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The Atlas Obscura Guide To The British Virgin Islands

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands

Updated April 23, 2025

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The Baths

Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands

The Baths

This huge pile of volcanic boulders hides a stunning network of secret grottoes.
The conch midden.

Anegada, British Virgin Islands

Anegada Conch Middens

A mountain of conch shells created by centuries of fishermen.
The Art Reef before it was sunk.

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Kodiak Queen

Divers can encounter an abandoned warship encircled by a giant kraken submerged in the British Virgin Islands.

Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

Bubbly Pool

A hidden tidal pool that transforms into a frothy natural jacuzzi.

Cane Garden Bay, British Virgin Islands

Callwood Rum Distillery

The oldest operating distillery in the BVI.
Many of the structures of the ship, like the foremast, are still intact.

Salt Island, British Virgin Islands

RMS Rhone Wreck

A 19th-century shipwreck turned thriving coral reef.
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Lime Out

Dine on ceviche tacos in the sea at this floating restaurant only accessible by boat.
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With their sprawling beaches and sunny skies, the British Virgin Islands are one of the greatest destinations for those looking for an island getaway. But the fun shouldn’t stop at relaxation: across this archipelago of roughly 60 islands, adventure awaits for those intrepid enough to seek it. The pirates—who used these islands as a refuge in the 17th century—have gone, but their dauntless spirit remains. Here you can walk through an otherworldly maze of seaside boulders, or dip in a natural jacuzzi made frothy by crashing waves. Head out to sea to have a drink on a pirate ship, or get on your scuba gear to explore an underwater art exhibit. Whether your own personal treasure map leads you to food, nature, or the sea, you’re sure to strike gold on these islands. Here are the ten most exciting spots to explore.

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Piles of conch shells in the water off the coral island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands.

There's a Massive Conch-Shell Graveyard in the Caribbean

Some think these towering shell piles preserve healthy populations of the coveted sea snails.
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July 16, 2019

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