The Beautiful Beaches of the Turks and Caicos Islands
The protective barrier reef which surrounds the Turks and Caicos Islands offers some of the best scuba experiences in the world. This reef also breaks the incoming surf to create the calm, iridescent turquoise waters that edge our white sand beaches. The Turks and Caicos Islands have some of the best beaches in the Caribbean and the whole World... find the beach of your dreams! No matter where you go, you won’t find a crowd. Remember to use protective sun screen and take water to drink, especially if you travel off the beaten path. Please do not litter.
Grace Bay Beach - Providenciales
All beaches in the Turks and Caicos Islands are public from the low tide line to the dune line. Please look for and use marked public access routes and do not use private property for beach access or exploration.
Do not leave valuables unattended either on the beach or in your car. It is recommended to not leave anything in your car at beach accesses or in remote areas. Leave your car unlocked so thieves do not have to break a window to discover there is nothing inside. When travelling to our remote areas it is always wise to carry a cell phone and drinking water.
* Best beaches for snorkelling.
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The Bight Beach - Providenciales
Easily accessible at the end of Pratt’s Road at the Lower Bight Road with a new childrens playground nearby. A favourite Kite Boarding area.
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The Bight Reef * - Providenciales
At the end of Penn’s Road this area offers an exquisite snorkelling experience close to shore. The beach access is next to Coral Gardens and their beachfront restaurant. Snuba TCI is next door at the Windsong. PLEASE do not touch or stand on the fragile coral.
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Blue Hills Beach - Providenciales
This wild and scenic beach runs from Thompson Cove to Northwest Point. A favourite for photographers and artists. Several local restaurants and bars are found here, featuring fresh local seafood, conch, lobster, rum and music.
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Grace Bay Beach - Providenciales
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world...
Grace Bay Beach - Providenciales
The beach running all along the front of our popular resorts is referred to as Grace Bay Beach. From Beaches Resort & Spa to the Ocean Club Resort is approximately 3 miles. The most populated area is in the vicinity of Beaches Resort.
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Leeward Beach - Providenciales
The eastern end of Grace Bay is accessible from a public access within the Leeward community from Sunset Drive. Secluded with white sand, limestone cliffs and stone jetties.
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Long Bay Beach - Providenciales
This southeastern beach is 3 miles long and accessible by several paths from the Long Bay Beach Drive. Beautiful and isolated, eastern breezes bring treasures from as far away as South America. A favourite Kite Boarding area.
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Malcolm Roads Beach - Providenciales
Malcolm Roads Beach - Providenciales. Photo by Carl McBurnie
Enjoy a drive headed west through the seaside communities of Blue Hills and Wheeland, then bear left for a five mile trek through the hills and bush to a two mile long white sand beach. The road has been improved.
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Pelican Beach - Providenciales
A wide white sand beach at the far eastern end of Grace Bay is accessible from a public access within the Leeward community from Pelican Drive.
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Sapodilla Bay Beach - Providenciales
Sapodilla Bay Beach is just off Chalk Sound Drive
To get to our southernmost beach, turn right off the road to South Dock on to Chalk Sound Drive. Look for a Rotary trash bin on your left. A quarter mile long white sand beach with gin clear shallow water make this beach a favourite gathering spot, perfect for small children and a yacht anchorage.
Sapodilla Bay Beach is accessible from either end of the beach
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Smith’s Reef * - Providenciales
Smith’s Reef - Providenciales. Photo by Carl McBurnie
At the mouth of the Turtle Cove Pond. Just off this point to the east is Smith’s Reef, an excellent spot to snorkel. This point also marks the beginning of a several mile long stretch of beach that ends at Leeward Going Through.
Leeward Beach at Sunset - Providenciales
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