Spanish Town

Introduction

Spanish Town is the capital of Virgin Gorda, one of the British Virgin Islands.

Events and Festivals

Spanish Town Fisherman’s Jamboree

For over a decade and a half, Virgin Gorda’s capital has hosted this deep sea fishing showcase at the same time as the island’s annual Easter festival. The festival’s main event is a wahoo fishing tournament, but visitors can also sample the fresh catches, attend lively parades, and listen to the spontaneous fungi band performances.

Getting There

By Plane

Air Sunshine is the only airline with regular scheduled flights to/from Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ), close to the capital. Destinations are St. Thomas, St. Croix, San Juan and Vieques.
Charter airlines have flights on demand through the British Virgin Islands.

By Boat

There are two ferry operators offering service between St. Thomas (Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie) and Spanish Town. Two operators have services between Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Other connections include Virgin Gorda to Beef Island vv. Smith's Ferry now also makes sailings to and from the northern island of Anegada and Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town) three times a week in both directions.
Speedys operates ferries between Virgin Gorda and St Thomas, sometimes via Tortola.

Sleep

Upscale

Keep Connected

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls