Maraval
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Maraval is one of the northern suburbs of Trinidad's capital, Port of Spain
a valley in northern Trinidad
in Trinidad and Tobago
. It is situated at the bottom of the hills of Paramin and located east of the Diego Martin
valley to which it is connected directly by Morne Coco Road, and west of Santa Cruz
valley, to which it is connected by Saddle Road.
Maraval is considered one of the major high-income residential areas in the country, and, in combination with the Westmoorings/Goodwood Park/ Glencoe area, is the home of much of the island's elite. Some of the highest income enclaves within Maraval are Champs Elysees, Fairways, Andalucia, Haleland Park, La Seiva and Moka, with many properties in these neighbourhoods commanding prices in excess of $1 million dollars.
Similarly, many diplomats reside within this area, so there is a sizable ex-pat community in Maraval.
Maraval is sometimes referred to as 'Diego Martin
East'. It is home to Trinity College secondary school and St. Andrew's Golf Course/Club, and the Trinidad Country Club, and arguably provides the best route of access from the capital to the North Coast.
Along with Santa Cruz, Maraval is located close to the best beaches on the island, allowing its residents quick access to downtown business and entertainment, stunning views of the mountains and easy access to the best beaches on the island.
For shoppers, the readily accessible Ellerslie Plaza provides almost anything one could need, including clothing, sporting goods, crafting supplies, restaurants, drugstore, shoes, gourmet ingredients, books and games for children. In addition, there are other smaller shopping areas along the central Saddle Road.
After dark, Maraval is buzzing with life. Even though it is a highly residential area, several dining and nightlife options along Saddle Road keep the area teeming with life well into the night.
The West Indian cricketer Learie Constantine
included 'Maraval' in his full title when, in 1969, he became a Life Peer
and member of the British House of Lords
.
Port of Spain
Port of Spain, also written as Port-of-Spain, is the capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's third-largest municipality, after San Fernando and Chaguanas. The city has a municipal population of 49,031 , a metropolitan population of 128,026 and a transient daily population...
a valley in northern Trinidad
Trinidad
Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands and numerous landforms which make up the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the southernmost island in the Caribbean and lies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. With an area of it is also the fifth largest in...
in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles...
. It is situated at the bottom of the hills of Paramin and located east of the Diego Martin
Diego Martin
Diego Martin is a town in northwestern Trinidad, just north-west of the capital Port of Spain and east of Carenage. The Diego Martin Valley in the Northern Range was once filled with a number of small villages but is now a densely populated area. It was named after a Spanish explorer Don Diego...
valley to which it is connected directly by Morne Coco Road, and west of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago
The Santa Cruz Valley stretches between Maraval and San Juan, along the Saddle Road. It lies between the hills of the Northern Range on the island of Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago....
valley, to which it is connected by Saddle Road.
Maraval is considered one of the major high-income residential areas in the country, and, in combination with the Westmoorings/Goodwood Park/ Glencoe area, is the home of much of the island's elite. Some of the highest income enclaves within Maraval are Champs Elysees, Fairways, Andalucia, Haleland Park, La Seiva and Moka, with many properties in these neighbourhoods commanding prices in excess of $1 million dollars.
Similarly, many diplomats reside within this area, so there is a sizable ex-pat community in Maraval.
Maraval is sometimes referred to as 'Diego Martin
Diego Martin
Diego Martin is a town in northwestern Trinidad, just north-west of the capital Port of Spain and east of Carenage. The Diego Martin Valley in the Northern Range was once filled with a number of small villages but is now a densely populated area. It was named after a Spanish explorer Don Diego...
East'. It is home to Trinity College secondary school and St. Andrew's Golf Course/Club, and the Trinidad Country Club, and arguably provides the best route of access from the capital to the North Coast.
Along with Santa Cruz, Maraval is located close to the best beaches on the island, allowing its residents quick access to downtown business and entertainment, stunning views of the mountains and easy access to the best beaches on the island.
Entertainment & Popular Culture
Maraval is also the home to many restaurants and take-out places, offering something to please just about any diner. There is an excellent range of higher-end Middle-Eastern food at "Joseph's" (specializes in Lebanese) and then the more everyday dine-in or take-out at Lawrence of Arabia in Shoppes of Maraval. Other cuisines to be found in the area include Chinese, Indian and Italian. It is also home to one of the branches of the locally owned "Rituals" coffee house, as well as the American Haagen-Dazs cafe. In Maraval there is also a Linda's Bakery as well as the fashionable brunch spot, Adam's Bagels, which also offers take-out fare.For shoppers, the readily accessible Ellerslie Plaza provides almost anything one could need, including clothing, sporting goods, crafting supplies, restaurants, drugstore, shoes, gourmet ingredients, books and games for children. In addition, there are other smaller shopping areas along the central Saddle Road.
After dark, Maraval is buzzing with life. Even though it is a highly residential area, several dining and nightlife options along Saddle Road keep the area teeming with life well into the night.
Business & Banking
Maraval has branches of the major locally-operating banks,Republic Bank such as Scotiabank and well as RBTT, so residents do not have to go downtown to conduct business.Fun Facts
As with many urban and suburban areas in Trinidad, Maraval is prone to flash floods during the rainy season. During this period, houses built along the main roads or close rivers and streams are in danger of being flooded.The West Indian cricketer Learie Constantine
Learie Constantine
Learie Nicholas Constantine, Baron Constantine MBE was a West Indian cricketer who played 18 Test matches before the Second World War. He took West Indies' first wicket in Test cricket and was the team's leading all-rounder and opening bowler for the entirety of his career...
included 'Maraval' in his full title when, in 1969, he became a Life Peer
Life peer
In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles cannot be inherited. Nowadays life peerages, always of baronial rank, are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958 and entitle the holders to seats in the House of Lords, presuming they meet qualifications such as...
and member of the British House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
.