The island of Tobago is located north west of larger sister island, Trinidad.
Spanning 116 sqm miles, the small island has a population of just over 62,000 versus 1.4 million people on Trinidad.
In contrast to the more industrialized Trinidad, Tobago has developed a strong tourism industry, centred on its, beaches, water sports and wildlife. Home to over 6,000 species of flora and fauna, Tobago is a popular destination for beach, bird watching and diving lovers. Several large resorts have been developed in coastal areas such as Crown Point, Store Bay, Buccoo Reef and Pigeon Point and there are 2 championship golf courses on the island – Mount Irvine Golf Course and the Tobago Plantations Golf Course.
The Tobago real estate market offers some beautiful luxury homes for sale overlooking the beaches and golf courses, as well as land for development for both residential buyers and commercial property investors. Homes for sale in Tobago primarily range from luxury beachfront houses to affordable villas.
Key Facts:
Capital: Tobago – Scarborough
Climate: Average Temp. High - 31°C (31°F) Average Low - 21°C (69°F)
Currency: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TT$)
Attractions / Annual Events:
Buccoo Reef Marine Park The Nylon Pool Argyle Waterfall Main Ridge Rainforest Reserve Pigeon Point Heritage Park Tobago Jazz Experience Bago Carnival Blue Food Festival Annual Goat Race
Trinidad & Tobago is located below the hurricane belt and is the most southerly of the Caribbean islands
Tobago’s Main Ridge Forest Reserve is one of the oldest protected forest reserves in the western hemisphere
Tobago hosts over 230 rare species of bird life.
Tobago is approximately 25 miles from the island of Trinidad.