Tag: British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands – Almost 60 islands in the Caribbean The Genoese navigator Christopher Columbus discovered an archipelago during his second great American expedition in 1493, which he named “Santa Ursula y las once mil Vírgenes” (“Saint Ursula and the 11,000 virgins”), referring to them Saint Ursula of Cologne and her 11,000 companions, who were […]

Attractions Tortola Tortola, the largest island, has a population of approximately 14,000 and attracts many sailors. There is a bridge to Beef Island, where the international airport is located. Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, is located on the south coast of Tortola. The colorful market and traditional houses are particularly beautiful. […]