The Paradise Islands travel guide to Tortola Island. Tortola is largest and the main island of the British Virgin Islands. More than 80% of the population of the BVI live on the island of Tortola and the capital is Road Town. The island of Tortola is around 24 square miles with more than 30 sheltered bays and impressive mountainous peaks in the centre. Learn more about Tortola at Paradise Islands with dozens of photographs, maps and useful information about the BVI. - [Read more]