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There around 3 main events that happen every year there is the carnival which is in March, or if you like boating then there is the yachting world regatta in may, they even have a Tobago Heritage Festival in July so don’t miss out!
If you like to experiment and try different foods then you’ve come to the right place as Tobago can offer you a huge range of restaurants with such foods as fresh fish, chicken, beef which is delicious and steak, they also do a huge range of Caribbean fruit such as mango, breadfruit and the famous paw paw. If your feeling daring then why not try a local dish called Callalloo which consists of coconut and
spinach…mmm!
Tobago appeals to all ages as it has something for everyone!
If you’re looking for a warm holiday any time of the year then this is the island for you as it all year round sun.
Just 26 miles long, Tobago seems much larger, thanks to winding roads that skirt and thread the mountains that rise to 1,900 feet, dominating the northern two-thirds of the island. It takes more than two hours to drive from the beach-fringed resort area in the south to the sleepy old towns of Charlotteville and Speyside in the north.
BEACHES
Tobago beaches are endowed with every amenity you can imagine, as well as secluded inlets and quiet fishing bays for your Caribbean idyll.
In Tobago, you’re never far from the beach. In most cases, it’s just a short drive; if you’re lucky, it’s walking distance. Choose your beach destination according to your vacation mode. Fans of the active, social lifestyle will gravitate towards beaches with watersports facilities, souvenir shops and fast food outlets. In other cases, your only company might be a solitary pelican. There are beaches where local fishermen invite you to try your hand at “pulling seine”.
CROWN POINT
Store Bay: A stone’s throw from the airport, this is the heartbeat of Crown Point and one of the most popular beaches in Tobago. Glass-bottomed boats leave daily for trips to Buccoo Reef and the Nylon Pool. The area is alive with bars, craft stalls, and the famous crab ’n’ dumpling vendors. It’s also home to some of Tobago’s large hotels.
Pigeon Point: Now officially called Club Pigeon Point. This beach’s sparkling blue waters, fine white sand and thatched-roof jetty (recently removed) have graced many a postcard. Protected by Buccoo Reef, Pigeon Point has calm waters. Several watersports businesses operate here and along the entrance road. There’s an entrance fee of TT$12.
Canoe Bay: A five-minute drive down a dirt road off the Milford Road, this scenic bay has a calm, shallow beach and an air of serenity. There’s a small bar, cabanas and restroom facilities. Admission is TT$12 (children TT$6, under-fives free).
BUCCOO TO PLYMOUTH
Buccoo: This narrow fishing beach is the centre of the action for Goat and Crab Races at Easter time. There’s a small beach bar on site.
Grange Beach (aka The Wall): Just past the Mount Irvine Golf Course, this is an ideal beach for swimming. A popular spot for afternoon dips.
Mount Irvine Bay: Surfers frequent this beach during the winter months, when a perfect right break peels across the reef. The hotel side of the beach is ideal for swimming and
snorkelling. Facilities include a bar, restaurant, lifeguards, watersports and tour operations.
Back Bay: A wonderfully secluded small bay between Mount Irvine and Grafton, accessed via a cliffside trail. Good for body surfing, tanning and
snorkelling. Due to the isolated nature of the beach, it’s best to go in a group.
Stonehaven Bay: A magnificent beach with good facilities. The area is home to some of Tobago’s most luxurious resorts and villas.
Turtle Beach: As its name suggests, this long, sandy stretch is a retreat for leatherback turtles during the nesting season (March to August).
AROUND SCARBOROUGH
Little Rockly Bay: This scenic stretch runs along the old coast road, with crashing waves and stunning Atlantic views. The area has several accommodation options, as well as restaurants and hangouts.
Bacolet Bay: Used as a location in the 1960s film adaptation of Swiss Family Robinson, this black-sand beach is popular with surfers.
THE LEEWARD COAST
Culloden Beach: Good snorkelling. Follow the signs to Footprints Eco Resort but drive past the entrance.
King Peter’s Bay: Quiet, calm bay with dark sand. Good snorkelling and spear fishing.
Castara: Stunning bay with calm water and fine golden sand, the centrepiece of a thriving fishing community; a good place to stop for lunch when driving up the Leeward Coast.
Englishman’s Bay: A quiet beach spot that is becoming increasingly popular. Deep, clear water, good for
snorkelling.
Parlatuvier: Fishing village with a tranquil beach and a few
snackettes.
Bloody Bay: The name comes from a battle fought during colonial times. Secluded, breezy beach with clear blue waters.
THE WINDWARD COAST
Granby Point: Windswept, dark-sand beach near an old fort. Benches and huts make this a cool place to stop on your way up the Windward Coast.
Richmond Beach: Quiet, pretty beach near a river mouth.
Bellevue Bay: Accessed off the Belle Garden Bay Road junction, the waters here are calm by windward-side standards.
King’s Bay: Picturesque long stretch with calm water and good facilities, including showers, lifeguards and shaded cabanas. A good place to buy fresh fish and witness the tradition of “pulling seine”.
Speyside: Tobago’s dive capital, with sandy beaches within swimming distance of the reef, which can also be explored by glass-bottomed boat. The village of Speyside has a Tourist Office, good watersports facilities, an excellent range of accommodation and several good restaurants.
Man O’ War Bay: The main beach near the serene village of
Charlotteville, ideal for swimming. The area is well endowed with cottages, guest houses and eateries. The village is the main venue for the Fishermen’s Festival, held in June.
Pirate’s Bay: A stunning beach with crystal-clear water and a fabulous view, accessed via dirt track from the end of the Charlotteville seafront, or by sea.
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