Poolside's Tobago Guidebook
Tobago's Beaches
A beautiful beaches just five minutes away from poolside it makes an easy day out with water sports restaurant bar surfing sun lounge has it has it all!
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Mount Irvine Bay
A beautiful beaches just five minutes away from poolside it makes an easy day out with water sports restaurant bar surfing sun lounge has it has it all!
Beautiful long golden sands and great water Buccoo Beach is a great choice for a family day out for couples and just 5 minutes away from us the perfect day out!
Buccoo Bay
Beautiful long golden sands and great water Buccoo Beach is a great choice for a family day out for couples and just 5 minutes away from us the perfect day out!
10 to 15 minutes drive from Poolside Apartments is Store Bay. this beach facility has everything you need to spend the day restaurants bars and shops and is often the starting place to go out to Tobago's famous Nylon Pool!
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Store Bay Beach
10 to 15 minutes drive from Poolside Apartments is Store Bay. this beach facility has everything you need to spend the day restaurants bars and shops and is often the starting place to go out to Tobago's famous Nylon Pool!
A gorgeous sleepy little fishing village that is definitely worth a visit specifically heavenly or little Bay. Great snorkeling! I actually saw my first turtle swimming here in Tobago.
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Castara Bay
A gorgeous sleepy little fishing village that is definitely worth a visit specifically heavenly or little Bay. Great snorkeling! I actually saw my first turtle swimming here in Tobago.
Off the beaten track a beautiful beach to visit about an hours drive from us in the North of the island.
Parlatuvier Bay
Off the beaten track a beautiful beach to visit about an hours drive from us in the North of the island.
Accessible mainly by boat or a windy rough track this is a wonderful Beach tucked away for snorkeling and relaxation.
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Piratenbaai
Accessible mainly by boat or a windy rough track this is a wonderful Beach tucked away for snorkeling and relaxation.
A long stretch or golden sands just a 5 minutes drive from us at Poolside Apartments Tobago.
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Stonehaven Bay
A long stretch or golden sands just a 5 minutes drive from us at Poolside Apartments Tobago.
A long stretch of golden sands that from March is visited by Leatherback turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs. Turtle watching can be arranged.
Great Courland Bay (Turtle Beach)
A long stretch of golden sands that from March is visited by Leatherback turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs. Turtle watching can be arranged.
Nylon Pool
A must experience for anyone travelling to Tobago
Situated on the North Eastern tip of Tobago on Man-o-war Bay, the sleepy fishing village of Charlotteville is the perfect destination for the traveler seeking a picturesque location with a great beach that is largely untouched by the influences of the mainstream tourism industry.
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Charlotteville
Situated on the North Eastern tip of Tobago on Man-o-war Bay, the sleepy fishing village of Charlotteville is the perfect destination for the traveler seeking a picturesque location with a great beach that is largely untouched by the influences of the mainstream tourism industry.
Tobago's world famous Pigeon Point Beach is just too short 10 to 15 minute drive from us! a completely equipped Beach facility with water sports restaurants bars and shops. famous for its beautiful white sands and turquoise clear waters.
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Pigeon Point Beach
Tobago's world famous Pigeon Point Beach is just too short 10 to 15 minute drive from us! a completely equipped Beach facility with water sports restaurants bars and shops. famous for its beautiful white sands and turquoise clear waters.
Local to us and often deserted this magnificent beach is very quiet and therefore is best visited in groups.
Back Bay
Local to us and often deserted this magnificent beach is very quiet and therefore is best visited in groups.
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Tobago. Great snorkeling and peace and quiet. One little restaurant that serves a fresh dish everyday.
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Englishmans Bay
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Tobago. Great snorkeling and peace and quiet. One little restaurant that serves a fresh dish everyday.
Food Scene
2 minute drive away from us a nice place to grab some fresh food or a cold beer
A nice place to go for lunch or an evening meal with a beautiful view of Buccoo Bay.
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Luvinia's Seafood & Steak Restaurant
Miller StreetA nice place to go for lunch or an evening meal with a beautiful view of Buccoo Bay.
Just a five-minute drive from poolside this is a great place to eat in the evening. friendly service and the food is always top notch.
Z's Grill Shack
Just a five-minute drive from poolside this is a great place to eat in the evening. friendly service and the food is always top notch.
