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  Maracas Beach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maracas Beach is one of the most beautiful, but crowded, beaches on the island of Trinidad.
However, unlike many of the northern beaches of Trindad, Maracas Beach is protected by a deep bay and provides some of the best bodysurfing on the island.
Bake and Shark is a Trinidadian native dish that consists of deep-fried shark stuffed in a pocket of deep-fried batter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maracas_Beach   (166 words)

  
 Beaches in Trinidad
Chagville Beach is located at Carenage Bay, opposite the Convention Centre in Chaguaramas.
Maracas Beach is the most popular beach in the North.
A long beach of about 4000 m with brownish grey fine sand, it is ideal for sunbathing.
www.visittnt.com /ToDo/Beaches/Trinidad_Beaches.htm   (733 words)

  
 Trinidad & Tobago Beaches
Marianne Bay,where the road ends, is the largest and most popular beach, with a freshwater lagoon at its eastern end.
Maracas Bay - Maracas Beach is the most popular beach in the North.
The trail to this deserted beach and refreshing waterfall begins where the North Coast road ends, at the suspension bridge across the Marianne River.
www.tntisland.com /beaches.html   (992 words)

  
 Chilling out at Maracas Beach
Tobago has near deserted stretches of sandy beaches with natural foliage and flora, whereas Trinidad has both rugged, rocky areas as well as its own stretches of sandy beaches, of which the crowning glory is Maracas Beach.
Maracas Beach is located on the southern end of the Caribbean islands, only 7 miles from the Venezuelan coast.
Normally this mile-long beach is not crowded and most people tend to either go on the weekend before midday or later in the afternoon to avoid the hot temperatures, which typically reach between 86-95 degrees Fahrenheit.
www.happynews.com /news/11142005/chilling-out-at.htm   (914 words)

  
 Trinidad & Tobago Features | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
North coast beaches are the closest to Port of Spain and have peach-color sand, palm trees galore, and excellent water for swimming.
The entrance to this beach is about 500 yards east of Maracas beach on the North Coast Road and is not well paved.
Although the beach is public, it abuts part of what was once a large coconut estate, and you must pay a token admission (about TT$18) to enter the grounds and use the facilities.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=trinidad_tobago@158&cur_section=fea&feature=30004   (1653 words)

  
 Carnival On De Net 2002
Maracas Beach has slowly evolved into the Mecca for all the fun loving people on Ash Wednesday.
The scenic drive to Maracas Bay is quite stunning, with vistas of cool, sparkling water just teasing the eyes when the beach opens up to an expanse of sand and facilities that one just longs for.
Tobago where miles of palm fringed beaches, coral or cinnamon sand await the weary mas player who has taken a short break from the rigors of all the fetes, tents and two days of mas playing to recuperate in a little known corner of paradise.
www.visittnt.com /todo/events/Carnival2002/escape/ashwednesday.htm   (510 words)

  
 Trinidad News, Trinidad Newspaper, Trinidad Sports, Trinidad politics, Trinidad and Tobago, Tobago News, Trinidad ...
Then the beach was a wide stable sloping expanse facing a comparatively narrow and irregular beach berm, from ten to twenty metres wide, with scattered coconut palms and the occasional almond tree.
The beach then was a typical barrier beach formed, as may be seen elsewhere in the country at the Cocal, Los Blanquizales and Icacos.
The beach is a sort of proto-beach consisting a mixture of sand, cobbles and boulders.
www.trinidadexpress.com /index.pl/article_opinion?id=121439272   (878 words)

  
 CCC.Trinidad&Tobago->Beaches
It's the most popular beach in the North and can be accessed by the Saddle Road through Maraval or by the Saddle Road from San Juan through Santa Cruz, and again onto the North Coast Road.
There's also the Maracas Beach Hotel that is right on the beach, and has a bar and restaraunt attached.
Pigeon Point: this beach is on the leeward side of Tobago, and is perhaps the island's best.1.6km of white sand, Swimming is ideal in these calm waters, and the famous Buccoo Reef is just a boat's throw away!
cnd.150m.com /tnt/beaches.html   (811 words)

  
 Carnival On De Net 2002
Maracas Bay is the first of the beaches along the way and this bay is considered to be Trinidad’s most popular beach.
This is the beach adjacent to Maracas Bay.
Tyrico Bay is within walking distance from Maracas Beach, it is accessible by the North Coast Road.
www.visittnt.com /todo/Events/Carnival2002/escape/north_coast.htm   (793 words)

  
 Pilot Guides.com: Unspoilt Paradise: Beaches of Trinidad & Tobago
They reside on Blanchisseuse beach during the mating season, in the sweet water lagoon where the river runs into the sea.They are the largest turtles in the world and as one of the oldest species of animal they once rubbed shoulders with the dinosaurs.
At only 7 by 26 miles, Tobago is a tiny oasis with scores of undeveloped beaches and with its strict building codes it is considered to be one of the last unspoilt Caribbean islands.
The spirit of the caribbean carnival is best experienced on the beach, and the Annual Beach Festival in March is a delight of calypso, limbo and steelband not to be missed.
www.pilotguides.com /destination_guide/central_america_and_caribbean/eastern_caribbean/trinidad_and_tobago_beaches.php   (510 words)

