Nanny Cay facts for kids
 Nanny Cay
Location in British Virgin Islands
Nanny Cay
Location in Caribbean
The location of Nanny Cay within the British Virgin Islands
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| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Coordinates | 18°24′N 64°38′W / 18.400°N 64.633°W |
| Archipelago | Virgin Islands |
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United Kingdom
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| British Overseas Territory | British Virgin Islands |
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| ISO code | VG |
Nanny Cay is a small island located in the beautiful British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It's a popular spot known for its marina and resort.
Nanny Cay wasn't always one big island. It used to be three smaller islands called Big Cay, Little Cay, and Miss Peggy Cay. In the 1970s, these three cays were joined together to create one larger piece of land. This was done to build the marina and resort you see there today. Nanny Cay is connected to the bigger island of Tortola by a short bridge, making it easy to visit.
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What Can You Do at Nanny Cay?
Nanny Cay is a busy and fun place, especially if you love boats and the ocean! It has a large marina and a boatyard.
Boating and Water Sports
The marina at Nanny Cay has space for about 180 motor cruisers and yachts. This means lots of boats can dock there safely. The boatyard also has two special lifts that can pick up boats weighing 50 and 70 tons. There's also storage space for about 200 boats on land. If you're into water sports, you can find a dive shop and a water sports center here.
Places to Stay and Eat
Nanny Cay also has a hotel with 40 rooms, perfect for visitors. You can also find new waterfront townhouses that people can buy or rent. When you get hungry, there are two restaurants to choose from.
Shops and Fun
For your everyday needs or some souvenir shopping, Nanny Cay has a small supermarket, other shops, and boutiques. If you want to stay active, there's a gym and a spa where you can relax.
A Little Bit of History
Nanny Cay has an interesting past. For many years in the 1980s and 1990s, the island faced some financial challenges. However, new owners named Cameron McColl, John McCoach, and Graeme Scott bought it from Barclays Bank. They helped Nanny Cay become the thriving resort and marina it is today.
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