About five kilometres offshore the Sisters rocks rise out of the water. A river runs out at the northern end of the bay, and on the beach stand the buildings put up by the island's government, the THA. At Bloody Bay you find changing rooms, toilets and showers. There is also a restaurant and a small bar.
- past Parlatuvier
- about 2 km
- to the Sisters Rocks
- about 5 km
- Blue Flag pilot status
- since 2020
- Coast
- Caribbean side
discovertnt rated the bay highly for swimming and cleanliness in 2018 and mentioned lifeguards; in 2011 the THA put up a lifeguard tower. Whether it is staffed today you will see on the spot. In October 2020 Bloody Bay received Blue Flag pilot status, together with Mount Irvine and King's Bay. The tourism agency is still working towards the full award (as of the 2023/24 season).
Bloody Bay is also a sea turtle nesting beach. That is why in 2021 the THA arranged red lighting for the beach facility. Information boards on the beach tell the history of the bay.
At a glance
- Access
- Along Northside Road, about two kilometres past Parlatuvier, with parking. The road to Roxborough through the forest also branches off here.
- Swimming
- Good according to discovertnt (as of 2018). Check the flag and whether the lifeguard tower is staffed.
- Snorkelling
- Out at the Sisters Rocks discovertnt mentions manta rays, a site you reach by boat.
- Facilities
- Changing rooms, toilets, showers, restaurant and small bar in the THA buildings.
Our tipDrive back to Roxborough on the forest road instead of retracing the whole of Northside Road. That way you have crossed the island once.
Bloody Bay: frequently asked questions
Are there showers and toilets at Bloody Bay in Tobago?
Yes. At Bloody Bay the THA built changing rooms, toilets and showers, and there is a restaurant and a small bar.
Does Bloody Bay have a Blue Flag?
Bloody Bay has had Blue Flag pilot status since October 2020, like Mount Irvine and King's Bay. The tourism agency is still working towards the full award.
Where is Bloody Bay?
Bloody Bay lies on the north coast of Tobago, about two kilometres past Parlatuvier. According to Rough Guides it is the last beach you can reach before Charlotteville.
What are the Sisters off Bloody Bay?
The Sisters Rocks lie about five kilometres off Bloody Bay. discovertnt describes them as a dive site where manta rays occur.