Swaying palm trees whispering in the wind, over 150 pristine white sand beaches, and crystalline waters in every shade of blue you could imagine. The British Virgin Islands are the stuff of postcard-inspired dreams.
The archipelago is comprised of around 60 unique tropical islands that span approximately 58 square miles (150 square kilometers) to the east of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and northwest of neighbouring Anguilla. The islands, except for coral- and limestone-formed Anegada, were once part of a submerged mountain range created through volcanic activity. Each are dramatic and diverse in their topography.
Unlike many comparable tropical destinations, the islands under British authority are neither overcrowded nor commercialized. In fact, of 60 islands, cays and rocky outcrops that form the archipelago, only 15 or so are inhabited. The islands offer not only beaches but national parks, rainforests, salt ponds, mangroves, and miles of coral reef to explore. Each island has its own charm, intriguing history, and reason to visit, and no matter which you choose as homebase, the remainder are ripe for easy exploration and adventure.
