Things to do in Turks and Caicos Islands

Sink your toes into powdery white sand and swim in calm, electric-blue water consistently rated among the world's best beaches.

Paddle across impossibly turquoise water dotted with hundreds of small rocky islets in this protected lagoon.

Enter the water from the beach and spot green sea turtles, rays and colourful coral heads just offshore.

Tour a 19th-century cast-iron lighthouse perched on a dramatic limestone cliff, with sweeping ocean views.

See artifacts from the Molasses Reef shipwreck, the oldest European shipwreck in the Americas, and learn about island history.

Dine on cracked conch, conch fritters and fresh rum cocktails right on the sand with live music on certain nights.

Explore one of the largest dry-cave systems in the Caribbean, filled with stalactites, stalagmites and bat colonies.

Harness the reliable trade winds and ride across shallow, turquoise water—perfect for both beginners and experts.

Discover centuries-old graffiti etched by shipwrecked sailors overlooking a secluded beach—an unexpected hidden gem.

Venture to a tiny offshore cay that serves as a critical nesting site for thousands of sooty terns and noddies.

Take in a thrilling bird's-eye view of the island chain's signature pastel seascape while floating high above the sea.

Explore a quiet out-island where donkeys roam and centuries-old salt pans evoke the island's industrial past.

Walk among the restored stone ruins of an 18th-century Loyalist cotton plantation set in the tropical greenery of North Caicos.

Marvel at dramatic limestone cliffs meeting the sea, with a rocky offshore islet linked to shore by a strip of sand.

Enjoy upscale island cuisine while surrounded by swaying coconut palms twinkling with fairy lights.

Descend into the deep blue where the ocean floor drops 7,000 feet—expect pristine corals, eagle rays and reef sharks.

Find this quiet, locals'-only stretch of sand with shallow flats perfect for wading and watching bonefish.

Mingle with locals over conch fritters, jerk chicken and rum punch while listening to bands at this weekly street party.

Walk boardwalks among a protected population of the endangered Turks and Caicos rock iguana on a tiny uninhabited cay.

Discover the crumbling stone remnants of a Loyalist cotton plantation, now surrounded by dry tropical bush.

Charter a boat and head into the deep Atlantic for marlin, tuna and wahoo—some of the best sport fishing in the Caribbean.

A no-frills waterfront joint in Turtle Cove serving generous portions of fried fish, cracked conch and cold beer.

The liveliest bar in Grace Bay with live music, sports screens and dancing into the early hours.

Bump along a rugged track on North Caicos to reach a pristine, crescent-shaped beach often completely deserted.

A remote marine reserve offering unspoiled elkhorn coral gardens and abundant fish life, accessible only by boat or high-clearance vehicle.