Turks and Caicos Islands Attractions

 
Quiet and unspoiled, the Turks and Caicos Islands possess the world's third largest coral reef system plus some of the finest tropical beaches. This string of tiny islands attracts travelers seeking seclusion and tranquility and those in pursuit of clean sandy beaches and the world's best diving. The Turks and Caicos Islands are relatively flat and dry, with an elevation of 161ft/49m and annual rainfall of less than 300in/800mm. The landscape varies from sand dunes to lush green vegetation.

Lying off the south-eastern tip of the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos take up about 166sq mi/430sq km of the Atlantic. The Turks Island Passage separates the Turks Islands from the Caicos Islands. The Turks Islands are named for the indigenous Turks Head Cactus and Caicos is a derivative of the Spanish word cayos, meaning "small island". Together, they consist of about 30 cays and eight inhabited islands: Salt Cay, Grand Turk, South Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, Providenciales, Parrot Cay and Pine Cay.

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Picture of Grace Bay

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The prime tourist destination on the island, Grace Bay features a lovely beach as well as a coral reef.

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Pine Cay is inhabited by the Meridian Club, and features beaches and snorkeling opportunities.

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Beautiful beach in Turks and Caicos.Beautiful beach in Turks and Caicos.
Stairway to the ocean in Turks and Caicos.Stairway to the ocean in Turks and Caicos.
An historic cathedral in Cockburn Town.An historic cathedral in Cockburn Town.
The white sand beach of Grace Bay.The white sand beach of Grace Bay.
The historic Grand Turk Lighthouse.The historic Grand Turk Lighthouse.
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