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Spanish Town - The Valley is a city in Virgin Gorda.
background
The main town in the southern quarter of the island with an airport, marina, police, post office and administration is The Valley. It is also referred to as Spanish Town on roughly the same number of maps and in travel guides. Lee Road and Tower Road lead on the western side of the island from the harbor past Little Fort National Park to Trunk Bay Land and the Rhymers Estate. From there it continues south to Spring Bay Land and The Bath. The footpath from the marina to The Bath takes 40 minutes.
The east side of the island can be reached on several narrow cross streets. On the other side of Crab Hill Road is the small airfield. To the south behind the hospital it turns into Church Hill Road and then bends in a very sharp curve to the east into Copper Mine Road.
The gigantic, almost house-sized, rounded rocks that cover the southern tip of the island are famous and have been photographed again and again. There are several national parks there, the best known is "The Bath".
beaches
- Devil's Bay. Devil's Bay has fine sand between the rocks. From the Bath National Park car park, a footpath leads to the bay.
- Spring Bay. Spring Bay is also part of Bath National Park. There is a small, public parking lot there. There are picnic tables and barbecue areas on the beach. The fine sandy bay is overlooked by large rocks.
- The Bath. The Bath consists of large rocks and sand-filled rock caves. You can swim and dive well there. There are colorful wooden crates on the beach, where you can buy souvenirs and T-shirts, and the restaurant and bar take care of your physical well-being.
- Trunk Bay. Trunk Bay is a long, fine sandy beach and is located south of Little Fort National Park between a privately owned plantation and palm trees. Access is therefore only possible by boat or via a poor footpath from Spring Bay.
getting there
By plane
Airlines
- Air B. V. I., Virgin Gorda Airport. Tel.: 495-5342.
- Air Sunshine, Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda Airport. Tel.: 495-8989.
By boat
- North Sound Express, East end. Tel.: 495-2138, Fax: 495-1639. Spanish Town via Leverick Bay to Bitter End and Beef Island, daily departures. Leverick Bay: from 6:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Bitter end: from 6.45 a.m., 9.00 a.m., 12.00 p.m., 3.15 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. Spanish Town: from 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Smith's Ferry Services, Road Town, Tortola. Tel.: 495-4495, Fax: 494-2355. Runs from Virgin Gorda to West End, Tortola. The Valley: from 7.50 a.m., 10.15 a.m., 2.15 p.m. and 4.00 p.m., Mon - Sat.The Valley: from 10.15 a.m., 3.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m., Sundays.
- Speedy's Ferry Services, The Valley. Tel.: 495-5240, Fax: 495-5755. Runs from Virgin Gorda to Road Town, Tortola. The Valley: from 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mon - Sat.The Valley: from 8:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sundays and public holidays.
- Smith's Ferry Services, Road Town, Tortola. Tel.: 495-4495, Fax: 494-2355. Sails from Virgin Gorda to Charlotte Amalie on the American Virgin Island of Saint Thomas.
mobility
Rental car
- Hertz Car Rental, The Valley. Tel.: 495-5803.
Motorbike rental
- Island Rydes Scooter Rentals, Fishers Cove. Tel.: 495-6641.
- 3P scooter rental, North Road, The Valley. Tel.: 495-6870, Fax: 495-6871. Open: daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Price: Prices: 1/2 day US $ 30, full day US $ 40.
Gas stations
- Stevens Service Station, Little Road / Lee Road. Tel.: 494-6510.
taxi
- Nat's taxi service, The Valley. Tel.: 495-5470.
Water taxi
- Power Boat Rentals, c / o BVI Apparel Factory Outlet. Tel.: 494-5511.
Tourist Attractions
activities
Boat charter
- Double D Charter, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 499-2479. Price: Prices: Day tour US $ 110, minimum 4 - 6 people.
- Euphoric Cruises, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 495-5542.
- Spirit of Anegada Day Sails, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 496-6825. Price: Half-day tour: US $ 55, day tour: US $ 85.
fishing
- Princess I Fishing Charter, The Valley. Tel.: 495-7480.
Marinas
- Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, The Valley. Tel.: 495-5500, Fax: 495-5706. VHF Kanal 16. 111 berths, 70-ton crane, boutiques, immigration and customs, showers, ice cream, ATM, grocery store, restaurant & pub, electricity, toilets, fuel, dry storage, water, laundry, diving school. Immigration and Customs Service.Open: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Price: An extra fee has to be paid on Sundays and public holidays.
Mini golf
- Mine Shaft Cafe, Coppermine Road. Tel.: 495-5260.
Fast motor boats
- Double D Charter, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 499-2479. Price: Prices: Day tour to Jost Van Dyke or Norman Island US $ 110, minimum 6 people.
- Power Boat Rentals, c / o BVI Apparel Factory Outlet. Tel.: 494-5511.
Diving
Yacht charter
- Double D Charter, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 499-2479. Catamaran.Price: Prices: Day tour Anegada US $ 89, day tour Cooper Island or North Sound US $ 110, minimum 4 people each.
- Euphoric Cruises, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 495-5511.
- Misty Isle Yacht Charter, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 495-5643.
- Sea Lion, c / o Dive BVI. Tel.: 495-5513. Catamaran.
shop
Shopping centers
- Bath Hill
- Flax's Plaza, Lee Road at Fisher's Cove.
- Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, The Valley. This is the largest mall with over 15 stores.
kitchen
- Chez Bamboo, Lee Road near Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 495-5752, Fax: 495-5963. International, expensive.Open: daily 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Lobster Pot (ex Andy´s Dockside), South Valley. Tel.: 495-5252. West Indian, medium prices.Open: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., reservation required.
- Mad Dog's, at the parking lot, The Bath. Tel.: 495-5830. Fast meals, cheap.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Main Deck Bar & Grill, near yacht harbor. Tel.: 495-5252. International, medium prices.Open: 11 a.m. - midnight.
- Rock Cafe, Tower Road. Tel.: 495-5482, Fax: 495-5674. Sports bar, piano bar, Italian, international, expensive.Open: daily 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., piano bar every evening live music from 8:00 p.m.
- The Bath & Turtle Pub, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor. Tel.: 495-5239, Fax: 495-5963. International, medium prices.Open: daily 7.30 a.m. - 10.30 p.m.
- The Caribbean Gourmet, The Valley. Tel.: 495-6853.
- Thelma's Hide Out, on the access road to Little Dix Bay Resort. Tel.: 495-5646. West Indian - medium prices.Open: Breakfast 8.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m., lunch 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m., dinner 6.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m., bar 6.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Hotel restaurants
- Fischer's Cove Beach, Lee Road, by the sea. Tel.: 495-5252. Fishers Cove Restaurant, West Indian, medium prices.Open: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Little Dix Bay, Little Dix Bay. Tel.: 495-5555. The Beach Grill & Bar, quick meals, next to the pier, open: 11.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.; The Pavilion Restaurant, international - expensive, open: daily 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.; The Sugar Mill, West Indian, open: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. daily.
- Virgin Gorda Village Hotel, North Sound Road, Crab Hill. Tel.: 495-5544. Open: Tue - Sun 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Price: Prices: Chicken $ 22, fish fillet $ 26, beef fillet $ 38, New Zealand lamb $ 42, Caribbean Surf & Turf (beef steak and lobster) $ 42, plus 15% tax.
nightlife
- Fischer's Cove. Tel.: 495-5252. Tue Fri from 7 p.m. live music.
- Mine Shaft Cafe & Pub. Tel.: 495-5260. Friday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Live music.
accommodation
- Fischer's Cove Beach, Lee Road. Tel.: 495-5252, Fax: 495-5820. 12 studios and 8 cottages, restaurant, souvenir shop, boutique, children's playground, beach. Location: 7 minutes walk from the marina.Price: Prices in winter: single room 140-145 US $, double room 160-165 US $, cottage 190-200 US $. HB 40 US $ per person, rental prices plus 7% hotel tax and 10% service.
- Guavaberry Spring Bay ***, Spring Bay, The Bath. Tel.: 495-5227, Fax: 495-5283. 30 cottages, mini market, beach. Location: 1½ km south of the marina.Price: Summer prices: Cottage for 2 - 6 people US $ 150 - 320; in winter: Cottage for 2 - 6 people US $ 235 - 420. Rental prices plus 7% hotel tax, no credit cards.
- Little Dix Bay *****, Little Dix Bay. Tel.: 495-5555, Fax: 495-5661. 98 rooms, 8 suites, cottages 2 villas, 3 restaurants, bar, evening entertainment, billiards, fitness center, tennis school, 5 tennis courts, table tennis, beach, fishing, kayaks, sailing, surfing, diving. The plant belongs to the Rosewood Group.Price: Prices in summer: double room 395 - 500 US $, suite 875 - 1,100 US $, cottage 625 - 775 US $, villa from 2,500 US $; in winter: double room 595 - 725 US $, suite 1,200 - 1,600 US $, cottage 750 - 970 US $, villa from 3,000 US $. Half board US $ 110 per person, full board US $ 140 per person.
- The Wheel House (ex Ocean View Hotel) **, Lee Road, across from the marina. Tel.: 495-5230, Fax: 495-5262. 12 rooms, restaurant, bar.
- Virgin Gorda Village Hotel (ex Olde Yard Inn) ***, North Sound Road, Crab Hill. Tel.: 495-5544, Fax: 495-5986. 34 condominiums, restaurant, bar, pool, souvenir shop, boutique, fitness center, 2 tennis courts.Price: Prices in summer: Studio 180 US $, Apartment 190 - 320 US $; in winter: studio US $ 250, apartment US $ 265 - 485. Apartments have 1 - 3 bedrooms for 2 - 6 people on 2 floors. Rental prices plus 7% hotel tax and 10% service.
health
doctors
- Eureka Medical Clinic, Lee Road. Tel.: 495-6820.
Pharmacies
- Island Drug Center, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, next to the fire department. Tel.: 495-5449. Open: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- J. R. O'Neal Drug Store, Crab Hill Road. Tel.: 495-5325.
Practical advice
Banks
- First Bank Virgin Islands, Lee Road. Tel.: 495-5741, Fax: 495-6272. ATM.Open: Mon - Thu 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
information
police
- Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Crab Hill Road. Tel.: 495-2222.
post
trips
Travel agencies
Round trips
- Virgin Gorda Tour Association, The Valley. Tel.: 495-5252.
Web links
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