Tobago Beaches & Bays: Region 3 - Upper Caribbean
Our Tobago beach guide shows every major bay or beach, listed in clockwise direction around the island. Hold your mouse over the bay to identify it and click for detailed information.
The coastline between Arnos Vale (Region 2) and Bloody Bay covers some 10 miles straight-line; probably a 45-minute drive 15 mile drive by road. Other than at Castara, there is little in the way of accommodation, restaurants or other facilities along this beautiful stretch of coast.
Anse FromagerA rocky stretch of coast with limited possibilities. Access is down steep cliffs from the Mot Mot Trail. Clockwise to.... |
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Culloden BayA small rocky bay and beach with an unspoilt reef that is ideal for snorkelling. Follow the signs for the Footprints Eco Resort, but drive past the hotel entrance. Culloden Bay is also home to two smaller bays, Washerwoman's Bay and Little Bay. Clockwise to.... |
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King Peter's BayA deserted calm bay with a dark sand beach. Good for snorkelling. The beach has been spoilt in recent years by sad inconsiderate tourists who have left behind their picnic leftovers and drink bottles. Please always take your rubbish back to your hotel or villa. Access to King Peter's Bay is via a 3-mile steep, narrow badly-deteriorating track. There are no passing points. If you meet another vehicle, one of you will have to reverse a considerably distance over dangerous and difficult terrain. We strongly recommend giving this beach a miss. Clockwise to.... |
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Gordon Bay & Celery BayHighly recommended, Celery Beach is better known as Cotton Bay. It is accessible by track, or by boat from Castara (or Bloody Bay). It is a favourite destination for 'deserted' beach picnics and doesn't suffer the litter problems of some other beaches, due largely to the sensible 'no litter' policy of the boat operators (Cocomotion, Splash, King David & Woody's) who use it on a regular basis. The same inlet to the Cuffie River is also home to smaller Gordon Bay. Clockwise to.... |
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Castara BayCastara has two beautiful golden sand beaches (2.4km), both great for swimming. Big Bay is the focus of the village. A visit first thing in the morning could have you helping the fisherman pull in their nets. A late afternoon stroll will reward you with fantastic views of the sun setting over the Caribbean. Little Bay, which is also known as Heavenly Bay, is more secluded and great for snorkelling - you may even be lucky enough to see a manta ray. Views are spectacular from every hillside around the village and there is a waterfall within easy reach of the village, where you can also have a swim. Luckily, development is slow in Castara but the guest apartments and self contained guest houses are of a good standard and often have great views of the sea. Castara is a useful place to stop for lunch when touring the Leeward coast. Emerald Bay is a small secluded bay just off Castara main bay. Clockwise to.... |
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Little Englishman's BayAccess is not easy, but Little Englishman's Bay offers good bathing and quiet seclusion. Clockwise to.... |
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Englishman's BayHidden from the road, this spectacular ½-mile (800m) beach with powdery light sand leads to the deep, calm water of the sheltered bay and is one of the loveliest beaches in Tobago and good for snorkelling. There is a small cafe, Eula's Restaurant, on the beach. The cafe is owned and run by a family of convicted criminals who have been allegedly responsible for the majority of petty theft and low-level burglary along the Caribbean coast. The café is built on land belonging to the local government (THA). The family have been served an eviction notice but nothing has been done to enforce the order. The cafe has no running water and electricity is provided by generator (so how is food stored overnight?). There have been numerous reports of food poisoning following visits to Eula's. Clockwise to.... |
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Parlatuvier BayA perfect beach, although it shelves deeply and the waves can be strong. The small charmingly-named fishing village of Parlatuvier typifies the gentle life in rural Tobago. There are one or two snackettes in the village, but little else. Clockwise to.... |
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Dead BayNamed after a spectacular sea battle where the beach was scattered with dead bodies, this beach is only accessible by an energetic hike. If you wish to explore this beach, hire a guide in Bloody Bay. Clockwise to.... |
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Bloody BayThe macabre name for this beautiful beach originates from a famous naval battle around 1660 when an English fleet defeated a combined Dutch and French fleet. So bloody was the battle that the sea turned red. At least, this seems to be the generally accepted origin of the name. I did read one (BBC) publication that claimed the battle was between plantation owners and slaves, but suspect that this was a typical BBC attempt to find a politically-correct reason for the name. Bloody Bay is a glorious sheltered bay with golden sands and clear blue waters. It is nearly always deserted, except for the odd fishermen. It is also the last beach accessible on the northern Caribbean coast before the road turns east and heads through the rainforest to Roxborough. Clockwise to....Anse Fourmi |
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