  
 BEACHES OF TRINIDAD. (Page 3)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Trinidad's beaches, while not as easily accessible as those of Tobago, are nevertheless well worth seeking out.
The beach at Maracas is 1850 metres long, with clean white sand and dazzling blue water.
Located on the east coast, this is the longest beach in Trinidad, stretching about 16 km (10 miles) beside the grey-green breakers of the Atlantic.
ethnonet.gold.ac.uk /illustrations/ch4illustrations/411arupa/beaches.htm   (255 words)

  
 The Beach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Maracas Bay is located on the Island's North Coast, a scenic 25 minute drive over the mountains from the capital Port of Spain.
The beach itself is located in a sheltered bay with a mile of peach coloured sand set against the backdrop of a rainforest covered mountain
You may also want to take some time to wander over to the fishing village located near the hotel and watch the daily catch come in...or maybe even help to pull in a net yourself.
www.maracasbay.com /thebeach2.html   (116 words)

  
 Islands.com | Trinidad
BEACHES For bodysurfing, head to the island's northern shore (the drive along the coastal road is spectacular), where mile-long Maracas Beach is the most popular of several wave-washed strands.
DINING Start with lunch at the beachMaracas Beach, specifically, home of the all-island favorite, "shark-and-bake" – filets marinated in lime, fried in dough (called "fry bake"), and served with cilantro sauce.
Beach guides for both islands, a complete rundown on Trinidad’s renowned Carnival (including contacts for mas camps and steel bands) and other cultural festivals, a look at local foods, accommodations, nightlife ("Â… rustic bar attracting university crowd") and a handy, region-by-region sightseeing guide.
www.islands.com /trinidad   (653 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Rachna and Tyrel decided to continue their journey of life together and tied the knot in a unique ceremony held under a white tent at Maracas Beach, complete with the sounds of tassa drums.
Chandrakant Kothari, father of the bride, told Newsday that it was always his daughter’s dream to get married on the beach, and yesterday’s ceremony was the perfect one.
Jean chose Maracas beach because the nearby hotel was convenient for the couple to house all its belongings.
www.triniwedding.info   (432 words)

  
 Maracas Bay Hotel, Hotels & Resorts Maracas Bay, Trinidad & Tobago Hotels & Resorts, Maracas Bay
The Maracas Bay Hotel is a laid back hotel with 32 rooms located right on Trinidad's most beautiful and popular beach...
The Maracas Bay Hotel is a laid back hotel located right on Trinidad's most beautiful and popular beach.
Maracas Bay Hotel has 32 guest rooms all with remote controlled air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms, hot and cold water and private balconies.
www.realadventures.com /listings/1035993.htm   (337 words)

  
 Trinidad and Tobago - Green Banga Nature Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Let us know what type of accommodation (hotel, guesthouse, host home, beach resort or nature resort) and what kind of price range you are looking for, so that we can find the ideal accommodation for you during your stay here for our tours.
Maracas Beach is only 30 minutes drive from the hotel on a scenic route through the mountains.
During the months of March to August you can observe the annual nesting ritual of the Leatherback Turtle directly on the beach next to the guest house.
www.greenbanga.com /accom.htm   (379 words)

  
 C.T.C. Country Pages: Trinidad & Tobago - Public Beaches
This is one of the most popular beaches on the island.
The beach at Maracas is approximately 1850 metres long.
Mayaro Beach is the longest beach in Trinidad.
www.netcarib.com /trinidad-tobago/beaches-trinidad-tobago.html   (509 words)

  
 7th Annual Resarch Symposium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Maracas Beach, which is located on the scenic north coast of Trinidad, is popular among both local beachgoers and tourists.
Poor quality effluent discharged from the sewage treatment plant (STP) at the beach facilities was identified as a source of pollution for Maracas Beach.
After the upgrade of the beach facilities in 1996, two surveys conducted in 2001 revealed that bathing water quality along the beach was the same as that found in previous studies.
www.ima.gov.tt /abstracts.htm   (7195 words)

  
 911fly - Trinidad Tobago Guide
If you are ever near to Maracas beach on the north coast of Trinidad, make sure to try this delicacy.
This Tobago beach which is over 200 m long lies on the doorstep of a popular hotel.
This beach with about 800 m of sand is ideal for swimming and bathing.
www.911fly.com /trinidadtobago.html   (2886 words)

  
 Maracas Beach - Home of bake and shark - Accommodations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Stop an enjoy the beauty of the vast ocean at the Lookout and sample the island coconut which is in abundance.
On arrival at Maracas Beach there is an abundance of local food booths to choose from.
Another half an hour driving brings you to another beautiful beach and fishing village named Las Cuevas and further on to Blanchieusse beach.
maxpages.com /harbor/Maracas - !http://www.maxpages.com/harbor/Maracas   (114 words)

  
 WeddingSolutions - Wedding & Honeymoon Planning, Wedding Dress, Wedding Invitations, Favors, Gifts, Cakes, Engagement ...
The better months for swimming at beaches around Trinidad and Tobago range from May to September, however June to August are the best.
Ball games are not encouraged at beaches nor should flotation devices be taken into the water.
Careful note should be taken of coloured flags, with red flags signifying unsafe bathing areas and yellow and white flags indicating safer areas.
www.weddingsolutions.com /destination_trinidad_thingstodo.cfm   (836 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Trinidad and Tobago Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
Maracas Beach, a few minutes drive from the Maracas Bay Hotel, before the beach is Maracas Look out, from this point you can stop and enjoy a boiled corn or a cool coconut water or beer and at the same time try the Trinis' mouth watering pickles in different types of colourful fruits.
Clean, Clear white sand beach, you can rent water sport equipment, indulge yourself in the sun or enjoy a cool shade under the palm tree or take a splash or two and at the same time listen to some mixed music which keeps the surrounding lively.
Maracas beach and the Asa Wright conservation area are also worth the time.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Trinidad_and_Tobago/Things_To_Do-Trinidad_and_Tobago-BR-5.html   (1263 words)

  
 Best Caribbean Beaches, Caribbean Beach Resorts, Villas, Beach Tours, Photos, Tours, Beach Tote Bags, Blogs
Beaches on Anguilla have mounds of soft, white sand
Close to Freeport, this white sand beach is a great place for you to enjoy the beach with your family or indulge
You'll be the envy at the beach with this 100% cotton canvas tote bags.
www.travel2thecaribbean.com /Caribbean_Beaches.html   (495 words)

  
 Gary in Trinidad
This picture is for those of you that teased me about laying in the sun on the beach for two months.
Maracas is a horseshoe-shaped bay, making for rough waters (good for bodysurfing, but sometimes harboring sharks or barracudas).
Except for the beach area itself, the mountains rise right out of the water.
www.eskimo.com /~seanote/trinidad_week4.html   (467 words)

  
 Maracas Bay Hotel | Trinidad & Tobago Hotels | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
The only option if you're looking for a hotel on the beach within easy reach of Port of Spain sits at the fishing village end of Maracas Beach and is backed by the mountains of the Northern Range.
This is a popular choice for locals seeking a beach getaway and is one of the few hotels on the island that doesn't charge higher rates for foreign guests, though sometimes noise can be an issue, particularly on weekends.
The beach is directly across the road, but there's no pool.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=trinidad_tobago@158&cur_section=lod&property_id=37202   (232 words)

  
 Through The Lens, Trinidad and Tobago: Landscapes: Maracas Bay
This photo gives an excellent sense of Maracas, the long stretch of palm-fringed sand, against the backdrop of the densely forested Northern Range.
These mountains give the photo a different dimension, in that most seaside photos are set against a blue sky background.
this is a beautiful beach i've been there also every holiday when i lived in Trinidad.
www.ttltt.com /landscapes/maracas_bay.php   (116 words)

  
 Saddle Drive Maracas Beach
Passing through the scenic mountains of the northern range and upon leaving Maracas beach, you then journey across the peaceful Santa Cruz Valley and onto the Lady Young Road.
Maracas Beach is approximately 45 minutes from Port of Spain.
The beach is about 1850m long and has off white sand.
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 Explore and Enjoy: Sun-Sea-Sand
This trip takes you through the residential areas of St. Clair and Maraval, up to the Maraval Valley via the North Coast Road to Beautiful, sandy Maracas Beach, lined with palms and surrounded by densely forested hills.
Included in the day's activities is a short hike to the Gasparee Caves on the island of Gasparee, where you will observe many beautiful limestone formations.
Stop for lunch and a swim at one of the many secluded beaches surrounded by lush vegetation.
www.the-travel-centre.com /sun-sea.htm   (300 words)

  
 Hema Mahase's CS 403-01 Final Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
There are many beaches like Maracas, Macqueripe, Manzanilla, Mayaro, Las Cuevas, Granville, and Chagville Beach.
It is about 1 hour from Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad.
On the right, me and my sister stopped at a look-out point while we were going to Maracus Beach; my favorite beach.
pubpages.unh.edu /~hmahase/trinidad.html   (316 words)

  
 TriniView Gallery :: Maracas Village
I saw the beauty of Maracas Bay on my visit to Trinidad in 2002 and was struck by the beauty and extent of the natural rain forest.
I miss those wonderful warm days spent on Maracas beach and would trade this snow and cold in the USA for that any day.
From: from phyllis this is beach I'm dying to dive in that clean blue water.
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