGADA)A miles-long stretch of pristine sand lined with hammocks and offering plenty of... More

LOBLOLLY BAY BEACH (ANEGADA)

A miles-long stretch of pristine sand lined with hammocks and offering plenty of... More

CAM BAY BEACH Located on Grand Camanoe Island, this white sandy-beach has calm and protected... More

CAM BAY BEACH 

Located on Grand Camanoe Island, this white sandy-beach has calm and protected... More

DEADMAN'S BAY BEACH You will find this crescent shaped, palm tree-lined beach on the north end of Peter... More

DEADMAN'S BAY BEACH

You will find this crescent shaped, palm tree-lined beach on the north end of Peter... More

DIAMOND CAY Declared a National Park in 1991, this off-shore cay located off Long Bay, Jost... More

DIAMOND CAY 

Declared a National Park in 1991, this off-shore cay located off Long Bay, Jost... More

FALLEN JERUSALEMA versatile beach offering great snorkelling, secluded sandy beaches, underwater tunnels with nocturnal fish such as Glassy Sweepers, and... More

FALLEN JERUSALEM

A versatile beach offering great snorkelling, secluded sandy beaches, underwater tunnels with nocturnal fish such as Glassy Sweepers, and... More

MANCHIONEEL BAY Located on Cooper Island, this palm-lined beach is a popular overnight... More

MANCHIONEEL BAY 

Located on Cooper Island, this palm-lined beach is a popular overnight... More

PRICKLY PEAR NATIONAL PARK Declared a national park in 1988, this 243 acres island can be found on the... More

PRICKLY PEAR NATIONAL PARK 

Declared a national park in 1988, this 243 acres island can be found on the... More

SANDY CAY Located on the southeast coast of Jost Van Dyke, this... More

SANDY CAY 

Located on the southeast coast of Jost Van Dyke, this... More

SANDY PIT Regarded as one of the most stunning beach in the BVI... More

SANDY PIT 

Regarded as one of the most stunning beach in the BVI... More