About Tortola
Known as the largest and the most famous island of the British Virgin Islands, Tortola is a wonderful holiday paradise on the Caribbean Sea. It is thought that it was first discovered by the Christopher Colombus during his famous the Americas voyage. Since then, settlers from different nations, notably Spanish and Portuguese, have settled in the island. There are places where you can browse and shop in the center of Tortola, where temperatures are high throughout the year, but one of the best things to do here is undoubtably to enjoy the sea and the sun.
It is possible to reach the island from the other islands both by sea and by air. If you wish, you can rent a car when you come to the island and explore the places in the vicinity more easily. In Tortola cousine seafood is dominant, but you should also definitely try the delicious tropical fruits.
It is possible to say some of the best activites to do are diving, fishing and boating. You can also surf at the stunning beaches of Tortola, famous for its wonderful sands, such as the Lambert Bay and the Josiah's Bay.
