Frenchman's Cay, Tortola

#12 among attractions in Tortola

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Frenchman's Cay is an island of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It is located 2 km southeast from Great Thatch and is located just east of Little Thatch by a distance of approximately 400 m. Frenchman's Cay is connected to the main island of Tortola by a very short bridge to Tortola's West end. This cay is approximately 1.6 km long and about 500 yd wide. Frenchman's Cay has a number of houses, two restaurants, a marina, and a hotel on it. The hotel is called Frenchman's Hotel and is actually a resort complex on the island. ()

Archipelago: Virgin IslandsCoordinates: 18°22'59"N, 64°41'57"W

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Frenchman's Cay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. William's Church, Mount Sage National Park, The Moorings Marina, Fort Recovery.

5.9 miNE
Church
St. William's Church, Road Town
151 min walk • The St. William's Church also alternatively called Catholic Church of St. William is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located on the island of Tortola in the Main Street of the village of Road Town capital of the British Virgin Islands, a territory of the United Kingdom in the Lesser Antilles.
3.4 miE
Natural attraction, National park, Park
Mount Sage National Park, Tortola
88 min walk • Mount Sage National Park is a protected area of the British Virgin Islands. It is named after the highest peak of the island of Tortola, Mount Sage.
6.3 miNE
18°25'36"N • 64°36'56"W
The Moorings Marina, Road Town
160 min walk • Sailing, Scuba and snorkeling, Boat tours
1.5 miE
Tower
Fort Recovery, Tortola
40 min walk • Fort Recovery is a fort on the West End of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. In historical records, the fort is often referred to as Tower Fort, and the area around the fort is still referred to as "Towers" today. A hotel is now built around the Tower.
7 miNE
Ruins
Cooper Bay ruin, Tortola
180 min walk • Cooper Bay ruin is a ruin in Cooper Bay, on the north side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The ruin dates from the sugar plantation era, and was presumed abandoned during the economic collapse of the British Virgin Islands during the mid-19th century.
5.4 miNE
Ruins
Fort Charlotte, Tortola
138 min walk • Fort Charlotte is a fort built on Harrigan's Hill, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The fort was named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who was the wife of King George III.
3.7 miN
Park
Diamond Cay
94 min walk • Diamond Cay is a tiny islet located just off Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. At low tide, it is connected by a sandbar to Jost Van Dyke. It was declared a national park in 1991. The Diamond Cay National Park provides habitat for pelicans, terns and boobies to nest.
3.2 miE
Ruins
Fort Purcell, Tortola
83 min walk • Fort Purcell is a ruined fort near Pockwood Pond on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
5.4 miNW
Island
Jost Van Dyke
139 min walk • For those seeking adventure, Jost Van Dyke offers excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities. The island is surrounded by coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life, including tropical fish, sea turtles, and rays. Visitors can also explore the island's lush...
5.8 miNE
Museum
Government House, Road Town
148 min walk • Government House, located in Road Town, Tortola, is the official residence of the governor of the British Virgin Islands. The original structure, dating back to 1899, was destroyed by a hurricane in 1924.
6.8 miNE
Ruins
Larmer Bay ruin, Tortola
173 min walk • Larmer Bay ruin is a ruin in Larmer Bay, on the north side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The ruin dates from the sugar plantation era, and was presumed abandoned during the economic collapse of the British Virgin Islands during the mid-19th century.