Parrot Cay is a private resort island in the northwest region of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The island has an area of approximately 1,000 acres and features a mile-long white sand beach. Tourists have access to villas and condominiums on the beachfront. Recreation activities, via the resort, include kayaking, diving and hiking on Rocky Point, a rock formation overlooking the sea.
Pine Cay is an 800-acre private island on the western end of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This island features two-and-a-half miles of white sands on the Caribbean; the shoreline is on the western side of the island. Pine Cay is home to Sand Dollar Point, a beach cove with sand dollars and snorkeling is popular at "Aquarium" -- a cove on the eastern side of the island.
Whitby Beach is on the northern end of North Caicos and features a seven-mile long beach with white sands. This area is home to Three Mary's Cays, a haven for pink flamingos. Whitby Beach is also a popular place for snorkeling. Many of North Caicos' commercial developments and residences are near this beach.
Mudjin Harbour Beach is on Middle Caicos, within walking distance of the Blue Horizon Resort. This area features the "hidden beach," which is only accessible by descending into a cave or by water. Mudjin is also connected to Dragon Cay, a rocky island, by a sandbar 100 yards long.
One of most popular tourist destinations in the Turks and Caicos Islands is Grace Bay Beach on Provo. This beach is a 12-mile stretch of white sands and has been featured in Conde Nast's Traveller's Guide. Many of the Island's hotels and resorts are on Grace Bay Beach. Grace Bay Beach is on the eastern half of the island.
Sopadilla Bay Beach is on the southern side of the island, less than 15 minutes from Grace Bay Beach. This beach is in a quieter area than Grace Bay and the water is shallow. Visitors on this beach are able to see yachts sailing in Sopadilla Bay.
Grand Turk is the largest Turk Island and home to Governor's Beach. Tourists heavily frequent this beach since it features a cruise port. Once tourists step off the boat, they have access to boutique shops and restaurants along the waterfront of Governor's Beach.
Salt Cay is less than 10 miles off the coast of Grand Turk Island. This island is on the edge of the Columbus Passage, a 7,000-foot crevice in the ocean floor, with chances for deep water diving. This island also features North Beach, a popular site for whale watching, seashell collecting and kayaking.
