Trinidad and Tobago Resorts

Choosing Trinidad and Tobago for ecological and beach tourism purposes, tourists will encounter a wide variety of tropical resorts of rare beauty. First they will have to choose between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad is the largest island of the republic. Many resorts and hotels of all categories, diving clubs and sports centers are concentrated in the north of the island next to the beaches. The island is first of all famous as home to the capital of the country - Port-of-Spain. Port-of-Spain, surrounded by lush green hills, is also a beautiful touristic resort that never leaves tourists indifferent. It is a fusion of modern skyscrapers and magnificent historical buildings and monuments. A tour to the capital will be interesting for history lovers. In Port of Spain peacefully coexist monuments of three cultures: Christian and Hindu temples, Muslim mosques. The city is inhabited by tropical birds, including 40 species of hummingbirds. This colorful city is home to many museums, monuments and historical buildings.

San Fernando is the second largest municipality in the whole of Trinidad and Tobago, located on the west coast of Trinidad. Most locals call their town simply "Sando". This is the name you're likely to hear often, enjoying a holiday in San Fernando. You can go fishing or hiking in Sando.

Chaguanas in Trinidad fascinates tourists for shopping. The city is also known for its East Indian flavor.

The city of Nord-Range is popular for its waterfalls, wonderful beaches, being the best ones in Trinidad.

The oldest European city and first capital of Trinidad, the city of St. Joseph is considered the most picturesque settlement in the southern part of the chain Nord-Range. A hundred works of French and Spanish colonial architecture are concentrated in the city. The impressive minaret of the mosque, Mohammed Al-Jinnah Memorial is always crowded with tourists. Strikingly beautiful Abercrombie Street runs up the hill to the Maracas, Royal Road, which passes to the north in lush Maracas-St-Joseph Valley.

The north coast of the island is one of the most popular recreation areas in Trinidad. Steep headlands restrict the vast, horseshoe-shaped bay of Las Cuevas. On either side of it a bit smaller bays stretch, perfect for relaxing by the sea. The adjacent coast is full of various natural and cultural monuments. The main attractions of this region are the isolated One Thousand Steps Beach, Rincon beautiful waterfalls and Angel with the green bushes trail Rincon. At the end of the road tourists encounter the colorful village Blanshisso with the nearby ponds of Tree Pullz, Marianne River lagoon, the beach and waterfall of Paria Avocat.

Trinidad is not that rich in luxury beaches and miles of white sand, but here you can find almost any marine area. The main beach areas of the island are Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas, Blanshisso, Grande-Riviere and Toco Bay, Skottland Bay on the northwest coast, bays of Balandra and Salybia, Maillard in the southern part of the island and others. In the beach areas the great number of hotels and resorts of all categories, and numerous marine clubs and sports centers offer all facilities for your perfect recreation.

Tobago's main "trump cards" are its luxurious underwater world, untouched nature, deserted beaches and lush rainforests. Its unique tropical flavor, white and pink sands beaches and its wonderful fauna and flora make the island a desiring resort for many tourists. At the International Tourism Fair in London Tobago was awarded "Best Caribbean Island of the year" in 2004.

Unlike its southern neighbor, Tobago has a set of beautiful coasts and beaches, many of which are among the best resort areas of the Caribbean Sea. Among the best places to relax by the sea on the windward coasts are Turtle Beach, Pigeon Point, Sandy Point and Crown Point, Store Bay Bays, the entire coast near Speyside, Kings Bay, Custar, Parlatuve Bay and Inglishmens Bay.

Tobago has a well developed dive sites, like the Baku-Tobago Reef, the Columbus Passage, with its reefs Divers' Dream, Divers-Tirst, Flying Reef and Cove Reef, many beautiful areas around Kullodena, Mount Irvine and many other famous places. Famous Baku Reef near Pigeon Point is the best place for snorkeling and diving on the coast. It is home to more than forty coral varieties and 140 species of fish. Good conditions for snorkeling can be found in the Bay Pirates Bay, at Angel Reef, in Butt, Belmont, Starwood, and Kurland Great Bay. Often called "A diver's Disneyland", Tobago has a luxurious underwater ecosystems, the decoration of which is the so-called "brain coral", which is the largest in the world.

Trinidad and Tobago resorts will color your stay on the islands and leave a bright spot in your memory definitely.