Turks and Caicos Beaches - Best in the Caribbean

Turks and Caicos beaches are some of the best and most beautiful in the world, and they offer a diversity of activities.

I spent most of my time on Grace Bay Beach with John, that's him and I on one of our strolls...I still can't get over how blue and clear the water is!

It's twelve miles of perfect white sand, turquoise waters and has tons of activities you can particpate in. It's got lots of great restaurants along its shores that you can stop at on your beach walks. It's also been rated by Conde Nast Travel magazine as one of the top ten beaches in the world!

Grace Bay Beach is where most of the resorts and hotels are situated but it's not as packed with people as I thought it would be. There's plenty of space if you're looking for a quiet spot to just lay back, catch a tan and enjoy the sound of the surf!

I plan on visiting more of the incredible Turks and Caicos beaches very soon and I'll write about them here, so stay tuned!

During an amazing sailboat tour we landed at one of the private Turks and Caicos beaches called Pine Cay, which is a privately owned 800 acre gem in the Turks and Caicos Islands. We were the only ones on the beach, talk about feeling like you're stranded on a desert island, but in a good way!

Here's John pulling the sailboat onto the beach! And another one of some friends in the water. It was incredible to be the only ones on the beach and feel like it was our own little piece of paradise for a couple of hours!

Sapodilla Bay and Taylor Bay are both part of the Chalk Sound National Park. These Turks and Caicos beaches are located along Providenciales' southwest coastline. Both are incredibly beautiful shallow bays. We walked for yards and yards in Taylor Bay before the water got even waist deep. There were only a few people there and one of them was kite-boarding so we had entertainment while we sat on the beach and sipped some cold wine.

I can't believe I didn't get any photos of Taylor Bay or Sapodilla Bay but I will definitely get some next time I'm there in May! I'll even shoot a video of John walking into the water!

UPDATE: Here's a photo of Sapodilla Bay and one from Taylor Bay. Both incredibly surreal Turks and Caicos beaches.

Chalk Sound is on the opposite north side of Sapodilla Bay and Taylor Bay. Its got tons of tiny rock islets dotting its calm incredibly blue waters...just beautiful!

We stopped for a bit to snap this picture of a house on Chalk Sound. I can only imagine how wonderful it feels to wake up to this view every morning!

I also got to experience Pelican Beach which I loved! I'm still in awe of the incredible color of this beach's water. I couldn't stop looking at it, it was mesmerizing.

This is Pelican Beach. I swear I almost cried when I saw the incredibly clear water and insanely blue hues!

Pelican Beach is truly magical! Check out more images I took and a short video I shot of the water at Pelican Beach.

I don't have a favorite as of yet because I've only experienced a few of the Turks and Caicos beaches that the islands have to offer. I've done some research and asked the islanders the best beaches to visit...here's a bit of what I've found out:

Turks and Caicos beaches offer many incredible experiences such as snorkeling exquisite coral reefs and even the wreckage of a 17th century British warship that's found at Salt Cay .

You can also swim with the humpback whales during the winter season...I'm hoping to do this next winter! If you're a serious diver you can dive near the 7000 foot vertical wall at Salt Cay.

There are an abundance of wonderful seashells to be found along the beaches or you can eat at one of the beach side cafes and be entertained by the island’s birds. It’s a wonderful place for birdwatchers as there are many migrating birds to be seen along the shores.

North Caicos is 12 miles northeast of Providenciales and boasts the largest flock of Pink Flamingos in the islands...I can't wait to see this and take some pictures!

Ospreys and their nesting sites can be seen on Three Mary Cays as well as Iguanas and natural reserves and sanctuaries. With it’s beautiful white sandy beaches it’s an ideal getaway from the towns.

I was told that Mudjin Harbour has a picturesque beach which juts out and links up with an off-shore cay, making it an extremely dramatic feature to see. During low tide you can walk between Middle Caicos and North Caicos and enjoy the colours and vibrancy of the surrounding scenery.

UPDATE: We took a trip to North and Middle Caicos and although I didn't get a chance to see the flamingos we did spend time at Mudjin Harbor which is incredible. Got some pretty good pictures of Mudjin Harbor as well!

On the south side of the island there’s a large blue hole just off shore in shallow water, which has an abundance of marine life, you’ll also see a Frigate bird colony, as well as Flamingos, Egrets and Sandpipers.

The North West point of the island has inlets, marshes, mangroves and land ponds which all serve to be a wonderful haven for wildlife.

All of the islands have their own special attractions. Whether you’re a casual swimmer, a diving enthusiast, a bird watcher or an environmentalist, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for on these islands.

On the north shore of Middle Caicos there are limestone cliffs with long sandy beaches. Situated on Concho Bar is the largest cave network in the Archipelago containing stalactites and stalagmites, bats, owls and salt lakes that link up to the sea.

There are also remains of Lucayan Indian settlements and artifacts from the caves suggest they were used for either shelter or sacred places. I'll definitely be visiting North and Middle Caicos on my next trip and I'll bring back lots of pictures! I can't wait to take the 30 minute ferry ride to get there!

There is so much to see and do while visiting the islands that it’s a good idea to get as much information before you arrive so you can decide where you would like to go which is what I'm doing for my next trip.

The beaches are usually the first place to visit which give you the opportunity to unwind, and possibly get a tan, before you start to investigate other parts of the islands.

Even when you see pictures showing the long stretches of shimmering white sands it’s difficult to visualise such a paradise, until that is you visit one of the many Turks and Caicos beaches where you can see for yourself what these lovely islands have to offer.