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In general, Tortola lives by tourism, and therefore you can find dishes of English, French, American, German, Japanese, Chinese and Indian cuisine in local cafes and restaurants. However, if you want to fully plunge into the atmosphere of the island culture, it is best to order the dishes that the locals have been cooking for centuries. Alas, there are very few dishes left by the culture of native Indians, but Tortola chefs modified dishes brought from the metropolis for many years after the settlement of the island by Europeans and came up with their own. So today you can find dozens of authentic dishes for every taste made of vegetables, fish or meat. Dishes made of Okra (this is one of the specific local vegetables), all sorts of seafood and fish dishes, as well as fruit desserts are quite common on the island. However, meat dishes are also cooked here. For example, those who love meat will surely enjoy the sauce of the pork products. It may seem strange that you can get different variations of this dish, just changing its recipe. Nevertheless, there are almost five dozen types of sauce are cooked here, and each cook has his own secret of its creation. Meat is also a part of a well-known callaloo soup. This is a very thick dish, more like a stew, which can be made of pork or chicken with the addition of vegetables, okra, seafood, herbs and spices in quite large quantities. One of the few surviving dishes of Indian cuisine is roti. This is a flat cake, with a filling … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

You should definitely walk along the paths of Sage Mountain Park, known for its large number of animals and birds. Note that local forests are very thick, and there is a real danger to get lost. If you want to plunge into the local culture, then visit the ethnic village Crafts Alive or performance of local heritage dancers. It is possible to have fun at night in beach bars like Bamboushay or Pusser's. Most of all … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Black tea and Bush tea are very popular drinks on Tortola. The second one is almost can’t be found outside the island. You can find fresh local fruit, lemonade and good coffee in all cafes. There are almost all kinds of imported hard drinks on the island, from beer to wine, tequila and vodka. But you should definitely try rum, which is made on Tortola. Cruzan rum and Pusser’s rum are the most popular. … Open

Traditions and mentality of Tortola

Throughout the island, it is customary to greet each other, even if you don’t know the person. Unlike many countries in the Caribbean, Tortola residents behave much more restrained, especially in remote settlements. On the other hand, Tortola inhabitants are not prudish as British people. It is customary to shake hands regardless of age and social status and be polite to all people. Locals will not appreciate … Open

Travel guide to Tortola

Many vacationers will be charmed by eco tours, during which they can attend local national reserves and admire the beautiful local nature. Tortola is incredibly popular with lovebirds and newlyweds, so a significant part of the island’s hotels is targeted at this category of visitors. On demand, many hotels are glad to organize a romantic wedding ceremony. The choice of honeymoon options is also fantastic, so … Open

Tortola for children - what to visit

Don’t miss the chance to visit Josias Bay with your family. This is a relatively well-preserved example of colonial architecture. Here the child will have a chance to see the living conditions of the plantation owners and their workers in the 18th and 19th centuries. There is a gallery in one of the buildings of the former sugar cane plantation, where young artists will find interesting objects. You can just … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

You can buy seasonings that are used by local chefs, typical of Caribbean cuisine on the island. You should better buy rum at Callwood Distillery factory, but in general, you can find this drink in any island store. Local wine, tea and coffee are also tasty here. A variety of herbal mixtures is popular here. This is quite a curious purchase because it is not always possible to understand what you’ve bought. … Open

Moving around in Virgin Islands British - transportation

The main seaport is located in Road Town. It receives not only domestic ships, but also intercontinental cruise liners from the United States and Europe. Quite often, budget conscious tourists travel between the Virgin Islands on ferries, which cruise here almost every hour. The cost of the ferry ride depends on its class, the distance of travel and the availability of additional services. It should be noted that there are rental points of various water transport on the coastal lines. Here you can rent a boat, a boat, a yacht or a jet ski, with which you can, not only have fun, but also get to the necessary residential place. … Open

Economy roadmap of Virgin Islands British

Agriculture in the country is represented mainly by sugar cane plantations, which is used for domestic needs. The fact is that the Virgin Islands are flourishing in the production of rum, which is exported to almost all countries of the world. In addition, they grow vegetables and fruits, and breed a small amount of poultry and livestock, focused on obtaining meat and dairy products. In the coastal regions with a rich underwater world, fishing is conducted all year round. The light industry and construction industry, including large enterprises for the production of concrete blocks, have also received development. The growth of industrial production facilities is about 3%. Today, the main sources of electricity in the country are fossil resources. The electricity consumption is about 40 million kilowatts per hour. Thus, the country can fully meet the needs of the domestic market. … Open

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