Peter Island Attractions
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The fifth-largest island in the British Virgin Islands, Peter Island is shaped like the letter "L" and covers 1,800ac/729ha of land. Only 4mi/6.5km south of Road Town, Tortola, Peter Island was first settled by German slave traders (17th C) who established a cotton plantation along with several Tortolians. After the abolition of slavery, Peter Island returned to its natural state. Since, there have been a few tobacco plantations on the island and it has changed ownership twice.
Today, the island is owned by JVA Enterprises and remains mostly undeveloped but for the shores of Deadman's Bay and Sprat Bay where the current Peter Island Resort and Yacht Harbour sits. The island offers excellent diving and snorkelling sites, five beaches, hiking trails and roads for trail biking.
Today, the island is owned by JVA Enterprises and remains mostly undeveloped but for the shores of Deadman's Bay and Sprat Bay where the current Peter Island Resort and Yacht Harbour sits. The island offers excellent diving and snorkelling sites, five beaches, hiking trails and roads for trail biking.
