Few Caribbean destinations match Trinidad when it comes to variety and quality of beaches. From quiet coves perfect for snorkelling to long stretches of palm-fringed sand made for sunset walks, here are the beaches that local guides recommend and returning travellers keep coming back to. 1. Trinidad Old Town (UNESCO) Trinidad is a town in the province of Sancti Spíritus, central Cuba. Together with the nearby Valle de los Ingenios, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, because of its historical importance as a center of the sugar trade in the 18th and 19th centuries. Trinidad is one of the best-preserved cities in the Caribbean from the time when the sugar trade was the main industry in the region. Explore our complete catalogue of beaches and waterfront properties to find the one that fits your vacation style — quiet luxury, family-friendly action, surf-and-adventure or backpacker-friendly relaxed.