Discover the true heart Tobago, beyond its beaches

From Main Ridge it's a short leap into the dazzling waters around Speyside and Little Tobago. Whether you're a certified diver or an intrigued novice, you need nothing more than a snorkel to appreciate the spectacular underwater ecosystem created by the coral reef which fringes Tobago. Manta rays, barracudas, sea turtles and harmless black tipped reef sharks co-exist in these warm waters, along with all manner of tropical fish. Addiction alert: once you've glimpsed this underwater world, it can easily become an obsession. Jacques Cousteau wannabes should consider a trip out to the Buccoo Reef, a protected marine park just off the coast of Pigeon Point and one of the most easily accessible reefs in the Caribbean. And what's more, Jacques Cousteau himself rated it as the third most spectacular reef in the world. Choose your dive school carefully, and ask questions about the fish and environment you will see, so next time you dive beneath the surface you'll have a better understanding of the marine paradise surrounding you.