The Spring Bay National Park: Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Spring Bay National Park is one of the many hidden treasures quietly nestled in Virgin Gorda. I say this because of its location right next door to The Baths which is a top-rated tourist attraction in the British Virgin Islands, and yet Spring Bay remains a gem that has little or no people on it.
When I arrived, there was a green sign welcoming all visitors to Spring Bay National Park. Along the path to the beach, there were lots of palm trees and a variety of plant life that could almost resemble a public garden. It was beautiful. My stroll didn’t last very long because 10 minutes later I was at my final destination.
Gorgeous, serene and peaceful is how I would describe Spring Bay. To my surprise, there were picnic tables stationed throughout the sand. It seemed like the perfect place to have a family fun day, meet up with friends or spend time alone with your spouse. Unlike The Baths, that attracts hundreds of visitors a day, other than my team and I, there was no one else at Spring Bay National Park. I loved this!
A long stretch of white sand decorated with large boulders that were scattered throughout the shoreline and in the water. History dictates that the rocks are the remanence of volcanic occurrences that took place hundreds of years ago. The boulders resemble a work of art. Some were small and smooth, while others were extraordinarily tall but slippery.
Since I was determined to climb one and sit at the top, I hiked up a large but horizontally full boulder. Following behind me was a friendly dog named Sam. We sat next to each other and watched the aqua blue waves gently glide on the shore. The birds flew high in the sky and the sun shined beautifully above. Where I was sitting, I was able to see the Baths and the rest of the Spring Bay National Park. The view was fantastic, and it was a moment of utter relaxation.
Afterwards, I went for a walk on the beach. There were paths in between the boulders that lead to isolated pools of water. I explored all of them for the fun of it.
Before I conclude, here are a few things that you should know. From the Baths, Spring Bay National Park is accessible by foot. It is free, and there are lockers, a concession stand and outdoor showers to wash the sand off of your feet. The water is welcoming, with lots of marine life that are visible when snorkeling around the rocks.
Overall, I had a fabulous day at Spring Bay National Park!
SPECIAL THANKS: If you will like to spend the weekend in Virgin Gorda stay at SOUND BAY VILLA (284) 346-0047 and speak to Henry Harrigan. Need a vehicle? Call L&S CAR RENTALS at (284) 495-5297 and ask for Shirley Andrews!
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Hello Africah,
I truly enjoyed reading all about your visit to Spring Bay National Park! I quickly gathered from this well written and informative article that this place is welcoming to all; especially those who want to relax and be in a beautiful yet serene place. For me, coming from New York City, where everything seems to move fast paced, you, clearly disclosed that this is the place to be. For that, I would love to visit here someday!
P.S. the pictures are also very beautiful and so are You! Keep Shining!
Thank you Justin! You would love Spring Bay National Park. It is almost like a private get-a-way. Bring some family or friends with you on this trip. It is something everyone may enjoy.
AFRICAHHHHH!
This article was awesome! I didn’t know that Spring Bay National Park existed prior to reading this article. That, actually made me enjoy reading it even more. The pictures are also great, because it goes hand in hand with all that you described Spring Bay National Park to be. SUPERB!
Hello Thomas! It makes me happy to know that you really enjoyed this article and that it was very helpful to you. For a quiet get-a-way I will highly recommend visiting Spring Bay National Park. Thank you for stopping by!