Plymouth (Trinidad and Tobago) is a city in Tobago.
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background
Plymouth is the oldest settlement on the island. The fortified place was also the island's first capital. In 1628 the Dutch attempted a first settlement, but were driven out by the Carib Indians after a short time. It was not until 1632 that a second group of Dutch could establish a permanent settlement at this point. They built Fort Nieuw Walcheren to protect them.
In 1654 about 600 settlers from the Latvian Courland came to Plymouth. They named the place Jakobusstadt and the fortification Fort Jacobus.
From 1658 to 1664 Courland Bay was again owned by the Dutch. The fortification was now named Fort Beveren.
It was not until 1768 that today's Plymouth was laid out in a checkerboard fashion by the English. Across the bay, construction of Fort James began on the foundations of Fort Jacobus at the same time. Today few remains are found in the grass.
The largest place on the west coast always seems a bit sleepy. The few sights are only a few hundred meters away from each other.
beaches
- Back Bay. Small closed sandy bay in the north, the access is not signposted.
- Lover's Bay. This bay can only be reached by boat.
- Turtle Beach. In the months of March to August one should not step on the beach, then the protected sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the approximately 1½ km long beach.
mobility
Gas stations
- Plymouth Service Station, Halifax Street. Tel.: 639-5112.
Tourist Attractions
- Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve, Arnos Vale, Plymouth. Tel.: 639-2839. Birds, butterflies, iguanas and other endangered animals can be observed on this former plantation (5 hectares in size). There are mango and lemon gardens. In 1999 two eco-lodges were opened. Nature lovers can spend the night there.Open: Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Price: Entry US $ 3, guided tours US $ 1.
- water falls. Between the former French settlement of Les Coteaux and Mason Hall, there are several hard-to-reach waterfalls on the Courland River. These include the Glemorgan Waterfall, the Highland Waterfall and the Pembroke Waterfall.
activities
hike
- Mot Mot Trail. This trail has existed since the 17th century. At that time it was used to transport sugar from the Arnos Vale Estate to Culloden. Even inexperienced hikers can cover the route in around 90 minutes.
Diving
shop
- TJ's Grocery, Halifax Street / Shelbourne Street - next to the gas station.
- Waterwheel, Franklyn Road, Arnos Vale Estate. Tel.: 660-0815, Fax: 660-0814. Keepsake, boutique.Open: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
kitchen
- Arnos Vale Waterwheel, Franklyn Road, Arnos Vale Estate. Tel.: 660-0815, Fax: 660-0814. Creole, very expensive.Open: irregularly between 8.30 a.m. and 10.30 p.m.
- Cocrico Inn, Arnos Vale Road, Plymouth. Tel.: 639-1476.
- Fad's homestyle, Shelbourne Street, Plymouth.
- Hollywood Chinese Restaurant, Shelbourne Street, Plymouth.
- Pahjoe's Restaurant & Bar, Arnos Vale Road, Plymouth.
- Peter's Restaurant & Bar, North Street, near the sports field, Plymouth. Tel.: 639-1406.
- TJ's Restaurant & Bar, Halifax Street / Shelbourne Street.
Hotel restaurants
- Arnos Vale Hotel, Arnos Vale Estate. Tel.: 639-2881. MahiMahi, cocktail bar; Sunset Beach Bar & Restaurant, quick meals, medium prices; The Butterfly, international, very expensive CLOSED.
- Turtle Beach, Great Courland Bay. Tel.: 639-2851. Courlanders, a la carte terrace restaurant by the pool, open: 12.30pm - 10pm; The Kiskadee, Buffet Garden Restaurant, open: 7.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m., 12.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.; The Crusoe Bar, Lounge Bar, open: 7pm - 11.30pm; The Surf Bar, pool / beach bar, open: 10 a.m. - 11.30 p.m.
accommodation
- Arnos Vale Hotel, Arnos Vale Estate, Arnos Vale Road. Tel.: 639-2881, Fax: 639-4629. 29 rooms, suites and cottages, 2 restaurants, beach bar, pool bar, pool, car rental, gym, tennis court, hiking trails, beach, kayaks, sailing, diving school. Location: 2 km north of Plymouth.
- Cocrico Inn, North Street / Commissioner Street. Tel.: 639-2961, Fax: 639-6565. 16 rooms and 4 apartments, restaurant, bar, freshwater pool, souvenir shop, conference room for 30-50 people. Location: 5 minutes from the beach.Characteristic: ★★.
- Turtle Beach Resort, Great Courland Bay. Tel.: 639-2851-52, Fax: 639-1495. 125 rooms. All-inclusive hotel of the Rex Group. 2 restaurants, bar, pool bar, pool, souvenir shop, car and bike rental, boutique, 2 floodlit tennis courts, beach, deep sea fishing, kayaks, sailing, surfing, diving school. Location: 10 km from the airport and 12 km from Scarborough.Characteristic: ★★★.
- Top O`Tobago, Arnos Vale Road. Tel.: 639-3166, Fax: 660-7181. 3 apartments 1 villa with 2 SR, pool. Location: 10 minutes from the beach.
- Jemas Guesthouse and Apartments, Black Rock New Road 17 A.. Tel.: 1-868-6397724, 49-8106-8500. 1 house with 3 bedrooms, 2 apartments with 60 m² each2 and 1 studio apartment 25 m² under German management.
