Turks & Caicos Islands sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

The Turks and Caicos Islands are divided into two island groups that are divided by the Turks Passage. Turks Islands consist of Grand Turk and Salt Cay. Caicos Islands are bigger and consist of North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos, Providenciales and other smaller uninhabited islands.
It’s great to mix beach rest with walking, so travelers are recommended to visit Chalk Sound National Park. The park is mostly known for its amazingly beautiful turquoise colored lagoon. The 5 kilometre wide lagoon features bigger green islands and tiny islets. The Sapodilla Bay Hills Rock Carvings, which is located nearby, is the place where a ship wrecked in 1844. The names of sunken sailors are carved on rocks of the hill.

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The discoverer of the island state is Spanish navigator Juan Ponce de Leon. His team was the first to board the islands in 1512. At that time, the islands were absolutely uninhabited. Despite the fact that the first colonizers setting foot on these lands were Spaniards, the first colonial settlements were established by Britons in the 17th century. They formed large plantations here. In 1766, the archipelago was officially recognized as a British colony. The island country is still under Britain but it has had its own parliament and local government since 1976.
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Besides charming beaches, the island is famous for its high-class restaurants that offer exotic delicacies and a selection of seafood. Dora is often referred to as the most famous restaurant on the island. All dishes in the menu were reimagined by the restaurant’s chef. Guests of the island also have an opportunity to try horse riding – there are several quality horse riding schools on Providenciales. Experienced coaches will help to master the basics of horse riding in a simple and … Read more
