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1. Englishman's Bay
This mile-long crescent of sand looks like a frame ripped from a classic pirate movie. The somewhat steep sandy beach almost always has calm waters and backs onto unspoiled tropical rain forest. The beach is usually deserted, but there are a few shacks offering food, drink, and souvenirs. Amenities: food and drink; toilets. Best for: snorkeling; solitude; walking.
North Side Rd., east of Castara Bay, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
2. Ft. King George
On Mount St. George, a short drive up the hill from Scarborough, Tobago's best-preserved historic monument clings to a cliff high above the ocean. Ft. King George was built in the 1770s and operated until 1854. It's hard to imagine that this lovely, tranquil spot commanding sweeping views of the bay and landscaped with lush tropical foliage was ever the site of any military action, but the prison, officers' mess, and several stabilized cannons attest otherwise. Just to the left of the tall wooden figures dancing a traditional Tobagonian jig is the former barracks guardhouse, now housing the small Tobago Museum. Exhibits include weapons and other pre-Columbian artifacts found in the area; the fertility figures are especially interesting. Upstairs are maps and photographs of Tobago's past. Be sure to check out the gift display cases for the perversely fascinating jewelry made from embalmed and painted lizards and sea creatures; you might find it hard to resist a pair of bright-yellow shrimp earrings. The Fine Arts Centre at the foot of the Ft. King George complex shows the work of local artists.
84 Fort St., Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago868-639–3970-for museumSight Details
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3. Pigeon Point Beach
This stunning locale is often displayed on Tobago travel brochures. The white-sand beach is lined with swaying coconut trees, and there are changing facilities and food stalls nearby. The beach is public, but there is an admission fee. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: partiers; swimming; tanning.
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4. Bacolet Beach
This dark-sand beach was the setting for the films Swiss Family Robinson and Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison. If you are not a guest at the Blue Haven Hotel, access is down a track next door to the hotel. The bathroom and changing facilities are for hotel guests only. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: swimming; walking.
Windward Rd., east of Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
5. Charlotteville
This delightful fishing village in the northeast is within a series of steep hills. Fishermen here announce the day's catch by sounding their conch shells. A view of Man O' War Bay with Pigeon Peak (Tobago's highest mountain) behind it at sunset is an amazing sight.
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
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6. Flagstaff Hill
One of the highest points on the island sits at the northern tip of Tobago. Surrounded by ocean on three sides and with a view of other hills, Charlotteville, and St. Giles Island, this was the site of an American military lookout and radio tower during World War II. It's an ideal spot for a sunset picnic. The turnoff to the hill is at the major bend on the road from Speyside to Charlotteville. It's largely unpaved, so the going may be a bit rough.
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
7. Ft. King George
Museum/GalleryOn Mt. St. George, a short drive up the hill from Scarborough, Tobago's best-preserved historic monument clings to a cliff high above the ocean. Ft. King George was built in the 1770s and operated until 1854. It's hard to imagine that this lovely, tranquil spot commanding sweeping views of the bay and landscaped with lush tropical foliage was ever the site of any military action, but the prison, officers' mess, and several stabilized cannons attest otherwise. Just to the left of the tall wooden figures dancing a traditional Tobagonian jig is the former barrack guardhouse, now housing the small Tobago Museum. Exhibits include weapons and other pre-Columbian artifacts found in the area; the fertility figures are especially interesting. Upstairs are maps and photographs of Tobago's past. Be sure to check out the gift display cases for the perversely fascinating jewelry made from embalmed and painted lizards and sea creatures; you might find it hard to resist a pair of bright-yellow shrimp earrings. The Fine Arts Centre at the foot of the Ft. King George complex shows the work of local artists.
84 Fort St., Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago868-639–3970-MuseumSight Details
Rate Includes: Fort free, museum $2 -
8. Great Courland Bay
This bay near Ft. Bennett has clear, tranquil waters. Along the sandy beach—one of Tobago's longest—you can find several hotels. A marina attracts the yachting crowd. Amenities: none. Best for: swimming; walking.
