{"id":32131,"date":"2020-09-30T11:37:15","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T09:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/?p=32131"},"modified":"2025-06-12T12:35:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:35:04","slug":"a-complete-guide-to-sailing-in-the-bvi-part-four-food-facts-and-beaches-in-the-bvi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-sailing-in-the-bvi-part-four-food-facts-and-beaches-in-the-bvi\/","title":{"rendered":"A complete guide to sailing in the BVI \u2013 Part four: Food, Facts and Beaches in the BVI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In part three of our complete guide to sailing in the BVI<\/a> we looked at the top things to do while chartering around the BVI, including snorkelling over ancient shipwrecks and swimming through the famous Baths. In part four, we take a look at our top beaches, favourite places to eat and fun facts, so you’re ready for your sailing holiday in the BVI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top beaches to visit while sailing in the BVI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cow Wreck Beach<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Situated on the north coast of Anegada, <\/span>Cow Wreck Beach<\/span><\/a> is one of our favourites and is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day soaking up the sun and swimming in the shallow waters. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beach is popular with families thanks to the perfect soft sands that line the sea and there are a range of delicious food options available that go hand in hand with a wide variety of refreshing cocktails.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brewers Bay<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Head to the north east of Tortola for Brewers Bay and anchor off the secluded cove, lined with pretty palm trees and fine sandy beaches. The calm, glistening water is ideal for snorkelling and ashore, there are a number of old sugar plantation ruins to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your appetite controls you (as it does us!), sail slightly further south to Cane Garden Bay and head ashore to <\/span>Quito Gazebo<\/span><\/a>, where you\u2019ll be treated to the best fish tacos in the BVI*.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Our opinion – but we challenge you to find better \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loblolly Beach<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Another of our favourites, Loblolly Bay is a popular beach located on the northern coast of Anegada and has been rated as one of the best beaches in the world. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With miles of unspoilt sand dotted with pastel coloured deck chairs and hammocks, Loblolly Bay has a number of restaurants and bars for a light lunch or delicious dinner and with a 50ft walk into the temperate waters, makes the perfect location for an Instagram ready sunset walk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honeymoon Beach<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Honeymoon Beach is situated off of Deadman\u2019s Bay on Peter Island and is a secluded spot, ideal for couples looking for some quiet time in paradise. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book in advance<\/span><\/a> and enjoy a beachside cabana for two with butler service before wading through some of the sparkling rock pools that line the shore and witnessing one of the best sunsets in the BVI. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top restaurants to visit when sailing in the BVI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Big Bamboo, Anegada<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
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One of our all time favourites, The Big Bamboo is a short walk ashore from Loblolly Bay and offers guests a selection of light lunches to enjoy on the beach or lively dinners in the restaurant with views out to sea. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose from a range of freshly caught fish and seafood including Anegada lobster and conch or opt for succulent steaks or juicy ribs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book online<\/span><\/a> in advance, use VHF channel 16 or call the restaurant on 1-284-346-5850. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

D\u2019Coalpot BVI Restaurant Bar and Grill, Tortola<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sail over to the west end of Tortola in Carrot Bay and enjoy island style dining and a warm Caribbean welcome at D\u2019Coalpot BVI. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, D\u2019Coalpot offer an array of traditional Caribbean dishes, complemented with special homemade sauces and spices. Offering stunning views out over the ocean, guests can sip a colourful cocktail and choose from a wide range of starters including conch fritters and coconut shrimp, followed by grilled mahi mahi, crusted snapper or coconut curry. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restaurant offers dining from 5pm, seven days a week and lunches can be enjoyed on a Saturday and Sunday from noon. Visit the website<\/a> to make a reservation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foxy\u2019s Bar, Jost Van Dyke<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking for an entertaining night where you can eat, drink and enjoy a friendly BVI welcome, head to Foxy\u2019s on Jost Van Dyke where you can appreciate traditional Caribbean cuisine in a relaxed setting, seven days a week. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The menu offers guests a wide selection of delicious dishes, from light bites such as conch fritters and hot wings, to pan seared mahi mahi with creole sauce, locally caught lobster or healthy salads. Visit the bar on a Friday or Saturday night to experience Foxy\u2019s legendary beach BBQ, where charcoaled delights of fish, chicken and ribs are combined with plenty of rum and reggae. Don\u2019t worry about a curfew – Foxy\u2019s stays open until the party is done!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We highly recommend booking in advance as Foxy\u2019s is extremely popular. Call the bar on 1-284-442-3074 for reservations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brandywine, Tortola<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An elegant restaurant with stunning views out over Sir Francis Drake Channel, Brandywine is available for a la carte dining Tuesday – Sunday. Offering a selection of exquisite dishes, Brandywine offers guests a unique experience where you will fall in love with the sunsets and delicate breeze as you sample some of the Mediterranean infused cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose from a selection of starters including tuna tartare, escargot and shrimp Catalan, followed by freshly caught king fish, scrumptious steak or tasty chicken with spinach sauce. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book online<\/span><\/a> or call 1-284-495-2301 to make a reservation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional British Virgin Island recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are so many dishes we could share with you when looking for our favourite BVI recipes, but we’ve narrowed it down to the two most popular according to our customers…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fish and Fungi<\/h4>\n\n\n
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A delicious dish comprising freshly caught fish and cornmeal, complimented by a selection of herbs and spices, fish and fungi can be easily replicated at home, here in the UK. Here\u2019s how to make it:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n