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Explore the British Virgin Islands |
| Virgin Gorda |
Virgin Gorda, pop. 2,600, is a favorite stop-over due to its unusual topography and ultra-laid-back. Really three islands in one, the southern third is flat with giant boulders, spare vegetation reminiscent of the Old West and a light aircraft landing strip. The middle of the island is mountainous with Gorda Peak (1,370 feet) and several lovely beaches. The northern third is quite spindly and situated around North Sound with half a dozen other islands, forming an almost land locked oasis for water sports and island exploring. Little Fort National Park: Located south of the Yacht Harbour, it was the site of a Spanish fort whose stone walls are still partially intact. This 36-acre area also functions as a wildlife sanctuary.The Coppermine: On the southwest tip of the island, it was mined by Cornish miners between 1838 and 1867, and perhaps even earlier by the Spanish. Today, the remains of the chimney, boiler house, cistern, and mine shafts can be seen. Gorda Peak National Park: This park contains a wide variety of indigenous and exotic plants and has been reforested with mahogany trees. At 1,500 feet, it is the island's highest point. The Baths: Giant boulders form a series of spectacular pools and grottoes flooded with sea water. |
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| Jost Van Dyke |
 Jost Van Dyke, population 140, is named for a noted Dutch pirate. It is mountainous, has lovely beaches, tropical restaurants and watering holes at Great Harbor and White Bay. |
| Peter Island |
 This privately owned island resort is accessible by water only. It is a great place to stay with its excellent sporting facilities. Tennis, sailing, and diving are all available, and five miles of secluded beaches are there for those who only want to live in the sun. |
| Ginger Island |
| Ginger Island is uninhabited and rugged but can be explored by the hardly. Cooper Island has a good swimming and snorkeling beach, boat jetty and popular beach club. |
| Salt Island |
| Salt Island has evaporation ponds, which are still panned for salt as they were two centuries ago. Peter Island, home to a major hotel and yacht club, also boats very pleasant beaches and picnic spots, including Deadman's Bay, Sprat Bay and Great Harbor Norman Island is believed to be the site of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. |
| Guana Island |
 North of Tortola, Guana Island is an 850-acre private island and wildlife sanctuary. The island is available for rent. The owners discourage visitors apart from guests, in order to keep the island a sanctuary for wildlife. |
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