Home

Facilities

Places To Eat

Things To Do

Practical Information

Gallery

Contact Us

Things to do in Charlotteville and Surroundings

Swimming and Snokling and Lazing on the Beach

The beaches here are all soft beautiful sand.

There is good safe swimming at the Charlotteville Beach - 7 minutes walk.

Here there is a good coral reef where many fish and corals can be seen.

Pirates’ Bay, probably the most beautiful little beach in Tobago is a 20 minute walk along a track from the village or a short boatride with one of the fishermen. Excellent snorkelling.

You can also go to one of the other lovely beaches in Man’o’war bay by fishing boat from the village or on foot.

From Speyside, a ten minute drive from Charlotteville, you can visit little Tobago and go snorkelling and swimming in the bay.

There are many other beautiful beaches within easy driving distance, such as Englishman’s Bay, Castara, Parlatuvier.

Kayaking

There is a kayak centre in Charlotteville. You can take a day trip around Man o’ war bay including visits to beaches, walking in the forest to a waterfall, and picnic on a beach.

Scuba Diving

There is a diving centre at the Banana Boat in Charlotteville. There are 3 dive centres in Speyside which is 10 minutes drive from Charlotteville.

Glass Bottom Boat

Sonson will take you on a cruise around the bay. Enjoy a picnic and snorkelling from his boat. Tel: 7596108

Birdwatching / Ornithology

Tobago is renowned for the variety of beautiful and interesting tropical birds. Many of these can be seen from the White House. A short trip to the Tobago Forest Reserve, to Argyle waterfalls, Little Tobago and other beauty spots gives you access to many other species. You can go alone or take an expert guide.

Tennis

There is a floodlit tennis court for hire at Blue Waters Hotel in Speyside, 10 minutes drive away. Don’t try this in the daytime as it is too hot.

Night Life

Night life is generally quiet in Charlotteville.

There are several interesting places to eat and drink in charming rustic surroundings – see places to eat and drink

There is usually a Party night at the Beach bar on Fridays.

Various happenings from time to time in the village like the Fisherman’s festival in March and many others throughout the year.

Liming

The local evening pastime is meeting people for a chat or lime as the locals call it.

The usual place is on the wall at the seafront where the locals and visitors will be ready for a chat with you.

Lyda’s bar at the seafront is a popular liming spot and good for sunset watching.