King's Bay

Tobago


Though its forest of palms and curve of yellow sand look amazing from above as you drive the Windward Rd from Scarborough, the beach here isn't Tobago's best, with waters often muddied by river outflow. There are toilets, changing rooms and a snack bar.


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