The BathsvsSpring Bay
The Baths and Spring Bay are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Baths is the choice of most professionals compared to Spring Bay. The Baths ranks #1 in British Virgin Islands with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
The Baths
Lee Road, Virgin Gorda
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Fodor's
"Climb between these rocks to swim in the many placid pools. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to visit if you want to avoid crowds." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Last month I took a trip to BVI and took a two hour boat trip from Tortola to Virgin Gorda. It was amazing! A must if you visit the British Virgin Islands." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The BVI's are a fantastic stunning collection of smaller islands to island hop around. Exploring the Baths on Virgin Gorda are a great way to spend a day!" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The island's most famous beach is a series of small coves. Its many granite boulders look like marbles tossed into the blue bay. Tip: go early or late in the day to avoid crowds." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
" The area makes for unique swimming and snorkeling, but the coolest part is the trail through the 'Caves' to Devil's Bay. " Full review
Spring Bay
Virgin Gorda
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Fodor's
"This national-park beach gets much less traffic than the nearby Baths, and has the similarly large, imposing boulders that create interesting grottoes for swimming." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Spring Bay is generally a very safe snorkeling spot. The boulders themselves form small coves that allow sea water to calmly flow in and out of the bay." Full review