There is a large indoor dining area but most people prefer to be on the lovely deck where all you can see stretching off for miles and miles into the distance is a sensational panorama of the sparkling Caribbean Sea dotted about with green-clad islands and yachts at anchor. If the whole point of being in the Caribbean for you is to be right next to the ocean the entire time Virgin Gorda has several beach-front choices when it comes to sundowners. Its collection of wooden benches which litter the sand quickly fill during late afternoon and early evening with locals and visitors who have come to enjoy the beautiful view over the North Sound.
Form casual barbecues at the beach to fine dining by candlelight — Virgin Gorda has something for every budget and taste. Restaurants both tiny and spacious are here, some easily found in plain sight while others are of the hidden gem kind, tucked away and off-the-beaten-path.
Beach-side dining is not hard to find on this Caribbean island but arguably the pick of the bunch in this category, especially for those romantically inclined or who have something special to celebrate, is the gorgeous CocoMaya. Located just 1 mile south of the yacht harbor and Spanish Town, CocoMaya has a Balinese-like appearance and an overall open-air design which manages to achieve both the best of rustic charm and refined elegance at the same time. For those who want to try a bit of everything there is a great range of small or large sharing plates with such offerings as sweet chili ribs, beer battered snapper sliders, jerk chicken wantons and tempura shrimp.
There is also a sushi, sashami and ceviche menu featuring some highly creative seafood choices. If you chose to take your sundowners at Jumbies Beach Bar you will find yourself with a choice of dining spaces and atmospheres once you decide it is time to eat. The Restaurant at Leverick Bay offers three different options within its marina complex.
The Upstairs is a sophisticated gourmet dining choice for those who enjoy the finer things in life while should you prefer to keep things more casual there is the Cove or the Beach Bar. The Upstairs open-sided terrace with its breezes, sea views and excellent wine list offers plentiful lobster and seafood choices with other inclusions such as steaks and lamb.
The Cove and Beach Bar have more pub-like fare choices with a range of pizzas, burgers and fish and chips with all-you-can-eat beach barbecue nights.
For those who made the effort to get to Hog Heaven for drinks you may choose to stay right where you are to dine. Once here here it is highly likely you will find it hard to resist the aromas of roasting and barbecuing treats which this venue is famous for and dragging yourself away from the best views on the island might also prove difficult.
This beautiful little Caribbean jewel has a plentiful supply of after-dark venues lit by candles, lanterns and moonlight to enjoy some idyllic drinks and relaxation time before bedtime. There are also all kinds of live music and entertainment choices for those who want something a little more animated. Some of the venues have a specific night of the week set aside for music such as the lovely Chez Bamboo which hosts local bands on Friday nights or the Top of the Baths which offers the same on Sundays.
Other bars and restaurants lay on something almost every night of the week with the main hot-spots here the charming courtyard of the Bath and Turtle right in Spanish Town, Jumbies Beach Bar at Leverick Bay and the Bitter End Yacht Club. If you want something to entertain you as you sip nightcap cocktails head to the Top of the Baths on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday to be dazzled by the fire dancers or watch the Moko Jumbie Dancers right on the beach at Jumbies on a Friday.
If you prefer to be doing the dancing yourself check out the open-air deck of the Rendezvous on a Wednesday or again try Jumbies where practically any night of the week has something going on. Should tranquility and a date with nature be more your idea of the perfect evening sign up for a glass-bottom boat tour after dark. Alternatively you can head out beneath a cloak of stars in a glass-bottom kayak or atop a stand up paddle board, both of which are fitted with underwater LED lights to give you an experience akin to a night dive.
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Dinner Form casual barbecues at the beach to fine dining by candlelight — Virgin Gorda has something for every budget and taste. An Evening on Virgin Gorda This beautiful little Caribbean jewel has a plentiful supply of after-dark venues lit by candles, lanterns and moonlight to enjoy some idyllic drinks and relaxation time before bedtime.
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Best Resorts in the Caribbean So how to choose? Subscribe Now. Virgin Gorda is a beautiful and relaxing place, and a week or two is the perfect duration to recharge and refresh. The aim, after all, is not to be busy but to be relaxed. Getting to Virgin Gorda is a bit of a haul: Most visitors have to take multiple planes plus a ferry to get here. Depending on how many amenities and activities are available to you at your hotel, you may want to rent a car for at least part of your stay, so you can easily reach sights like Coppermine Point and Gorda Peak which are a bit off the beaten track.
Driving and navigating around the island is fairly easy and all of the roads are in good shape, but watch out for the numerous speed bumps. Around North Sound, it is boats—not cars—that allow you to get around. At less than nine square miles, Virgin Gorda is easy to explore in a single day. If you are staying on St. Thomas or St. Though used primarily by people arriving at the airport, traveling from Beef Island is also a convenient choice if you are staying on the eastern end of Tortola.
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