Englishman’s Bay
Just when you thought you’d found your favourite Tobago beach, another one comes along and makes you think again.
Deserted and undeveloped
Englishman’s Bay, on the leeward coast, is a beautiful and classic Caribbean beach.
Looking down from the Northside Road, it’s a crescent of pale yellow sand and turquoise water fringed by deep green rainforest.
It’s almost completely untouched.
The clear water is great for snorkelling and exploring the marine life off the rocky headland jutting away from the sand.
Picture: Jenny Craddock
A fisherman hoves into view
Here at Englishman’s Bay you can while away the hours watching the pelicans dive for food.
High above, the sharp-eyed frigate bird circles, occasionally swooping down to feed from the surface of the water.
And then the fishing boat Thank God, with a couple of men looking for bait, hoves into view and potters across the bay before disappearing.
Englishman’s Bay is virtually undeveloped and is regularly deserted.
A gravel track from the road leads to the beach’s small car park, where there’s also a restaurant, serving excellent and good value food.
Restaurant and craft shop
The forest behind the beach is full of birdlife, including this Mot Mot which was filmed not far from the car park.
Taxis bring visitors who don’t seem to stay for long. You might also find some locals on the weekend, perhaps from Tobago or further afield from Trinidad, though they tend to hang out near the restaurant and craft shop.
The far end will be all yours. Englishman’s Bay: a beautiful beach.