Oneof the only things that interrupts the many-kilometre stretch of the beach on Providenciales’north coast is the narrow outlet of the harbour at Turtle Cove. This isappropriate, since one of the best places to go once your day at the beach isover, whether due to sundown or sunburn, is this lively cove. Crammed with barsand restaurants centred on its active marina, Turtle Cove is the main place tobe on Providenciales outside of the sand and the sea.
Startout by visiting one of Turtle Cove’s restaurants for a gourmet dinner. Havesome fish from the surrounding waters, like a west Caicos snapper, at one ofthe cove’s seafood restaurants. Seated on a restaurant patio along the marina,you will be perfectly placed to watch the sun go down behind the waves. Afteryour meal, take a walk along the marina’s boardwalks and bridges in the oceanbreeze.
During the day, the Turtle Cove marinaprovides access to a variety of equipment you might want in order to explorethe surrounding ocean. Fishing gear is for rent here. Take a boat out into thedeep and try your hand at catching some fresh seafood. Otherwise, rent a JetSki or a powerboat to speed along the nearby waves. Finally, if you don’t havesnorkelling equipment with you, buy or rent a set around the marina to explorethe offshore coral reefs.
Operators at Turtle Cove also offer carand bike rentals for those who want a more complete picture of Providenciales.Grace Bay Beach lies only 10 minutes away by car, as does the southern coast’simpressive Chalk Sound. Make a slightly longer drive up into the wilderness ofNorthwest Point National Park to see a completely different part ofProvidenciales.
From Providenciales Airport, head eastalong the highway, then drive north to reach Turtle Cove. It is located in thecentre of Providenciales’ northern coast.
