Turquoise water
Calm and clear.
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Grace Bay Beach is the best-known beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands, running along the north coast of Providenciales, about 10 km in a straight line east of the island's centre. It is often ranked among the world's finest beaches for its soft white sand and turquoise water. A coral reef offshore shelters the beach, so the water between the sand and the reef stays calm and clear most of the year, with hardly any waves. The waters of the bay lie within a marine national park that protects the coral and sea life. The beach stretches a long way for walking, backed by hotels, resorts and restaurants, though the beach itself is public and open to all. Visitors come to swim, snorkel and paddle, and boat trips leave from here for the reef and the small islands nearby. The beach is public and free. The sun is strong and shade scarce outside hotel areas, so bring reef-safe sun cream and an umbrella; early mornings are calmest for swimming and walking.
Calm and clear.
Soft and fine.
Near the reef.
Grace Bay, Providenciales
Yes, it is open to everyone.
Very few, thanks to the reef.