The Best Beaches in Trinidad
Trinidad may be famous for Carnival, but its beaches are equally spectacular. Unlike the heavily touristed shores of some Caribbean islands, many of Trinidad's beaches remain beautifully unspoilt. Whether you crave the social buzz of Maracas Bay with its legendary bake and shark stalls, the serene beauty of Las Cuevas nestled beneath dramatic cliffs, or the raw Atlantic power of the east coast, Trinidad has a beach for every mood. The north coast is carved from the Northern Range mountains, creating dramatic bays backed by lush rainforest, while the east coast stretches for kilometres of coconut-palm-lined sand. Here's your guide to the seven best beaches on the island.
🏖️ Maracas Bay
Trinidad's most famous beach — a sweeping crescent of golden sand where the legendary Richard's bake and shark has been feeding beachgoers for decades. The scenic 45-minute drive from Port of Spain over the Northern Range is an experience in itself.
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🌊 Las Cuevas
Just 15 minutes past Maracas, Las Cuevas is the quieter, more laid-back alternative. Named after the caves at its eastern end, this beach offers changing facilities, lifeguards, and a peaceful atmosphere away from the weekend crowds.
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🐢 Mayaro Beach
Five kilometres of unbroken east coast sand, Mayaro is a favourite for weekend getaways. The warm Atlantic waters, coconut palms, and beach houses create a completely different vibe. During nesting season, leatherback turtles come ashore at night.
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🌿 Blanchisseuse
Where the rainforest meets the sea. Blanchisseuse is one of Trinidad's most scenic north coast beaches, set at the end of a winding road through the Northern Range. Rivers flow into the ocean here, creating natural freshwater pools perfect for cooling off.
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🏄 Tyrico Bay
A compact, scenic bay between Maracas and Las Cuevas, Tyrico is popular with surfers and bodysurfers. Its powerful waves and rugged setting attract those looking for something more adventurous than the main beaches. Not for inexperienced swimmers.
🌴 Toco
At the remote northeast tip of Trinidad, Toco feels like another world entirely. Wild Atlantic waves crash against dramatic rocky coastline, fishing boats dot the shore, and the pace of life slows to something beautifully unhurried.
🥥 Manzanilla
A seemingly endless stretch of east coast beach, Manzanilla is famous for its coconut palm plantation that runs the entire length of the shore. Popular for picnics and family outings, this is the beach Trinidadians head to when they want space.