At the junction between the Lesser and Greater Antilles, the Caribbean sea is home to a stunning archipelago: the British Virgin islands. The archipelago includes more than sixty islands, islets, and volcanic rock formations, with the exception of Anegada island, which is of coral origin.

Islands with very diverse geographical features, of which only about fifteen are inhabited ! The British Virgin islands, except for Anegada located far to the northeast, form two island chains separated by the Sir Francis Drake Channel.

The British Virgin islands are neighbors of Puerto Rico to the west and the U.S. Virgin islands to the southwest. The largest islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and Norman island !

With its white sandy beaches and calm turquoise waters, the British Virgin islands archipelago is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts of all kinds such as sailing, yachting, scuba diving, or simply relaxing in the sun !

Due to the layout and geographical diversity of its many islands, the British Virgin islands offer a vast and sheltered sailing area where swells are minimal and the steady trade winds provide excellent sailing conditions ! An ideal setting to explore the British Virgin islands by sea !

The high quality of its marina facilities places the British Virgin islands among the world's top yachting destinations. Whether motor or sail, private charter yachts — often with a captain and crew for the most luxurious options — have become the preferred way to cruise the islands in total comfort with family or friends !

Anegada, nicknamed « the drowned island », is a coral atoll barely above sea level, reaching only 30 feet in elevation. Flamingos and Antillean iguanas — up to 5 feet long — have found a sanctuary in its lagoons and pink and white sandy beaches.

The « Baths » are a geological wonder on Virgin Gorda island. These stunning granite boulders formed from volcanic rock and smoothed over time create natural tidal pools and intimate caves where couples come to renew their vows of happiness.

The RMS Rhone Marine Park protects a diving treasure: the wreck of the Royal Mail Steamer Rhone, which sank in 1867 at a depth of about 92 feet and remains nearly intact. Over time, this dive site has become home to numerous fish species, including barracudas, to the delight of divers !

The British Virgin islands are easily accessible from the island of Saint Martin, which is only a 45-minute flight from Tortola's airport.

To enter the territory, French citizens only need a valid passport; no visa is required !

It is Norman island that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel « Treasure Island ». The natural caves described in the book, once pirate hideouts, are now popular snorkeling spots: new treasures highly sought after !

The Virgin islands — both British and U.S. — were discovered by Christopher Columbus and owe their name to him.

Every full moon, the legendary Foxy's on Jost Van Dyke island and beach bars across the archipelago come alive with Caribbean rhythms during the « Full Moon Parties » !

The British Virgin Islands archipelago is home to luxury resorts on private islands. Among the most iconic are Necker island, owned by the eclectic Sir Richard Branson (founder of the Virgin Group), and Guana island, a natural sanctuary for wealthy guests seeking absolute privacy.

Through a partnership between the Conservation and Fisheries Department (CFD) and the NGO Reef Keepers (ARK), the British Virgin Islands offer a turtle conservation program allowing visitors to support efforts to protect Caribbean sea turtles, coordinated by the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network.

Although a British Overseas Territory, the local currency is the US dollar.