Turks and Caicos is a tropical paradise, where most of the things to do are centered on the beautiful beaches and crystal clear water. Since temperatures are consistently warm, even in the water, you can enjoy these activities all year.
Here are some of the top Turks and Caicos things to do.
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
Turks and Caicos has the Western Hemisphere’s second largest barrier reef system and the third largest coral system in the world plus excellent visibility in the water, making it a top destination for snorkeling and scuba diving.
There are corals all around the islands; the most popular areas are Smith’s Reef and Bight Reef in Providenciales, where you can snorkel off the shore, Black Forest in Grand Turk with its unique black corals, and Malcolm’s Road Beach and Reef.
You can also take part in other types of watersports, including paddleboarding, kayaking, and kiteboarding, as well as all kinds of fishing.
Beach Hopping
Turks & Caicos is famous for their pristine white-sand beaches and vividly colored clear water.
Some of the most popular beaches in Turks and Caicos are Grace Bay Beach (named best beach multiple times), Parrot Cay, Gibbs Cay, and Taylor Bay Beach in Providenciales, or Governor’s Beach and Pillory Beach in Grand Turk.
Don’t miss Chalk Sound, a beautiful national park with turquoise waters and hundreds of small islands on the southwest of Providenciales.
See the Sights
There are some historic spots in Turks and Caicos, as well as natural attractions.
Explore Cheshire Hall Plantation, Wade’s Green Plantation, the National Museum and Heritage Site, the Junkanoo Museum, and ruins associated with the salt industry on South Caicos.
Natural attractions you can visit are Little Water Cave Nature Reserve (also known as the Iguana Island) where you can see endemic Turks and Caicos iguanas, Indian Cave, the Sapodilla Bay Hill Rock Carvings, the Hole, Northwest Point National Park, West Harbour Bluff, Frenchmen’s Creek Nature Preserve, Mudjin Harbor, and the unique Conch Farm or the Conch Bar Caves National Park, one of the largest cave systems in the Caribbean.
There are also hiking trails you can explore like Bird Rock Trail, Crossing Place Trail, and Caicos Pine Yard Trail.
You can take cycling, ATV, and e-bike tours of the island.
There is also a golf course, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and more.
Island Hopping
A very popular thing to do in Turks & Caicos is go island hopping. There are 40 islands total in the nation, and only 8 of them are inhabited, so you can find plenty of secluded beaches to hang out.
You can charter a boat or take a tour, including sunset cruises and party boat cruises.
Whale Watching
You can go whale watching in Turks and Caicos from January to March.
Horseback Riding
Another popular activity in Turks & Caicos is horseback riding on the beach. Some companies, like Provo Ponies, even take you and your horse through crystal clear waters just off the beach.
Go Out to Eat
The food in Turks and Caicos is Caribbean and focused on seafood, especially conch, grouper, and lobster. There are not a ton of fewer restaurant choices but you can find great casual local cafés, fun beachfront spots, and fine dining restaurants—many offering romantic al fresco dining by the ocean.
There are also fun community fish fries on Thursday in Providenciales.
Nightlife
There is one casino in Turks & Caicos: the Casablanca in Grace Bay. You can also find bars, nightclubs, live music, and local events like beach bonfires and a weekly fish fry in Providenciales. Some of the all-inclusive resorts in Turks & Caicos have entertainment and dancing.
A favorite romantic thing to do in Turks and Caicos is to watch the sunset from a beach bar.
