In Tobago you will find many scenic Beaches, Bays and Ports.  The island’s main city of Scarborough is the main drop off point for the ferry service and shuttles, along with the cruise port of the island.  Shops and restaurants fill downtown here, and is the starting point for exploring the rest of the island.

 There are numerous picture perfect beaches on the island of Tobago.  One of the most famous and popular beach, Pigeon Point has gained most of is popularity due to its powder white sands.  Here you can walk among the numerous food stands, watersports kiosks, picnic table and locals selling their arts and crafts.  This beach is very tourist-friendly, and has many facilities such as gift shops, restrooms with showers, small restaurants and a bandstand for live entertainment.  Here you can also sign up for snorkeling excursions that leave from the beach.

 More north from Pigeon Point, you will find many Bays and Beaches, among them are:  Back Bay, which is great for snorkeling and surfing; Great Courland Bay, which is known for the turtles that nest nearby; Englishman’s Bay, is known as the ‘deserted paradise’ of the area, where you can literally get away from it all; Man-O-War Bay, where you can watch the fishermen from the nearby town of Charlottesville fish, and then sell their catch of the day; and couples can find pink sands in a secluded beach at Lovers’ Beach, which is only accessible by boat.

 Charlotte Bay is where you can go off the beaten path.  This small fishing village is located on the northeastern coast along a beautiful stretch of sand and is ideal for diving.  This town is very laid back, and you will usually see the locals just sitting on the pier, beer in hand, listing to reggae and chatting with locals and visitors alike.

 Once a military base, Fort King George offers spectacular views of the ocean and port from its location atop a cliff.  Located here is a small museum which displays weapons, idols and other artifacts from the native Amerindian people.  Along with a fine arts center that displays local artists’ latest works.

 If you are looking for a scenic, relaxing beach, go to Store Bay.  This 640-ft. stretch is ideal for swimming with warm water and gentle currents year round.  There are also many comfortable facilities on the beach, such as changing rooms with showers, seating, local food vendors, and lifeguards that relaxingly police the area.

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