On the small island of Tobago, north of Trinidad in the Southern Caribbean, it is often hard not to find a beach to yourself. Tobago, unlike Trinidad, is largely unspoilt and uncommercial, making it a holiday-maker’s paradise. Secluded beaches with stretches of clear blue-green water and stunning white sands sheltered by the leaning palms of rainforest trees can be found at numerous points along Tobago’s coastline. We give you three of Tobago’s absolute must-sees for every sun-bather, snorkler and surfer.

Englishman’s Bay

This 800-metre beach on the very edge of the rainforest is mysteriously hidden. A small wooden signpost off the tarmac road will point you down a sun-splashed tunnel of bamboo, after which you find yourself treading upon a curve of almost dream-like powdery white sand surrounded by lush green trees. You can sun-bathe, read and snooze here to the chirping of parrots in the rainforest, cooled by the breeze blowing from the Caribbean sea, and the beach has a small café – ‘Eula’s restaurant’ – so you don’t have to carry refreshments. Be sure not to brush past the craft stalls; the stock sold on this beach is of a much better quality to that sold elsewhere on the island.

Mount Irvine

Mount Irvine, located between Buccoo and Arnos Vale and 800-metres long is a surfer’s paradise. The section of the beach furthest away from the Mount Irvine Hotel has a great watersport’s shack, the waves are perfect, especially from December to March, and the restaurant has tasty food at low extremely prices. Selling burgers, chips, chicken, the traditional ‘rotis’ of the island (corn flour pancakes stuffed with vegetables and meat) and ‘carib’ bottled beers (the locals’ most popular drink), the hungry surfer will find himself well-satisfied. The water is also ideal for snorkling; you can swim with lobster angel-fish, the bermacuda and even orange tube sponges.

Pigeon Point

The peninsula of Pigeon Point is touted as being the most beautiful beach on the island. Near Crown Point, on the West of the island, the beach has still, turquoise water and breath-taking coral sand scattered with grass roof huts. In the middle, there is a wooden jetty with a grass roof hut on the end of it, recognised as the signature image for the island . The only draw-back is that this is the one beach on the island that is becoming increasingly commercial. It is TT$18 to spend the day there, has fast-food stacks in the food arena and it can, at certain periods, be extremely crowded.

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