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Updated on 3-June-2009 |
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 | Pigeon Point
For those of you who seek the Caribbean idyll we offer you Pigeon Point. This is beach in its purest form. Incidentally it happens to be Tobago's most famous beach, only being matched by Maracas Beach in Trinidad. Entrance fee applicable. Adults $2.00, Children under 12, $1.00. Facilities provided: Change rooms, shaded seating areas, restaurant and bar. Opportunity to play beach sports with like minded individuals or take any reef/cruise tour from its picturesque jetty.
|  | Highland Falls
perhaps Tobago's best -known waterfall, Highland falls gives hikers the chance too stand under a magnificent waterfall and enjoy great birdwatching trails too.
|  | Castara Bay
Castara Bay offers snorkelling & swimming opportunities. A great example of the small, 'Robinson Crusoe' -type bays that pirates found ideal to hide in! |  | Charlotteville
Charlotteville and Man 'O War Bay. A picturesque active fishing village where fresh seafood is readilly available - both cooked and uncooked.
Good for both swimming and snorkeling, and with some nice hiking trails available. |  | Bloody Bay and Parlatuvier Bay
These villages are picturesque hamlets that have stunning scenery. One route option would to drive from Roxborough through the Rainforest and view the panorama of the Caribbean Sea and forests just at the crest over looking Bloody Bay, the scene of a naval battle that was so fierce that it was reputed that the waters turned red. Continue on to Parlatuvier and onward to L'Anse Fourmi where the villagers are curious but quietly welcoming. A tertiary road leads to Charlotteville though it is seldom used. Interesting little nooks and bays dot the drive along this route, feel welcome to take a dip in anyone that strikes your fancy. This can be an independent activity, all terrain/wheel vehicle rentals suggested.
|  | Plymouth
Plymouth is the main venue for Tobago's annual Jazz festival. Fort Bennet and Fort James lie at either end of Great Courlnd Bay along which Plymouth sits. A good example of Tobago's more rugged North Coast. |  | Flagstaff Hill Lookout
The site of a former military radio tower and observation post during World War II, Flagstaff Hill is located at the crest of the hill just as you are about to descent into Charlotteville. The road is second class and may not be paved, exercise caution, all wheel/terrain vehicles should be used on this road. An excellent view of St. Giles Islands and Charlotteville is to be had. Sunsets are magnificent.
|  | Little Tobago or Bird of Paradise Island
This small island just offshore of Speyside is one of the most important seabird sanctuaries in the Caribbean. The nature series "The Trials of Life" done by Richard Attenborough was filmed here. It plays host to The Red Billed Tropic Bird among others and at one time was home to transplanted Birds of Paradise from New Guinea. The Tropic Birds are most prevalent during the months of October to June. The island is forested and affords other opportunities to view birds and wildlife. Tours can be arranged through area hotels or directly with the village fishermen. Your best bets would be via concierge/front desk staff at the hotels/guesthouses.
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Speyside
Diving! Seafood! and more ... Spayside is well known for it's beautifull dive sites, excellent local seafood and the Tobago Forest Reserve, the oldest protected rainforest in the Western hemisphere.
These pristine reefs include; Batteaus reef, Goat Island reef, Angel reef, Little Tobago reef and Belmont reef. |  | Argyle Waterfalls
An impressive, easily accessible three-tier waterfall located close to Roxborough. The waterfall has several plunge pools.
Entrance fee applies. $4.00, guides are available for approx. $3.00. Best visited in the rainy season when the falls are at their most lively.
|  | Twin Falls |  | Pirogue At Petit Trou Lagoon
Common in Tobagonian fishing villages, Pirogues are ideal for shallow waters because of the flat shape of the boat's undersides; the design is thought to be of West African origin.
|  | Scarborough
Tobago's capital, Scarborough, allows you to chance to get some shopping in, visit the local market, and visit the botanical gardens and just have a general wander. If you're feeling adventurous, take the chance to sample some of the local food too from streetside snackettes and vendors! At Carnival time in February each year you can also catch the street parades. You also catch the ferry to Trinidad from here. |
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