British Virgin Islands

Spanish Town

Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda sits in the British Virgin Islands as a gateway to the Caribbean diving paradise around the territory. While the town itself is not a dedicated dive hub, multiple nearby dive centers operate across the Virgin Islands, offering boat dives to vibrant reef systems, walls, and manageable drift dives in sheltered channels. The surrounding Caribbean Sea environment supports abundant reef fish, turtles, and occasional pelagic sightings. Access is straightforward from Tortola via local ferries or taxi routes, with dry cabins and shore facilities common at nearby resorts. For freshwater diving options, regional quarries and inland sites are not within easy reach from this coastal settlement, so most diving remains coastal and boat-based.

Essential information for traveling in British Virgin Islands

About British Virgin Islands

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Tortola
Languages
EN
Demonym
Virgin Islander
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Voltage
230, 220, 127, 120, 110
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
EIS STT SKB SJU SLU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Spanish Town

Nearby Dive Sites (38)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Spanish Town

The best time to dive in Spanish Town

The best months to dive in Spanish Town are from October to December. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 28 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
05 - May
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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