Providenciales

Travel Guide

Providenciales which includes landscape views, tropical scenes and island views
Providenciales showing boating and a sunset
Providenciales which includes a windmill
Providenciales showing street scenes
Providenciales

This tropical island is a sunny haven for travellers with its luxury resorts, pristine white beaches and stunning coral reefs.

With beautiful beaches, large coral reefs and unspoiled national parks, the island of Providenciales is the perfect destination for a tropical getaway. Enjoy luxury resort accommodation, fresh local seafood, and water activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling.

Known by the locals as Provo, Providenciales is one of the most popular of the Turks and Caicos Islands, which form part of the British West Indies. Since a major development boom in the 1980s, the island has become a popular tourist destination, with resorts, restaurants, watersports and a golf course.

Visit the beautiful Grace Bay Beach on the north coast. Go snorkeling for a closer look at the coral reef. Walk along the 12-mile (19.3-kilometre) stretch of white sand and enjoy unparalleled ocean views. Visit Turtle Cove, a marina where you can take a relaxing stroll and admire the moored boats and yachts.

Marvel at the island’s remarkable coastline at the Northwest Point National Park. Explore the rugged north coast and discover a thriving ecosystem at the pond reserve park, which is home to a variety of local wildlife, including flamingos and herons. Head east to Princess Alexandra National Park, a marine preserve where you can spot iguanas and turtles. Protection of the native habitat is very important here, and littering and fishing are punishable by a prison sentence.

Dine at one of the many restaurants or resorts on the island, such as Da Conch Shack on the western side of the island. This popular seafood restaurant is located right on the beach and has welcomed many guests, including rock stars, over the years. Enjoy a plate of conch fritters with a glass of rum punch while you admire the spectacular beachfront views.

Providenciales is a 90-minute flight from Miami. Providenciales International Airport is located in the centre of the island, just a 15-minute drive from Grace Bay Beach. There is no public transportation on the island, so renting a car for your stay is recommended.

Where to stay in Providenciales

Grace Bay which includes a beach, a house and tropical scenes

Grace Bay

Amazing beaches island views and top sights from Grace Bay Beach to The Regent Village Shopping Mall – discover Grace Bay, a destination also famous for its snorkelling.

Grace Bay
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The Bight

A noteworthy feature of The Bight is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grace Bay Beach and Coral Gardens Reef.

The Bight
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Leeward Settlement

While visiting Leeward Settlement, you might make a stop by sights like Grace Bay Beach and Leeward Beach.

Leeward Settlement
Turtle Cove showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes

Turtle Cove

If you're spending some time in Turtle Cove, Turtle Cove Marina and Pelican Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Turtle Cove
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Long Bay

If you're spending some time in Long Bay, Long Bay Beach and Provo Conch Farm are top sights worth seeing.

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Grace Bay West

Grace Bay West might not have many top sights, but Coral Gardens Reef and Turtle Cove Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grace Bay West
Windsong on the Reef

Windsong on the Reef

4.5 out of 5
Stubbs Rd, Providenciales, Providenciales
The price is RM1,436 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM1,436
RM1,823 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Providenciales. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay, with very clean rooms and grounds! The staff was amazing and very friendly! Our room was ocean front with a view that couldn’t be beat. Definitely recommended for a stay at Turks."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Windsong on the Reef
The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos

The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos

5 out of 5
Grace Bay Road, Providenciales
The price is RM2,741 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM2,741
RM3,508 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Providenciales. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (463 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay at the Ritz Carlton Turks and Caicos. Beach and the property is so beautiful. Staffs are so great and made our stay memorable. Special mention to front desk guest assistant Tina and Kids club staffs Christina and Addy. Our kids also loved this place and didn’t want to leave ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos
West Bay Club

West Bay Club

4.5 out of 5
Lower Bight Road Bldg A, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Providenciales
The price is RM1,689 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
RM1,689
RM2,145 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Providenciales. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Beach was beautiful and stuff is very nice."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

West Bay Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Inn at Grace Bay

Inn at Grace Bay

3 out of 5
382 Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, Providenciales
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Providenciales. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (603 reviews)
"The room amenities were nicely done, and the sleep quality was excellent."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Inn at Grace Bay
The Somerset on Grace Bay

The Somerset on Grace Bay

5 out of 5
Princess Drive, Providenciales, Providenciales
Stay at this 5-star luxury condo in Providenciales. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Grace Bay Beach and Salt Mills Plaza ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
"We were told that there would be a beach bbq - but they had a private event that evening, so not they had been planning it for weeks. The day before they told us the bbq was still on for guests then suddenly it was cancelled. They didn't offer other suggestions for this. All other resorts offered ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

The Somerset on Grace Bay
Dream Villas Provo

Dream Villas Provo

4 out of 5
469 Bay Road, Providenciales, Caicos Islands
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Providenciales. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Grace Bay Beach and Thompson's Cove ...
9/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
"This property is so beautiful, it’s very safe, clean and amazing view. We loved everything about this place."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Dream Villas Provo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Providenciales

4.6
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

SMB

A hire car is a must for a couple of days to see the island. Left-hand driving is easy for British visitors and the roads are not too busy - in some places very little traffic. Drive in the Blue Hills area is a good idea. Chalk Drive is ok.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I was just intransit to Grand Turk.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful beaches

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love Grace Bay and Sapodilla Bay. We’ve met nice people like Mrs Bloneva & Demetre Greens, Sir Charles etc. Lovely island, kind people and clean surroundings.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Good very expensive and not up to quality