Providenciales
Providenciales, also known as Provo, attracts the tourists with its white-sand beaches that stretch along its northern coast. The peaceful rolling hills, crystal clear water, and the flowering cactus give it a serenity that is difficult to match. Initially known only to a group of millionaires it is now fast emerging as a destination for those who want to get away from it all.
Vacation rentals in Providenciales
Vacation homes in Providenciales range from condos, cabins, villas to cottages and studios and so depending on whether you are travelling single or in groups, you can book a vacation home with one bedroom to that with several bedrooms. Amenities range from the comfortable to the ultra-luxurious and maid services is included. All accommodations have panoramic ocean views from private balconies, king-size or double beds, individual climate control and full bathrooms. Villa suites also have butler service.
Attractions in Providenciales
- Beaches: You will find beautiful beaches on all sides of Providenciales. The most spectacular is a 12 mile stretch located on Grace Bay, which is protected by a healthy barrier reef.
- Snorkelling and scuba diving: Provo has been cited as one of the ten best sites in the world for diving largely due to the barrier reef that runs the full length of the island's north coast. At the North-West point, there is a drop of 2100 meters. From the Smith's Reef, you can dive in and see the coral and marine life.
- Chalk Sound: This landlocked lagoon west of the Five Cays Settlement has been converted into a public park.
- Caicos Conch Farm: Located on the eastern end of the island, this is the only place in the West Indies where the conch is commercially produced. You can enjoy a guided tour of the breeding basins.
- Bamboo Gallery: Browse through the Bamboo Gallery, one of the leading art galleries in Provo and see the beautiful woodcarvings, ceramic sculptures, and colourful oil paintings.
Dining in Providenciales
- Anaconda: You can enjoy a drink in the bar before proceeding to the restaurant. French recipes are effectively combined with Caribbean ones and the result is simply lip-smacking. The dish grilled lobster tail is counted amongst the finest on the island.
- Aqua restaurant: The restaurant enjoys the reputation of being the trendiest spots on the island largely due to the divers, boaters and couples who gather here to enjoy both the food and the beautiful views. The menu changes weekly. The best dishes include pan-seared wahoo in sweet coconut hummus with mango salsa and grilled local lobster with lemon-garlic butter.
Entertainment and nightlife in Providenciales
- Danny Buoy's: You can listen to Ripsaw music here with good food and drinks. There is Irish stew on the menu and darts and pool tables.
- Gecko Grille: Situated in the Ocean Plaza, this is a great place to chat with friends over a quiet drink. The bar remains open till 11 pm.
- Club Sodax: Located in Grace Bay, it is considered to be the best sports bar in Provo.
Golfing in Providenciales
- Provo Golf Club: The club is considered to be one of the top ten golf courses in the Caribbean. The beautifully maintained, 18-hole championship course is extremely popular with its members, guests, and visitors to the island.
Turks and Caicos villas for rent
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- Chalk Sound
- Grace Bay
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- Thompson Cove
- Turtle Cove
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