Cane Garden Bay, a mile-long stretch of sand backed by lush green hills, is the most popular and most accessible of Tortola's beaches - a drawback when the cruise ships are in town as the crowds can get unbearable. It's also Tortola's party beach attracting a mix of locals, tourists and yachters.

You can hire all kinds of water sports gear here, and there are plenty of restaurants, bars and hotels. The bay is a popular anchorage for yachters who come in for a day of sun or a night of fun. The surf may not be nearly as good as at Josiah's Bay Beach, but Apple Bay, south along the coast from Cane Garden Bay, still pulls the surfers in (especially during January and February when the waves are at their best), as much for the fun atmosphere as the surfing scene.

There are restaurants, bars and several hotels on the beach and alongside the road skirting the western side of the island. North along the coast from Cane Garden Bay, palm-fringed Brewer's Bay Beach is the most secluded beach on the western side of the island; you won't find any crowds even during the height of the season. The abundant coral also makes it the best beach in the area for snorkeling.

The island's only campsite is located here, along with several beach bars and grills.

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Islands accessible from
    Tortola that are worth a visit:
Peter Island, Cooper Island,
Marina Cay, Norman Island