Massive granite boulders form grottoes and saltwater pools for exploring




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"Swim and sun amid granite boulders the size of buildings, paddling through towering rock formations—the remnants of Virgin Gorda’s volcanic past—to discover cool blue grottos and hidden caverns where waves and sand meet along white-sand beaches. The otherworldly landscape is signature proof of the island’s volcanic foundations and one of the most popular, recognizable destinations in the British Virgin Islands." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"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