About Tobago

Tobago is said to have inspired Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe stories - and once you've visited the island you'll understand why.

Unspoiled beaches, secluded waterfalls and an ancient rainforest of Tobago, combine for a taste of paradise. The average temperature during the high season is approximately 85 degrees, though being so close to the equator, Tobago is fairly warm all year. This, along with her translucent warm water, vast deserted golden sandy beaches and clear blue skies make Tobago a favourite for sun bathers. Compared to other Carribbean islands Tobago is quiet, but if you like small places, with a warm friendly atmosphere, small clubs/bars etc and friendly locals - Tobago is the place to go.

Inland, you can visit the famous three-tiered waterfall: Argyll Falls. If waterfalls are not your thing then you might fancy a guided tour of the west's oldest preserved rainforest. Or maybe you'd like to check out the birds (the feathered kind) on 'Little Tobago' island - a 450 acre bird sanctuary which hosts a vast variety of rare species.

The coast of this beautiful, virtually unspoiled island is ideal for scuba diving. The Orinaco River pours rich nutrients into Tobago's waters creating an underwater landscape that's healthy and vibrant. The diving is second to none, with visibility from 70-100 feet. Divers come face-to-face with giant manta rays with wingspans reaching up to 20 feet. Known as 'Tobago taxis' the manta rays are famous for their interaction with divers, inviting to 'dance' or offering them a ride.

Beaches

Pigeon Point
Tobago's best sea and land encounter with over 1600 m of white sand. Swimming is ideal in these calm waters and visitors can leave from there for the famous Buccoo Reef. Restaurant, bathroom and changing facilities, sporting and shopping facilities are available at the privately owned resort and a new hotel has been opened nearby. The Division of Tourism also provides lifeguards on request.

Store Bay
200m long Tobago beach - the site of Tobago's annual Great Race. Its waters are ideal for swimming and visitors can also leave for Buccoo Reef from this point. Lifeguards provided by the Division of Tourism ensure the safety of visitors. well maintained facilities include changing rooms with showers and toilets and seating. Nearby vendors offer tasty local food eg "crab and dumpling" and other carribbean delights.

Mount Irvine
800n long beach - ideal for swimming and bathing. Lifeguards, changing rooms, toilet facilities and huts are provided for visitors. The Mt. Irvine Bay Hotel with its golf courses is nearby..

Speyside Beach
Follow the Windward Road past King's Bay and you will experience a most picturesque view of the coastline. Before or after bathing, visitors can go out to the magnificent Speyside Bay Reef where the Brain Coral is among the largest in the world. Changing and bathroom facilities are provided.

Some other popular beaches in Tobago
King's Bay
Located along the Windward Road. Beach-about 800 m. Shaded seating provided.

Man 'O War Bay
On the Windward Road. Beach-about 1600 m. Lifeguards, changing facilities.

Castara Beach
Located along North Side Road. Beach-about 2400 m. Changing facilities available.

Englishman's Bay
Located along North Side Road past Castara Bay. Beach-about 800m. No facilities.

Turtle Beach
Located at the Great Courland Bay. Hotel nearby.

Canoe Bay Resort
Located at Canoe Bay. Changing, camping and sporting facilities available. #

CLIMATE

Average temperature : 29oC (83oF). with a maximum daily temperature in the low to mid 30s. June to December are the wettest months, with rainfall mostly in short sharp bursts; Tobago is often slightly cooler and less humid than Trinidad.