Best Outdoor Experiences in Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos has numerous outdoor experiences to enjoy, beyond simply spending a week lazing on the beach. From DIY snorkeling to food tours, and from taking a homeless "potcake" dog for a walk to riding a pony through the surf at sunset, Providenciales, the main tourist island in Turks and Caicos, is filled with opportunities for outdoor fun. Here are our favorite adventures on the island.
Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
The centerpiece of Turks and Caicos is Grace Bay, on the island of Providenciales (known locally as Provo), where the miles-long sugar-sand shore routinely tops "best beach" lists for the Caribbean and the world. The inland area along this...
Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
If spending the day lounging on idyllic white sands and swimming in cerulean seas aren't enough without some snuggle time with adorable puppies, plan a visit to Potcake Place, in Grace Bay. This volunteer-run nonprofit is dedicated to...
Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks & Caicos water gets its amazing color and clarity in part from the crushed pink coral sand bottom. This visibility, combined with coral heads and lots of multihued fish found in calm shallow water within sight of the sandy white shore,...
Book a horseback-riding tour along Provo's white-sand beaches with Provo Ponies, which is owned by the affable Camille Slattery and located on the southeast end of the island. They offer two guided rides Monday through Friday (one in the morning,...
Grace Bay Rd, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
The color and clarity of the Turks & Caicos water comes partially from the crushed pink coral sand sea bottom. This visibility, combined with coral heads and plenty of colorful fish also make it an amazing diving destination. Dive Provo is the top...
Providenciales, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos is known as the Caribbean's blue marlin capital, and there are plenty of fishing excursions on offer from Provo, which also boasts some of the world's best bonefishing. The relatively pristine waters are great for aspiring anglers...
Cockburn Town TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
Always wondering where the next puddle jumper might take us, my family and I decided to venture a few islands over from our home base on Providenciales and head for Grand Turk one sunny day last January. Cockburn Town, the island territory's...
Book a sunset charter on Atebeyra, a boat that comes with a rum-running history (she ran booze during prohibition) for a unique evening excursion. The boat can also be chartered for day trips to the outer islands where you can spend the day lazing...
Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
It is just a 350 foot wade into swim from Grace Bay Beach to the Bight Reef, which is the island's most accessible and popular snorkeling spot. Although it isn't the best snorkeling on the island - the visibility is poor on choppy water days - it...
Grace Bay Road, Providenciales TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
The only golf course in Turks and Caicos, the Provo Golf and Country Club opened in 1992. When it constructed, the builders called the site "Alcatraz" because creating a golf course on bare rock was as difficult as doing hard time. Today the...
Get on Board Water Sports offers a number of day trips to Grand Turk, where the water is a clear, deep blue and the visibility is some of the best in the world. Surrounded by protected reefs, the less developed island, offers healthy reefs and...
The Shore Club's public beach access, Long bay Beach, Long Bay, Long Bay Hills TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands
When it comes to kiteboarding, Turks and Caicos is considered one of the world's best places to learn the sport thanks to shallow, warm water and steady winds. Established in 2006, KiteProvo is the original, longest running and largest...
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