Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands
- Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands
Spanish Town on southern Virgin Gorda is the second largest town (after Road Town) on the British Virgin Islands. Also known as The Valley, Spanish Town offers numerous shopping possibilities. The heart of the town is its Yacht Harbor marina, with many bareboat sailing activities everyday. It has its own airport and a ferry service is in operation from here to Road Town or Tortola. Overall, though, Spanish Town is small, with few bars and a relaxed atmosphere.
History
Spanish Town was originally settled by Cornish miners, and ruins of the chimney, boiler house, cistern and mine shafts can be seen. This is now part of Copper Mine National Park.
It served as capital of the BVI until 1714, when it was moved to Road Town. [ [http://www.bareboatsbvi.com/virgin_gorda_yacht_harbour.html Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, BVI ] ]
Events
Each year in March at Fishers' Cove in Spanish Town there is the Spanish Town Fisherman's Jamboree, an annual event celebrating fishing. The main focus is the fishing competitions which also provide plenty of opportunities for visitors to try freshly-caught seafood. [ [http://www.britishvirginislands.com/wtd_events_fishing.htm Fishing Tournaments: What To Do in - The British Virgin Islands: Fishing Tournaments ] ] [ [http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/British+Virgin+Islands/Event/5850 Spanish Town Fisherman's Jamboree and 11th Annual Wahoo Fishing - British Virgin Islands | iExplore.com ] ]
External links
4. ^ http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/attractions/British_Virgin_Islands/Spanish_Town_Virgin_Gorda_British_Virgin_Islands.shtml
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