Marina Cay Beach, Tortola BVI
There are those beaches in the British Virgin Islands that are more than what they seem. Be they big or small, full of sand or cobblestone, these beaches tend to be rather surprising and provide a great deal of pleasure for anyone who visits. One of the BVI’s best kept secrets, Tortola, has quite a few of these miraculous beaches. One such beach is located on Marina Cay.
Marina Cay is a very small islet that can be quite easily missed if you’re not looking for it or being escorted there. At an astonishing eight acres, it’s one of the smallest cays around Tortola and in the BVI. However, its immense beauty and bevy of activity make it perfect for anyone looking for a location a bit of the beaten track. When getting to Marina Cay, you’ll be escorted on a complimentary ferry ride from the neighboring Trellis Bay, providing you the perfect excuse to explore more of the Caribbean Sea first hand.
Once you’ve birthed at Marina Cay, you’ll notice that there’s a fresh scent of newly blooming flowers and plants. Of course, the Caribbean has an immense amount of flora that rivals anything in the world, and Marina Cay is absolutely no exception. If you take a short walk around this islet, you’ll notice the incredible amount of tropical plants and flowers just waiting to be sniffed. It’s one of the more refreshing cays in Tortola, a surprising piece of paradise that offers visitors the most incredible views of natural wonder in the Caribbean.
You’ll also have access to some smaller beaches that are around Marina Cay. Each beach has its own charm and own beauty that simply can’t be missed. Most of these beaches are located in such a way that the opportunity to partake in some intensive water sports is immense. The snorkeling from these beaches is perfect --you’ll be able to interact with a wide array of underwater wildlife if you’re lucky enough to see them poking out from the reefs. You’ll also find that the gorgeous turquoise waters are easy to enter and soft underfoot with the powdery sand found on the beaches. As such, the swimming is absolutely fantastic.
No matter if you’re interested in exploring the vivacious plant life of Marina Cay or you’d rather spend the day swimming and snorkeling in the warm Caribbean waters, you’ll find that anything that you want is at your disposal.