At 12 miles long and three miles wide, Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands and a popular cruise destination. The island is famous for its local seafood dishes served from a variety of eateries including quirky beach-shacks and upmarket restaurants. Tortola’s capital, Road Town, rests on a picturesque horseshoe-shaped, yacht-filled harbor and is known for its colourful buildings, fine museums, impressive botanic gardens and thriving nightlife. Rising up in the centre of the island is Mount Sage, which affords spectacular views over Tortola's lush tropical vegetation, uncrowded beaches and lovely bays. This spectacularly scenic environment makes an ideal backdrop for a range of exhilarating activities including surfing, wreck diving and sailing around the surrounding islets.