How to Enjoy The Baths on Virgin Gorda

The Baths is a beautiful collection of granite boulders on the beach just outside of Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The collection of boulders on the beach and in the water form grottoes and tide pools that are perfect for exploration and snorkeling. This exotic locale has been featured in numerous travel magazines. Read on to learn how to enjoy The Baths on Virgin Gorda.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Get tickets. Once you arrive at The Baths, you will need to purchase tickets at the ticket booth located to the left of the trail leading down to the beach. Tickets only cost a few dollars, but are mandatory when arriving by land.
2. Check out the gift shops. Whether you stop by before or after your day at The Baths, check out the gift shops and restaurants at the top of the trail. There, you can purchase souvenirs, local spices and many other gifts.
3. Be careful walking down the trail. The trail is well-traveled, but rocks and animals can be in your way.
4. Once you arrive at the beach, get a locker for your valuables. The trail at The Baths is a rugged trail and your valuables can break or be lost easily. Locker tokens can be purchased for $2.50 at the Poor Man's Bar located at the bottom of the trail from the parking lot.
5. Explore by taking a left and embarking along the beach on the Devil's Bay Trail. This trail takes you in and out of the grottoes on the beach. It takes about 20 minutes to get from the parking lot trail to the end of the Devil's Bay Trail at Devil's Bay. Along the way you will have the opportunity to stray off the trail to climb some rocks, but don't lose the main trail. It is very popular and safe but you don't want to get into a dangerous situation by yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• When exploring the Devil's Bay Trail, wear some sort of waterproof performance sandals. You will be climbing boulders and walking in and out of water. Performance sandals will make sure that you don't slip or step on anything that can cut your feet.