Virgin Gorda Port is a part of the British Virgin Islands. Virgin Gorda is the third-largest of the four islands that comprise the British Virgin Islands. It has an area of 8 square miles. The main town and capital of Virgin Gorda Port is Spanish Town. The Virgin Gorda Airport serves as a quick transport medium besides ferries. The planes are 9-seaters. Virgin Gorda was "discovered" as a tourist port in the 1970s and has yet not been over-commercialized. The local spoken language is English. Conversations should be initiated with a courteous greeting or salutation.
Virgin Gorda port of call has a population numbering in a few thousands. The seascape and landscape below Spanish Town has boulders the size of houses. The center of the mountainous island rises up to 1350 feet above sea level. The area northeast of North Sound has wooded hills that are accessible only by boats. Most of remaining Virgin Gorda Port can be explored by renting out taxis. Gasoline stations are placed at either end of Spanish Town. While driving, one should be careful of livestock and people on the roads. All major roads are paved, but there are no sidewalks.
Shopping
There is not much to shop for in Virgin Gorda Port. Tropical Gift Collections at the Baths is one of the few notable shops. This shop provides local crafts, T-shirts, maps, wraps, pottery, spices and jewelry. The Virgin Gorda Craft Shop at Yacht Harbor stocks straw and other crafts and arts items. The Bitter End Yacht Club has its own store called Reeftique. The store mainly stocks sports clothing and logo wear. The Island Silhouette in Flax Plaza has a clothing range that is hand-painted by local artists. Pusser's Company Store at Leverick Bay has a collection of gifts along with sportswear and rum products.
Things to See
Some of the well-known sights in Virgin Gorda Port include the Copper Mine, the Baths, Spring Bay, Little Trunk Bay, Savannah Bay, and Gorda Peak. The Baths have been formed of granite boulders by unusual geological processes. The best time to spend in the pools is from 8:00 am and 10:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The mooring balls are usually crowded during the afternoons. There are changing rooms and lockers available on the beach. Spring Bay offers a good picnic spot with tables and snorkeling around the Crawl. Savannah Bay is an area for experienced snorkelers. Gorda Peak can be accessed from the North Sound Road for a steep climb to the mountain top.
Restaurants and Bars
There is an eclectic mix of food available in Virgin Gorda Port. The Island Pot is an inexpensive café near the LSL Bakery with barbeque buffet. The Rock Café near Yacht Harbor and Guavaberry has a good ambience in its indoor diner and bar but does not play any rock music. Be sure to bring a flashlight to navigate this area. The Flying Iguana is a good option if you are staying near the airport; it is open at 6:30 am. While sailing to Gorda Sound, dining can be done at Saba Rock.