Speyside
An idyllic fishing village on Tobago's northeast coast — the gateway to Little Tobago (the Bird of Paradise Island), with world-class diving, spectacular coral reefs and extraordinary birdwatching
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Little Tobago, world-class diving, manta rays and extraordinary birdwatching on Tobago's northeast coast.
Little Tobago — Bird of Paradise Island
Little Tobago is one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations in the Caribbean — a small uninhabited island just offshore from Speyside, known as the 'Bird of Paradise Island' after Sir William Ingram imported 50 birds of paradise from New Guinea in 1909. The island is now a wildlife sanctuary and one of the finest birdwatching destinations in the Caribbean, home to red-billed tropicbirds, magnificent frigatebirds, brown boobies and a wide variety of other species.
World-Class Diving
Speyside is one of the best diving destinations in the Caribbean — the waters around the village are home to spectacular coral reefs, manta rays, eagle rays, sea turtles, nurse sharks and a dazzling variety of marine life. The dive sites around Little Tobago and St Giles Island are particularly spectacular, with excellent visibility and a wide variety of coral formations. Several dive operators are based in Speyside.
St Giles Island
St Giles Island is an uninhabited island accessible by boat from Speyside — one of the most spectacular diving and snorkelling destinations in Tobago. The waters around the island are home to extraordinary marine life, including manta rays, eagle rays, sea turtles and a wide variety of coral. The island is also home to a large seabird colony, with red-billed tropicbirds and magnificent frigatebirds nesting on the cliffs.
Birdwatching
Speyside and the surrounding area is one of the finest birdwatching destinations in the Caribbean. The Main Ridge Forest Reserve, just inland from Speyside, is home to over 200 species of birds, including the rare white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird. Guided birdwatching tours are available from Speyside, with experienced local guides who know the best spots for seeing rare and endemic species.
The Village
Speyside is one of the most charming and authentic villages in Tobago — an idyllic fishing village with a small harbour, a few excellent restaurants serving fresh seafood and a wonderfully unhurried atmosphere. The village is a world away from the tourist bustle of Crown Point, with a genuine, local character that gives visitors a real taste of Tobagonian life. The sunsets over the bay are spectacular.
Speyside Travel Guide
Speyside is an idyllic fishing village on the northeast coast of Tobago — the gateway to Little Tobago, the 'Bird of Paradise Island', and one of the best diving destinations in the Caribbean.
Little Tobago is a wildlife sanctuary and one of the finest birdwatching destinations in the Caribbean, home to red-billed tropicbirds, magnificent frigatebirds and a wide variety of other species.
The waters around Speyside are home to spectacular coral reefs, manta rays, eagle rays, sea turtles and a dazzling variety of marine life. St Giles Island, accessible by boat, is particularly spectacular.
The Main Ridge Forest Reserve, just inland from Speyside, is home to over 200 bird species, including the rare white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird.
Speyside is one of the most charming and authentic villages in Tobago — a genuine, local character that gives visitors a real taste of Tobagonian life.
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