The Turks and Caicos Islands, situated at the southern tip of the Bahamian Archipelago, consist of around 100 different islands and cays, only eight of which are inhabited. Each of them offers a different experience and a unique character but all offer year-round great climate, beautiful beaches, and spectacular underwater worlds.
Unlike many of its neighbouring Caribbean countries, the Turks and Caicos has one of the lowest annual rainfalls in the region, making it the perfect beach holiday location. The small islands are made up of low-elevation terrain, covered in tropical dry forest and marine mangrove wetlands.
There are countless beaches to explore throughout the islands. The world-famous Grace Bay Beach is often heralded as “the most beautiful beach in the world” due to its soft white sands and turquoise waters, which are home to a vibrant coral reef. Nature-lovers cannot miss Half Moon Bay, a beach and sand bar lagoon home to the Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana. With shallow waters and constant eastern trade winds, Long Bay Beach is ideal for kiteboarding, as well as horse riding through the shallows.
Visitors can take a sunset catamaran cruise, and enjoy spotting dolphins and humpback whales playing in the waters. On land, bird watchers can explore the nature reserves home to flamingos, egrets, herons, ducks, ospreys, and pelicans.
The Turks and Caicos islands are becoming known for their vibrant cuisine. A local delicacy is Conch – a giant sea snail. Some restaurants allow diners to snorkel and catch their own conch, which they will clean and prepare in unique dishes, including the popular conch fritters or conch salad.
Visitors will experience not just the beauty of the natural surroundings of the Turks and Caicos but also the warmth of the locals and the laidback lifestyle, which bring visitors back to the islands time and time again.
See
- White sands and turquoise waters at world-famous Grace Bay
- Vibrant coral reefs, teeming with wildlife
- Sparkling rock pools in limestone caves
- The native Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana
- Unique heritage sites and museums
Experience
- Dive and snorkel through stunning coral reefs
- Enjoy a sunset catamaran cruise
- Take a relaxing horse ride through the lagoon shallows
- Try your hand at a host of water sports
- Taste the local delicacies – conch fritters or conch salad
