From lush green mountains and local cuisine to turquoise seascapes and Caribbean culture, there are many reasons visitors flock to the British Virgin Islands each year. But the immaculate, blond beaches and the underwater world beneath the waves must be the top draw. Luckily, chartering a boat allows exclusive access to the islands and bays away from the crowds. We pick out the best beaches in the British Virgin Islands – away from the tourist hotspots.
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This uninhabited island in the North Sound has been a national park since 1988 and features a bird sanctuary and four salt ponds. The west side of the island offers the Sandbox Bar and Grill as a great lunch option, but head to the east side for the truly secluded beaches. Your only neighbours here are likely to be a goat wandering down from the cacti covered hills or the sea turtles – which use the sandy beaches for nesting.
Loblolly Bay is plain and simple – consisting of unspoiled sand dotted with hammocks strung up between palm trees, perfect for whiling away the hours in idyllic peace. The island has traditionally been left off charter itineraries and it lacks amenities as a result, but that’s all part of its remote charm. There is one bar though, Big Bamboo, which makes the perfect place to escape the sun – and even rents out snorkelling equipment for exploring the large reef beyond.
Little Harbour is one of the most picturesque beaches on the undeveloped island of Peter Island, which lies to the southeast of Tortola. This small, well-sheltered bay is worth a visit just to see the abandoned cigar factory and mansion – first built in the 1920s – but it also offers safe anchorage and beautiful snorkelling, with deep water right up to the shore. Head to the eastern part of the bay for the best underwater views.
Spend a day exploring secret beaches by hiring a yacht with SamBoat. Alternatively, book a boat with Dream Yacht Charter.
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