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| Featured Below... Maracas Beach Manzanilla BeachPigeon Point Store BayBlanchisseuseChacachacare |
That's a difficult question to answer because the diversity Trinidad and Tobago offers is unique in the Caribbean. Some Trinidad beaches are great for swimming, others for beachcombing. Some are ideal for surfing, while still others are renowned for their scenery. Some ribbon along for miles and other fit snuggly into wild, secluded coves.
In our opinion, selecting your favorite Trinidad and Tobago beach depends, to a great degree, on what you plan to do while you're there...
Of all Trinidad beaches, Maracas is the popular favorite and the closest to the capital, Port-of-Spain. This idyllic Caribbean beach, lined with coconut trees and surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains lies nestled in the lazy crescent of Maracas Bay.
As far as Trinidad beaches go, Maracas Beach is one of the best for swimming, body surfing and simply enjoying the mesmerizing waves. While the beauty and charm of this tropical beach are sufficient to rank it among the best beaches in the Caribbean, Maracas Beach Trinidad further promises a gastronomical delight of local renown that awaits your taste buds beachside.
Manzanilla and the Captivating Cocal
Imagine mile upon mile of undeveloped, secluded Trinidad beach to explore. There are various points along Manzanilla Beach where you'll stand alone, like a marooned pirate in an Hollywood movie, your back against a wall of uncountable coconut trees.
As you look eastward, out across the Atlantic Ocean, you can picture Christopher Columbus being blown toward you on his voyage of discovery, by the very same Trade Winds that buffet this sandy coastline today.
This ribbon of sand is a beachcomber's paradise, a tropical beach that cries out to be explored. Walk with us along this sandy highway, where the only traffic we'll meet are prehistoric looking mudskippers, dainty shore birds and ghost crabs out shopping for lunch.
Pigeon Point Beach Tobago, is one of those Caribbean beaches that's been featured on so many travel magazines it feels familiar.
The barrier of Buccoo Reef guards this Trinidad and Tobago beach where calm, aqua-blue waters gently lap upon coral sands. No matter what you plan to do here - soak up the sun, snorkel or swim in the pool-like water - the atmosphere is perfect for romance and relaxation.
Store Bay is a diminutive, picture-perfect, coral sand beach that's only a 5-minute walk from the airport. If it's aqua blue water, tanning chairs and umbrella drinks, or easy access to souvenirs and good restaurants you desire... then pull up a chair and rub on the suntan lotion, because you've found the right beach.
Store Bay's calm, clear waters make it superb for swimming, snorkeling, and if you desire more, there's a glass-bottom boat leaving for Buccoo Reef almost every half hour on a busy day. Store Bay is the ideal, activity-packed tropical beach for the confirmed tourist.
Blanchisseuse is a mysterious, changeable and often secluded beach, far from weekend crowds. It's a great Trinidad and Tobago beach for Boogie boarding, body surfing and on stormy days a little serious surfing. It's also a great place to relax and get away from weekend crowds. Blanchisseuse is a private-party kind of tropical beach for those who seek a little adventure.
This is the wild, rocky North Coast where Blanchisseuse - meaning, "white sand" - gleams like a lost jewel. You'll be glad you found it, because... those who visit, make it a point to return, and those who return, make it a habit...
Variety Galore
Trinidad beaches are like its people, diverse. There are the caramel-colored sand beaches of Matelot and Grande Rivere where giant leatherback turtles lay their eggs. There are wild stretches of Balandra where the sea seems angered by the very presence of the shore...
Then there's the mystic seclusion of Paria Bay, for those prepared for a long drive and a stimulating hike, and the quiet calm of the Boca Islands, off Trinidad's northwestern tip, for those interested in a short boat ride to visit Chacachacare and a unique Trinidad beach.
Which is our favorite Trinidad and Tobago beach? Umm? We're still thinking about how to answer that one. After you visit, tell us what you think, vote for your favorite Trinidad and Tobago beach.