Tucked away small local bar that does great food especially their chicken wings. Just a couple of minutes drive from us on the Shirvan Road.
Bar Hop In
Tucked away small local bar that does great food especially their chicken wings. Just a couple of minutes drive from us on the Shirvan Road.
Lovely restaurant to enjoy an evening mail including catch of the Day another local delicacies. just a five-minute drive or less from Poolside.
Edge of The Reef
Shirvan RoadLovely restaurant to enjoy an evening mail including catch of the Day another local delicacies. just a five-minute drive or less from Poolside.
Japia Roti Diner
7 Robert Trace ExtAn easy fix for lunch at 2 minute walk from Poolside!
A two-minute walk from Poolside they do a lovely evening meal. Local home cooked food from lobster & steak to fish of the day.
Honeys Restaurant
Community LaneA two-minute walk from Poolside they do a lovely evening meal. Local home cooked food from lobster & steak to fish of the day.
Bar Hop In
A tucked-away great little spot 2 minutes drive from us to eat or drink.
Close by magnificent view! Ideal to grab a bite to eat or relax with a cold beer.
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Waves Restaurant& Bar
Close by magnificent view! Ideal to grab a bite to eat or relax with a cold beer.
2 minutes from us this is an ideal place to pick up a quick Chinese meal when returning to Poolside after a day of fun filled Tobago adventures.
Eat Time Chinese Restaurant
141 Shirvan Road2 minutes from us this is an ideal place to pick up a quick Chinese meal when returning to Poolside after a day of fun filled Tobago adventures.
2 minutes away local bakery for fresh bread, a quick breakfast or local delicacies. A life saver for us personally on many occasions!
Mickey's Bakery
Auchenskeoch Buccoo Bay Road2 minutes away local bakery for fresh bread, a quick breakfast or local delicacies. A life saver for us personally on many occasions!
Friendly people always delicious! As well as their many fish dishes they cook a mean steak!
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The Fish Pot
Friendly people always delicious! As well as their many fish dishes they cook a mean steak!
Find dining or grab some lunch although inside offers a fab view of the Buccoo bay.
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Makara Restaurant
Find dining or grab some lunch although inside offers a fab view of the Buccoo bay.
Our favourite restaurant for Italian here in Tobago a 5 minutes drive away in Buccoo.
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La Tartaruga
Auchenskeoch Buccoo Bay RoadOur favourite restaurant for Italian here in Tobago a 5 minutes drive away in Buccoo.
Located on the Shirvan Plaza less than 5 minutes drive from us a quick and easy place to pick up fried or rotisserie chicken!
Roosters
Shirvan RoadLocated on the Shirvan Plaza less than 5 minutes drive from us a quick and easy place to pick up fried or rotisserie chicken!
The Porch
Lovely ambiance and nice pizza!
Brown Cow Restaurant
199 Milford RdDelicious food and lovely ambiance
Our favourite Chinese take away restaurant here in Tobago. Just 5 minutes drive from us.
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Papillon
Auchenskeoch Buccoo Bay RoadOur favourite Chinese take away restaurant here in Tobago. Just 5 minutes drive from us.
Supermarkets
Bethany Economart
A two-minute walk away mini supermarket.
the biggest supermarket in Tobago is Penny Savers in Canaan. This is a five to ten minute drive from us here at Poolside.
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Penny Savers Supermarket
Milford Roadthe biggest supermarket in Tobago is Penny Savers in Canaan. This is a five to ten minute drive from us here at Poolside.
Small supermarket that has everything just 2 minutes drive from us here at Poolside Apartments Tobago or a slightly longer walk!
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R.T. Morshead
131 Buccoo RdSmall supermarket that has everything just 2 minutes drive from us here at Poolside Apartments Tobago or a slightly longer walk!
Sightseeing
Tobago's highest waterfall Argyle attracts locals and foreigners to its cascade of cool, crisp water that flows down from three dramatic levels.
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Argyle Falls
Tobago's highest waterfall Argyle attracts locals and foreigners to its cascade of cool, crisp water that flows down from three dramatic levels.
Parlatuvier - Top River Falls offers an easy-access cooldown. From the car park, a path winds down through frothy stands of bamboo to the river, from where it’s a five-minute walk along the bank to the waterfall, a three-tiered affair with two deep pools of clear, cold water.
