Spanish Town
| Spanish Town | |
| British Virgin Islands | |
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 The Yacht Club, Spanish Town | |
| Location | |
| Island: | Virgin Gorda |
| Location: | 18°26’56"N, 64°25’52"W |
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| Local Government | |
Spanish Town is a small town in the south of Virgin Gorda in British Virgin Islands. It is the largest town of the territory after Road Town. It is also known as 'Valley'.
Spanish Town offers numerous shopping possibilities. The heart of the town is its Yacht Harbour marina, with many bareboat sailing activities every day. It has its own airport and a ferry service is in operation from here to Road Town on Tortola and Trellis Bay on Beef Island. Overall, though, Spanish Town is small, with few bars and a relaxed atmosphere.
The national park "The Baths" is located south of Spanish Town.
History
Spanish Town was originally settled by Cornish miners, and ruins of the chimney, boiler house, cistern, and mine shafts can be seen. This is now part of the Copper Mine National Park. It served as capital of the colony from 1680 until 1741,[1] when the government offices were moved to Road Town.[2]
Events
Each year in March at Fishers' Cove the Spanish Town Fisherman's Jamboree is held; an annual event celebrating fishing. The main focus is the fishing competitions which also provide plenty of opportunities for visitors to try freshly caught seafood.[3]
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References
- ↑ "British Virgin Islands". worldstatesmen.org. http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Br_Virgin_Is.html. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ↑ Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, BVI
- ↑ Spanish Town Fisherman's Jamboree and 11th Annual Wahoo Fishing - iExplore.com
- Spanish Town, Virgin Gouda: Caribbean Magazine]
