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Arnos Vale Reef

Tobago
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Ranked #13 of 57 attractions in Tobago
Type: Reefs
Activities: Scuba diving
Description: Stingray sightings are common at this shallow reef.
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Kinver, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

i did this reef scuba diving plenty of fish life the surge made taking photo's interesting the only downside was the vis the other side of the island was much better

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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We had mixed feelings about the beach at Arnos Vale. For snorkelling it is incredible, with fantastic corals just seconds from the beach and lovely rocky walls dropping away to sand at 10 m or so, where we saw rays, turtle and many fish species. It was the best snorkelling we experienced on Tobago and the visibility (mid-April) was amazing.... More

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Rosetown, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Spent one day here, group of 4....lots of fish and coral in the reef. We drove here, some people came on boats. The beach is very private here as the resort has been neglected the last few years, and there is no one staying there. The other couple on the beach...yes, there were only 6 of us most of the... More

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Florianopolis, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

Very incredibly beautiful sunset! The pelicans pass over there at twilight, very beautiful indeed! Also the trees are very diverse.

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That London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

Snorkeled and dived it. Lots of things going on and the visibility got better as you went out to sea. there is a local road that get you close to the beach with out going through the hotel, but that was interesting too.

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

Snorkelled here one morning as well as Nylon Pool and Buccoo Reef. This was my favourite spot. Healthier coral and reef, great amount of sea life. Location coukd be very appealling as you can swim and snorkel right from the beach.

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Port of Spain, Trinidad
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Very good location for a shore dive or snorkelling. Healthy and colourful coral specimens with numerous fish. Even saw a few squid/cuttlefish close to shore.

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

We went on a snorkelling trip with Cocomotion and had a great time. We saw an array of fish and even beautiful reef squid. Going out it was glorious sunshine and we felt very Bondlike lounging on the speedboat with our sunnies on. Rain on the way back was not so much fun! Highly recommend and Marlon? from Cocomotion was... More

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Port of Spain, Trinidad
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Access to the beach used to be through the Arnos Vale Hotel. The gates are opened sometimes these days to allow visitors to park. The 20.00tt parking fee has been cancelled since the new paving of the public access road that runs along side the hotel straight to the beach. Despite this, the beach itself is regularly quiet. You'll get... More

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southern california
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 via mobile

Tobago offers so many wonderful experiences - Arnos Vale is up there with the best. Located at the base of a run down hotel which requests $20(TT) per person entry, the beach is idyllic with a wonderful reef that most anyone can explore with snorkeling gear (bring with you). We did not avail ourselves of the kitchen facilities on site... More

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