Beaches

There are about 35 bays and beaches around Tobago’s coast that can be used for bathing and swimming along with other safe activities; There are also numerous inlets and patches of reefs that can be explored salefy with kayak or by boat.

  • Tobago’s Best Beaches

    Tobago is surrounded by beautiful bays and beaches, here are a few that can be considered the best bays around the Island. They are selected based on attractiveness and distance to local amenities.

    Store Bay

    Store bay is situated on the southern-western coast of Tobago in the Crown Point area next to the to Airport. It’s a very popular bay for locals and visitors and also serves as a hub for reef tours on the glass-bottom boats and tasty local foods.

    Local Amenities

    • Lifeguards
    • Public Washrooms
    • Hotels/Guesthouses
    • Security
    • Restuarants & Bars
    • Snorkelling/Kayaking
    • Food Vendors/Craft shops
    • Public Transport
    • Off Road Parking
    • Airport, Police station, Fire station
    • Banks, Supermarkets
    Useful Tips
    • Never leave your personal belongings unattended.
    • Exercise caution when in the water.
    • Keep the beach clean and litter free.

    Mt. Irvine Bay

    Mt. Irvine Bay is situated on the western coast of Tobago between the villages of Buccoo and Black Rock. The Bay is the surfing spot of the Island having one of the best (right) reef breaks in the country.

    Local Amenities

    • Lifeguards
    • Public Washroom
    • Hotels/Guesthouses
    • Security
    • Restuarants & Bars
    • Fish Market
    • Surfing/Snorkelling/Kayaking
    • Cabanas
    • Food Vendors
    • Public Transport
    • Off Road Parking 

    Back Bay

    Back Bay also known as (Rocky Point) is a small neighboring bay to Mt. Irvine bay. The bay is secluded and very popular with nesting sea turtles such as the Leatherbacks, Hawksbills and ocassionally Green turtles.

    Useful Tips
    • Never leave your personal belongings unattended.
    • Exercise caution when in the water.
    • Keep the beach clean and litter free.

    Man O' War Bay

    Man O’ War Bay is situated on the North Eastern coast of Tobago in the last Village of the Island, Charlotteville. The Bay comprises of smaller bays and inlets such as the popular Pirate’s Bay.

    Local Amenities

    • Lifeguards
    • Public Washroom
    • Guesthouses
    • Security/Police
    • Restuarants & Bars
    • Fish Market
    • Snorkelling/Kayaking
    • Food Vendors
    • Public Transport

    Pirates Bay

    Pirates Bay is located a short distance away from the main bay. Its a small secluded bay popular with sailors, visitors and locals alike.

    Useful Tips
    • Never leave your personal belongings unattended.
    • Exercise caution when in the water.
    • Keep the beach clean and litter free.

    Castara Bay

    Castara Bay is situated on the eastern coast of Tobago in the village of Castara. The Bay comprises two main sections, ‘Big bay’ and ‘Little bay’.

    Local Amenities

    • Lifeguards
    • Public Washroom
    • Guesthouses
    • Restuarants & Bars
    • Fish Market
    • Snorkelling/Kayaking
    • Food Vendors
    • Public Transport
    Useful Tips
    • Never leave your personal belongings unattended.
    • Exercise caution when in the water.
    • Keep the beach clean and litter free.

    Buccoo Bay

    Buccoo Bay is situated on the western coast of Tobago in the village of Buccoo. The Bay is long and narrow and is shelthed by the Buccoo Reef making it a haven  for small patches of coral reefs and numerious marine creatures and features.

    Local Amenities

    • Lifeguards
    • Guesthouses
    • Security
    • Restuarants & Bars
    • Fish Market
    • Snorkelling/Kayaking
    • Food Vendors
    • Public Transport
    Useful Tips
    • Never leave your personal belongings unattended.
    • Exercise caution when in the water.
    • Keep the beach clean and litter free.