Five miles west of Tortola, lies Jost Van Dyke, a four-square mile island, reputed to be a hideout for the Dutch pirate this island is named after. The main village of Jost Van Dyke is located along the sandy beach of Great Harbour and is a mandatory stop for sailors and a must see day trip for anyone staying on Tortola. A mountainous island, with beaches at White Bay and Great Harbour Bay on the south coast, Jost Van Dyke is home to less than 300 residents. Hotel accommodations are modest and cater mostly to the yachting enthusiast.