Things to see and do Maracas Bay

This secluded and wild beach is quieter than Maracas Bay and very easy to access by car from the road. After crossing the Yarra River, just before the Wasa Pumping Station, a road turns to the left, then a path goes left again. It leads to this small white sandy beach, very popular with locals who avoid the crowded beach of Maracas. You can take the path by car and park along the path in the shade of the coconut trees. Beware of strong currents when swimming. Nice shade from the palm trees on the beach.

This bay-side beach is located between Maracas bay and Damien beach. Also easily accessible by car, it has the advantage of being supervised by lifeguards throughout the day, offering safe swimming. A small river flows into the beach, where children can swim in the fresh water. On weekends, this beach can be quite noisy, with many locals bringing their music and listening to it at full blast through their car speakers, or even on a powerful sound system.

The popularity of this beach stems from its beauty: white sand and azure, crystal-clear waters, palm trees galore, have made Maracas Bay one of Trinidad's best-known postcard landscapes. When you arrive, on the right-hand side of the road you'll find cabins for showering and changing, as well as a supervised parking area (charge $2 for parking and $1 for use of the cabins). On the left-hand side of the road is a sandy beach supervised by lifeguards and dotted with a multitude of straw huts offering drinks and, above all, the famous bake & shark. It's a far cry from the tranquility of the wild beaches further east, but who cares? Here, friends and family come in search of entertainment. Reggae sound systems are set up here and there, street vendors come and go, and the golden youth of Port of Spain show up - in fact, everyone does, with the entire capital relocating to this large but crowded beach on weekends and public holidays. During Carnival, this beach is naturally chosen as the main spot for "Ash Wednesday", the day of rest after two days and nights of partying. Beware: like most beaches on the north coast, it's invaded by sandflies at sunrise and sunset. Beware of bites, very painful to bear and difficult to avoid at these times. To make the most of this beautiful beach, we advise you to come during the week to avoid the crowds.