A year-round vacation in the Turks and Caicos will be the most memorable trip for every tourist, and especially for lovers of active water recreation: the largest coral reef of the Caribbean attracts surfers and diving enthusiasts, connoisseurs of the pristine beauty of the underwater world.
A chain of 30 islands (of which only 8 are inhabited) is a continuation of the Bahamas. Each island of the state is an opportunity to plunge into untouched virgin nature and spend unforgettable days in luxury hotels and bungalows. Comfortable temperatures throughout the year (29-35 degrees) make tours to the Turks and Caicos attractive for fans of beach holidays, as well as for connoisseurs of attractions (there are many of them on each island).
- Currency: U.S. dollar
- Language: English
The Turks and Caicos Islands – an archipelago, which includes about 40 islands, is located 145 km north of about. Haiti, 50 km southeast of the Bahamas. The Turks and Caicos are divided into two groups of islands connected by the Columbus Strait, the depth of which is 2200 m. The islands are surrounded by reefs. Most of the land is occupied by sands and rocks covered with shrubs and cacti. The Turks group includes the rather large islands of Grand Turk and Salt Cay, the Caicos group consists of the Western Caicos, Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, Eastern and South Caicos, etc.
The most popular among tourists is the island of Providenciales, which is often briefly called Promo. Most of the hotels, many restaurants, shopping centers are concentrated here, here you will find a noisy resort life, picturesque sandy beaches. The largest beach on the island, the 22-kilometer-long beach of Grace Bay, is in no way inferior in beauty to the famous sandy beach of Grand Cayman, and the British newspaper The Sunday Times named Grace Bay beach among the four best beaches in the world.
The Turks and Caicos is one of the best dive sites in the world. There are many diving centers on the island that allow both experienced divers and beginners to dive.
A huge number of holidays and festivals are held on the islands, and the locals, widely known for their friendliness and hospitality, are always ready to communicate with tourists!
Capital: Cockburn Town on Grand Turk Island
Geography: The Turks and Caicos Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of the Bahamas and north of Haiti. The total area of the country, which consists of two groups of islands, is 430 square meters. km.
Climate: The climate is tropical maritime, sunny and relatively dry. The average temperature in winter is about +27..+28°C, in summer +32°C. Water temperature in winter +23..+26°C, in summer +28..+29°C. Tropical trade winds blow throughout the year, the strongest winds are possible in August-September. The best time to visit the country is from mid-December to mid-July.
Language: The official language is English, the literacy rate of the population is 98%.
Population: The population of the islands is about 22 thousand people. These are mainly (90%) descendants of Africans brought here during the colonial period, and mulattos. And only a small part of the population (1.7 thousand) are from North America and Europe.
State structure: The islands are an overseas territory of Great Britain, a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is the Queen of Great Britain, represented by a governor.
Religion: The overwhelming majority of the population professes Christianity (Baptists, Methodists, Anglicans, Adventists and others).
Money: United States dollar (US$) equal to 100 cents
There are banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars, as well as coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents.
Currency exchange: Currency exchange is carried out in banks. Banks are open from 8.30 to 14.30 from Monday to Thursday, from 8.30 to 16.30 on Fridays.
International credit cards are accepted on the islands of Grand Turk and Providenciales. Traveler’s checks are cashed at many locations on the major islands.
Time: Time zone minus 7 hours, in summer time is 8 hours behind Moscow
Holidays:
January 1 – New Year.
March 14 – Commonwealth Day.
March 25 – Good Friday.
March-April – Easter and Easter Monday.
May 30 – National Heroes Day.
June 12 is the Queen’s birthday.
August 1 – Emancipation Day.
September 30 – Youth Day.
October 10 – Columbus Day.
December 25 – Christmas.
December 26 – Boxing Day.
Providensiales
The island of Providenciales is often briefly referred to as Promo. Most of the hotels, many restaurants, shopping centers are concentrated here, here you will find a noisy resort life, picturesque sandy beaches. The largest beach on the island, the 22-kilometer-long beach of Grace Bay, is in no way inferior in beauty to the famous sandy beach of Grand Cayman, and the British newspaper The Sunday Times named Grace Bay beach among the four best beaches in the world. The island of Providenciales is often briefly referred to as Promo. Most of the hotels, many restaurants, shopping centers are concentrated here, here you will find a noisy resort life, picturesque sandy beaches. The largest beach on the island, the 22-kilometer-long beach of Grace Bay, is in no way inferior in beauty to the famous sandy beach of Grand Cayman, and the British newspaper The Sunday Times named Grace Bay beach among the four best beaches in the world.
