Of all the English overseas colonies, Tortola is of the greatest interest to tourists. Firstly, the highest standard of living and low crime rate on the island are a kind of guarantee of a safe trip. Secondly, the wealth of attractions, stunning scenery and vibrant blend of British traditions and West Indian flair guarantee an unforgettably fantastic experience. And thirdly, the Caribbean, or rather, a holiday there, is always quality, romance, drive.
Tortola on the world map with hotel prices
Tortola Island on the world map or a detailed map of the island can be viewed using the navigation buttons (+/-). Caribbean on the map
Tortola - the largest of the British Virgin Lands, which is an integral part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago. The area of the most mountainous island, the coast of which is washed by the Caribbean Sea, is 55 km². If we take into account the islands belonging to Tortola, then the entire territory is slightly less than 60 km². The length of this tourist Eden is 19 km, the width is only 5 km.
The closest “relative” – the island of Virgin Gorda – is about 20 km away. Mount Sage is considered the highest point in Tortola - 530 m. The main administrative center of not only a specific territory, but also of all English Virginia possessions is the city of Road Town, which has a population of almost 24,000 people.
Holidays on Tortola
Tortola is an ideal option for those who want to find themselves in a Caribbean fairy tale and have a wonderful time. There are plenty of offers for any category of tourists: wedding and romantic trips, sea cruises, health, environmental, tasting, incentive tours, beach holidays. The latter, of course, is implied in any case, since Tortola has plenty of excellent beaches.
Beginner surfers will appreciate Josiah’s Bay, while experienced surfers will appreciate Apple Bay, famous for its strong waves. The wild Brandy Wine Bay beach is perfect for unity with nature. The unusually beautiful seabed of Brewer’s Bay will delight snorkelers, and the shallow, civilized Cane Garden Bay will appeal to travelers with children.
Visiting a lovely Caribbean island and not trying the exotic local cuisine is an unfortunate omission. Real shark chowder, mussel pies, stews of various shellfish, thin roti flatbreads stuffed with meat and vegetables, fungi - a mind-blowing seafood delight: any of these dishes will captivate with their piquancy and unusual taste.
Nature of Tortola
Relatively low rainfall affected the fauna of Tortola, but the vegetation cannot be called sparse. The hills of the island are covered with hard-leaved and thorny shrubs, tracts of mountainous forest rise on the slopes, the plains are full of intricately curved cacti, and ribbons of plantations curl in lush green waves. Walking under the shade of giant palm trees and along the paths of fragrant exotic fruit gardens will definitely be remembered forever.
Tortola is home to one of the world's tiniest geckos, the Virginia round-toed gecko. The island's territory has also been favored by extremely loud-voiced bo-peep amphibians, capable of drowning out the roar of an aircraft carrier with their vocals. Parrots and other birds live in the forests, feral donkeys peacefully nibble grass, and lizards and rats of all sizes scurry about in the thickets.
Under the protection of the authorities is the impressive Sage Mountain Nature Reserve, which is distinguished not only by the diversity of animals and plants, but also by unique eco-indicators. Of course, the preservation of the ecological underwater balance of the coast of Tortola, which amazes with its beauty and wealth, is also vigilantly monitored.
Attractions of Tortola
Guests of the Caribbean island certainly do not lack impressions: there are a lot of cultural, historical and natural attractions here. Acquaintance with Tortola traditionally begins with Road Town, since the capital is the focus of most tourist sites and cultural centers: architectural monuments on the oldest street Old Main Street, the Folk Museum, a colonial-era building - the snow-white Old Government's House palace, etc.
There are many other favorite places for tourists: the ancient defensive structures of Fort Recovery and Fort George, Mount Healthy’s Wind Mill (XVIII century), which has never undergone major reconstruction since its construction, Callwood’s Rum Distillery, which produces high-quality rum, the botanical flowering garden of J.R. O'Neal, a private collection of paintings in an ancient building on Josias Bay Plantation.
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During the excursions, it is possible to taste drinks or dishes of past centuries, take masterpiece photographs, and buy souvenirs. Most often these are unique products of Caribbean craftsmen, rum, crafts made of stone, shells and wood, batik, local aromatic spices, original costume jewelry, and outfits.
When is the best time to go to Tortola
The climate on the island is trade wind-tropical; hurricanes are frequent in August-September. The preferred time for a voyage to Tortola is from the end of December to May, while the rainiest period is considered to be June-November. The average annual air temperature characteristic of Tortola is plus 24-28˚.
At the planning stage of a voyage to Tortola, prices may be a little shocking. The cost of the tour is really not budget, only the indescribable emotions and fantastic impressions of the trip more than compensate for the material costs. And you can be absolutely sure that your stay on the miracle island will turn into an exotic, fashionable fairy tale.
