Scenic Tobago

OVERVIEW

See southern Tobago’s finest attractions, including favorites such as colonial forts and the island’s most scenic natural settings. Your first stop will be the Mysterious Tombstone, which bears a puzzling epitaph from the 18th century. It lies in the shadow of Fort James, a British-built fortress constructed with coral stone in the 1800s. The views are well worth a photo. The sights are just as impressive on the other side of Tobago, as you will see driving through the Mount Irvine Bay Golf Course, a green jewel carved from the grounds of an old coconut plantation. On the return to Scarborough, you will visit Fort King George, which sits on a cliff high above the ocean. Built by the British in the 1770s, it is the island’s best-preserved historical monument. Active until 1854, the fort displays weapons such as cannons on the grounds and in a small museum that was once the guardhouse.

HIGHLIGHTS

• View some of the most picturesque coastal and inland areas of Tobago.
• See two historical forts that attest to the fact that Tobago was repeatedly attacked.
• Enjoy gorgeous views from the beach at Store Bay on the island’s western tip.
• Drive through an emerald-green golf course built on a former coconut plantation.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.