The Baths
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Massive granite boulders form grottoes and saltwater pools to explore
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Massive granite boulders form grottoes and saltwater pools to explore
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"For a quintessential British Virgin Islands visit, I recommend heading to Virgin Gorda’s Baths, where huge granite boulders form scenic saltwater pools and grottos that are both photogenic and easy to explore." - Caitlin Morton
"At Virgin Gorda’s famous Baths I swam through crystal-clear waters in one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated natural spots, an unmistakable highlight for those seeking seaside adventure during a cruise stop." - Scott Laird, Paris Wilson
"A striking cluster of enormous granite boulders on Devil's Bay that form natural sea pools and a maze of grottos to climb through and wade, offering snorkeling nearby; visitors are advised to arrive early to beat cruise-ship crowds." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Described as a popular sightseeing spot of massive granite boulders ideal for swimming and snorkeling, recommended as a must-see on the island for visitors seeking iconic beach and rock-formation experiences in April." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Strewn about a sun-drenched beach on Virgin Gorda Island are a number of massive boulders known collectively as “The Baths,” and hidden around and beneath these titanic rocks are a number of pools and grottoes waiting to be discovered by leisurely vacationers. The Virgin Islands are known for their scenic vacation spots but few are as unique and wondrous as The Baths. Huge rounded stones composed mainly of granite are piled up on top of each other at the Southern tip of Virgin Gorda, left there by volcanic shifting that deposited the great rocks and shaped them into their present shape. Thanks to the largely spherical shape of the boulders, they settled over one another imperfectly creating a short system of voids within the piles, many of which have partially filled with sea water, creating magical natural grottoes. The rest of Virgin Gorda is no slouch when it comes to beauty, either, with a number of golden beaches and even some abandoned industrial ruins. Unfortunately, such beautiful natural wonders could not stay hidden for long, and now the rocky maze of tidal ponds is a well known vacation destination. Yet no amount of gawking tourists and sunbathing beauties can ruin what is one of the most amazing natural phenomena anywhere on earth." - ATLAS_OBSCURA