Leeward Rd., Plymouth, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
9. Kimme Sculpture Museum
The diminutive and eccentric German-born sculptress Luise Kimme fell in love with the form of Tobagonians and devoted her life to capturing them in her sculptures. Her pieces can exceed 12 feet in height and are often wonderfully whimsical. Much of her work is done in wood (none of it local), but there are many bronze pieces as well. Ms. Kimme passed away in 2013, but her work remains on permanent display at her former home. The museum itself is a turreted structure with a commanding view of the countryside. Most locals refer to it as "the Castle." There are numerous signs in Mt. Irvine directing visitors to the museum.
Buccoo, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago868-781-2785Sight Details
Rate Includes: TT$20, Open by appointment -
10. King's Bay
Surrounded by steep green hills, this is the prettiest swimming site off the road from Scarborough to Speyside. The crescent beach is marked by a sign about halfway between the two towns. Just before you reach the bay, there's a bridge with an unmarked turnoff that leads to a parking lot; beyond that, a landscaped path leads to a waterfall with a rocky pool. Locals will likely offer to guide you to the top of the falls; however, you may find the climb not worth the effort. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; parking; showers. Best for: swimming; walking.
Winward Rd., Delaford, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
11. Lovers Beach
You have to hire a local to bring you to this tiny isolated retreat of pink sand sheltered by steep cliffs. Ask one of the fishermen in Charlotteville to arrange a ride for you, but be sure to haggle. It should cost no more than TT$150 per person, round-trip. Amenities: none. Best for: snorkeling; solitude.
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
12. Mt. Irvine Beach
The beach across the street from the Mt. Irvine Bay Hotel has great surfing in July and August, and the snorkeling is excellent, too. It's also ideal for windsurfing in January and April. There are picnic tables surrounded by painted concrete pagodas and a snack bar. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: snorkeling; surfing; swimming; windsurfing.
Shirvan Rd., Mt. Irvine Bay, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
13. Parlatuvier
On the north side of the island, the beach is best approached via the road from Roxborough. It's a classic Caribbean crescent, a scene peopled by villagers and fishermen. Local food and souvenir shops are literally steps from the sand, as the village fronts the beach. The local fishermen bringing in their catch is a photo opportunity not to be missed. Amenities: none. Best for: swimming.
Parlatuvier, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
14. Scarborough
Around Rockley Bay on the island's leeward hilly side, this town is both the capital of Tobago and a popular cruise-ship port, but it feels as if not much has changed since the area was settled two centuries ago. It may not be one of the delightful pastel-color cities of the Caribbean, but Scarborough does have its charms, including several interesting little shops. Whatever you do, be sure to check out the busy Scarborough Market, an indoor and outdoor affair with fresh vegetables, live chickens, and clothing. Note the red-and-yellow Methodist church on the hill, one of Tobago's oldest churches.
Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
15. Speyside
At the far reach of Tobago's windward coast, this small fishing village has a few lodgings and restaurants. Divers are drawn to the unspoiled reefs in the area and to the strong possibility of spotting giant manta rays. The approach to Speyside from the south affords one of the most spectacular vistas of the island. Glass-bottom boats operate between Speyside and Little Tobago Island, an important seabird sanctuary.
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
16. St. Giles Island
The underwater cliffs and canyons here off the northeastern tip of Tobago draw divers to this spot, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean.
Take Windward Rd. inland across mountains from Speyside, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
17. Stone Haven Bay
This gorgeous stretch of sand is literally across the street (a small secondary road) from the Grafton Beach Resort and is great for tanning. There are strong currents and no lifeguards on duty so bear in mind that swimming poses risks. A better bet is to relax with a cocktail from the hotel beach bar and wait for one of the locals to come by offering handmade souvenirs. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: walking.
Shirvan Rd., Black Rock, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
18. Store Bay
This beach, where boats depart for Buccoo Reef, is little more than a small sandy cove between two rocky breakwaters, but the food stands here are amazing. The tourist board has licensed several huts to local ladies, who sell roti, pelau, curry crab, and dumplings. There are also souvenirs ranging from carvings to soap as well as local sweets. It's near the airport; just walk around the Crown Point Hotel to the beach entrance. There's also free parking just off Milford Rd. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: partiers; swimming.
Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago -
19. Turtle Beach
This beach is named for the leatherback turtles that lay their eggs here at night between February and June. (If you're very quiet, you can watch; the turtles don't seem to mind.) It's 8 miles (13 km) from the airport between Black Rock and Plymouth. Amenities: none. Best for: solitude; walking.
Courland, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
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