Virgin Gorda, the BVI's third largest island, reminded Christopher Columbus of a reclining woman, or “Fat Virgin,” inspiring its name. Measuring 8 ½ square miles, Virgin Gorda entices travelers with itsquiet, sandy coves and safe anchorages. It’s known for the Baths, a labyrinth of beachside boulders forming a series of pools and seawater-flooded grottoes.