Parlatuvier Waterfall
Roxborough - Parlatuvier RoadParlatuvier - Top River Falls offers an easy-access cooldown. From the car park, a path winds down through frothy stands of bamboo to the river, from where it’s a five-minute walk along the bank to the waterfall, a three-tiered affair with two deep pools of clear, cold water.
A quick visit to the Botanical garden is all it take to enjoy the lush vegetation and local fauna.
Scarborough Botanical Garden
Gardenside StreetA quick visit to the Botanical garden is all it take to enjoy the lush vegetation and local fauna.
The fringing reef boasts five reef flats separated by deep channels. The sheer array of flora and fauna – dazzling sponges, hard corals and tropical fish – makes marine biologists giddy.
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Buccoo Reef
The fringing reef boasts five reef flats separated by deep channels. The sheer array of flora and fauna – dazzling sponges, hard corals and tropical fish – makes marine biologists giddy.
Breathtaking views from this well preserved military fort make this a must-see destination.
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Fort King George
84 Fort StBreathtaking views from this well preserved military fort make this a must-see destination.
The fantastic panoramic view from this destination – among the best in Tobago – more than makes up for the location being less impressive architecturally than other fort destinations in Tobago. Visitors are offered a spectacular views of Charlotteville on one side, and across to Hermitage Bay and Pirate’s Bay on the other.
Fort Campbelton
Charlotteville-L'Anse Fourmi RoadThe fantastic panoramic view from this destination – among the best in Tobago – more than makes up for the location being less impressive architecturally than other fort destinations in Tobago. Visitors are offered a spectacular views of Charlotteville on one side, and across to Hermitage Bay and Pirate’s Bay on the other.
Sugar was the key crop in Tobago from the time that Gedney Clarke, a British landowner, exported the first shipment in 1770. The cultivation, reaping and processing of sugar canes dominated all aspects of island life and culture into the early 1900s
Speyside Water Wheel
Sugar was the key crop in Tobago from the time that Gedney Clarke, a British landowner, exported the first shipment in 1770. The cultivation, reaping and processing of sugar canes dominated all aspects of island life and culture into the early 1900s
Fort James is an 18th-century British coastal fortification that once defended the town of Plymouth, Tobago's former capital.
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Fort James
Shelbourne StreetFort James is an 18th-century British coastal fortification that once defended the town of Plymouth, Tobago's former capital.
Nights Out
A casino and a lively local music scene especially at the weekend.
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Jade Monkey Casino Bar and Grill
Milford RoadA casino and a lively local music scene especially at the weekend.
Moon Over Water Bar
A local bar with cool vibes and friendly locals.
A Sunday night favourite set in Buccoo which has nothing to do with the church. Steel pan early on, huge selection of local food and craft vendors. Then dance the night away until the early hours. Just 5 minutes drive from Poolside Apartments Tobago.
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Sunday School
Auchenskeoch Buccoo Bay RoadA Sunday night favourite set in Buccoo which has nothing to do with the church. Steel pan early on, huge selection of local food and craft vendors. Then dance the night away until the early hours. Just 5 minutes drive from Poolside Apartments Tobago.
A relaxing place on Scarborough sea front with a trendy crowd ice cold beers and great food.
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Bar Code
A relaxing place on Scarborough sea front with a trendy crowd ice cold beers and great food.
Tours & Excursions
Pigeon Point Heritage Park
Nice guy for tours and sight seeing excursions.
Radical Sports Tobago
Pigeon Point RoadLocal watersports at Pigeon Point Beach
"Genesis Nature Park" is a home-based, family-owned and operated Petting Zoo set in a beautiful tropical garden with an in-house Art Gallery.
Genesis Nature Park & Art Gallery
2-6 Grandy Gully"Genesis Nature Park" is a home-based, family-owned and operated Petting Zoo set in a beautiful tropical garden with an in-house Art Gallery.
Useful Places
PharmaRx Pharmacy
Shirvan RoadLocal pharmacy
Penny Savers Pharmacy
Auchenskeoch Buccoo Bay RoadLocal pharmacy
Dr. Kumar's Office
Scarborough General Hospital
Local hospital
Moore's Dental
2 Robinson StLocal Dentist
TENDERCARE FAMILY DENTAL
Buccoo Health Center
Canaan Health Centre
NP Gas Station
Milford RoadOrange Hill NP Gas Station & Quik Shoppe
Milford RoadShirvan Road Police Station