Spanish Virgin Islands, February 2021
The Spanish Virgin Islands consist of Culebra and Vieques, and are part of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It's been documented that Christopher Columbus discovered the Island of Culebra on his second trip across the Atlantic in 1493. Columbus named the islands after Saint Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins (Santa Úrsula y las Once Mil Vírgenes), shortened to the Virgins (las Vírgenes).
Culebra was a great kite surfing spot for us. We spent many days at anchor behind this coral reef just kite boarding:
Culebra
Culebra
Culebra
Culebra
Snorkeling was also great there:
Culebra
The Spanish Virgin islands are fantastic and the most underrated among the Virgins.
S/V Oroboro GPS track — Spanish Virgin Islands — April 2021 • GPS data from Raymarine chartplotter • Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
Every anchorage — Spanish Virgin Islands, Apr 2021
Two stops among Culebra and Vieques before sailing on to Puerto Rico.
| Stop | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Culebra — Ensenada Honda | Apr 2021 | Days of kite boarding · coral reef snorkeling |
| Vieques | Apr 2021 | Between Culebra and Fajardo |
Anchorage maps
Zoomed-in charts of each Spanish Virgin Islands stop, with GPS track overlay.
Culebra — Ensenada Honda
Vieques
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. GPS tracks from Raymarine chartplotter, archived April 2021.