At first sight of the long stretch of sand at Grace Bay Beach on the north shore
you'll just want to run barefoot along it. There's snorkelling and
diving at cays and coves around Providenciales. Get a taste of history by exploring the
ruins of old plantation house Cheshire Hall. Look out for exotic birdlife at
Chalk Sound National Park.
Background
Spend time on Providenciales, the most developed of all the Turks and Caicos islands,
but which retains its low-key atmosphere. Roll your trousers up and walk along the
12-mile white-sand beach at Grace Bay Beach, stretching along the north
shore. This is where you'll find lots of resorts and hotels. Head
east for offshore waters and marine life protected by the Princess
Alexandra National Park. A series of small lakes punctuates the south shore.
Go walking in the west's hills and protected national parkland.
First-time visit
Wander around the 200-year-old ruins of former cotton plantation Cheshire Hall
and take in the views of the coastline. See if you can spot Atlantic bottlenose
dolphins in the waters around Providenciales. Spot wild birds at Chalk Sound
National Park, then take a dip in the warm water off Grace Bay
Beach.
Return visit
Play a round of golf at Provo Golf Club's 18-hole course with lush
fairways and freshwater lakes. Feeling brave? Drop 40 feet down limestone cliffs to
go swimming in a pool of water at the bottom of The Hole. Or take a boat to
Little Water Cay to see the endangered rock iguanas. Spend a day at
Fort George Cay to explore the remains of an 18th-century fort or go
snorkelling around the submerged cannons.
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