Hidden Coves
Top 13 Beaches
From the famous twelve-mile sweep of Grace Bay to barely-visited coves on the north shore — here's where to spread your towel.
01PristineGrace Bay Beach
The pristine flagship of Providenciales — gorgeous sand and beautiful waters with excellent restaurants a short walk or quick taxi away.
Providenciales · Calm waters
02FinestLeeward Beach
One of the finest beaches in the Turks and Caicos. Found on the northeast end of Providenciales, it continues east from where Grace Bay ends and wraps the upscale Leeward residential region.
Northeast Provo · Upscale
03CalmThe Bight Beach
On the central north coast of Providenciales — typically sheltered from the eastern trade winds, the waters here are calm and clear.
Central north coast · Sheltered
04FamilySapodilla Bay
A 900-foot (275 m) stretch of sheltered beach off the south coast near Chalk Sound. Very shallow, calm and clear — an excellent choice for families with small children.
South Provo · Family
05SnorkelSmith's Reef Beach
A beautiful snorkelling site off central Providenciales made up of several distinct reef systems and coral heads. The outer reefs are the best easily-accessible beach snorkelling on the island.
Central Provo · Snorkelling
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