Part of a 125-acre park at Tobago´s southwestern tip and just a short drive from Scarborough, the island´s most famous and picturesque is Pigeon Point (pictured here), renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sandy shores, and the iconic thatch-roofed jetty. It´s a full-service scene here, with water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding and amenities like restaurants, bars, and beach chair/umbrella rentals.

A bit north of here, there´s another fine beach at Buccoo Bay, whose claim to fame is its extensive offshore reef, home to colorful coralsand tropical fish, as well as giant sea turtles. Glass-bottom boat tours are available for those who prefer to stay dry while enjoying the underwater beauty. The reef is part of the Buccoo Reef Marine Park, which also includes the famous Nylon Pool, a shallow sandy area in the middle of the sea where you can swim and stand waist-deep in the clear waters.

A bit farther afield – on the northwest coast just under an hour from Scarborough –Englishman's Bay  is a crescent-shaped beauty often described as the island´s most beautiful, surrounded by lush greenery, and with maybe a couple of dozen other beachgoers around you. Not much in the way of amenities – just a small, rustic restaurant serving simple local fare. Perfect for “limin´” (the Caribbean version of chilling out).

Read more in my post The Island of Tobago Is a Sweet Little Slice of the Old-Time Caribbean.

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