Turks and Caicos is one of the hottest Caribbean destinations. It is known for its strikingly beautiful beaches, luxury resorts, turquoise waters, versatile cuisine, sea life, and water sports. The isles offer many attractions and all the thrilling activities further contribute to their widespread popularity.
White Villas Resort on Long Bay Beach, Providenciales redefines the resort experience. Besides its exceptional gourmet dining, wellness, and luxury offerings, the White Villas activities experience stands out from the crowd.
Besides enjoying your private pool at the villa, you can also work out in our indoor gym, play pickleball and bocci ball, or visit our on-site spa. We offer the amenities of a 5-star luxury resort within the intimate setting of your private villa.
White Villas activities are of course not limited to what’s available on-site. The range of adventure offerings at White Villas encompasses snorkeling, paddling, kitesurfing, boat excursion and jet skiing. Here is a list of the most sought-after activities that are a must-experience at White Villas Resort.
Top Turks and Caicos beach resort activities
Many people head to Turks & Caicos Islands for the beaches, and rightfully so! Providenciales boasts some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. With powdery white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and gentle ocean breezes, these beaches offer a perfect blend of relaxation and natural beauty.
The Turks & Caicos Islands are renowned for their radiant turquoise waters, endless water activities, and stunning beaches. While you may be eager to try scuba diving, kiteboarding, and other water sports, the array of White Villas land activities is almost endless. Whether you’re visiting for a vacation, anniversary, honeymoon, vow renewal, or any other reason, you’ll never run out of things to do and places to explore.
Here is a brief list of White Villas land activities, all conveniently located on or around our resort:
- Pickleball
- Bocci
- Gym workouts
- Yoga
- Outdoor movie theater
- Cycling (bicycles available for our guests)
- Stroll on Long Bay Beach or Grace Bay Beach
Relaxing at the Grace Bay Beach
The Grace Bay Beach experience is exquisite and this makes it one of the most awarded and highly ranked beaches in the world. Besides enjoying sugary white sand, you can also go swimming at the beach. The sand is exceptionally soft and you will not have to worry about shells poking your kids’ feet.
Grace Bay offers long stretches of beautiful and secluded areas for strolling during sunset.
Kayaking
Kayaking is a favorite activity among guests at White Villas Beach Resort.
While kayaking near the resort in the Long Bay Beach area is enjoyable, for an enhanced experience, head to either Chalk Sound National Park or the mangroves.
Chalk Sound is a lagoon and there are hundreds of small islands for you to explore. It offers amazing vistas, ranging from the bare marine limestone to the pristine blue lagoon. The shallow water creates a perfect and safe setting for kayaking.
Kayaking in the mangroves offers a serene and eco-friendly way to explore crystal-clear waters teeming with wildlife like sea turtles, juvenile sharks, stingrays, and colorful fish. The mangroves serve as vital nurseries for marine life and provide a tranquil escape into nature, with narrow channels and lush greenery creating a picturesque and peaceful setting.
Snorkeling
There are many snorkeling areas around the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Grace Bay Beach, on the north side of Providenciales, is still among the best places for this activity. Indeed, there are snorkel trails at Bight Reef and Smith’s Reef directly off the shoreline.
You can also enhance your snorkeling experience as part of the White Villas boat excursions. We’ll take you directly to the vibrant coral reef, one of the longest in the world.
If you want to snorkel with stingrays, it is recommended to go snorkeling in the shallow waters of Gibbs Cay. This place has a high density of stingrays and is often referred to as Stingray Cay. This tiny island is located close to Grand Turk.
Kiteboarding & Kitesurfing
Go Exploring a Shipwreck
Shipwreck exploration is one of the hottest White Villas water activities. According to the Turks & Caicos Museum, there are over a thousand shipwrecks within and near the isles. Many shipwrecks are popular dive spots, while others can be easily seen from above the water. Some commonly frequented areas include:
Go on a Glowworm Cruise
Glowworm cruises are among the most sought-after Turks and Caicos beach resort activities. Watching these bioluminescent creatures in their full glory is a spectacle you will not forget for the rest of your life. Glowworms are small marine worms inhabiting the shallow bays, wetlands, and channels of Turks & Caicos Islands. These creatures put on a stunning display of their bioluminescence for a very short time in the evening during certain days of the month.
The event occurs around four days after a full moon when millions of glowworms sparkle with a green glow after sunset. The display is part of the creatures’ mating process.
Paddleboard
Dive the Wall off Grand Turk
Scuba diving is one of the first activities that come to mind when you visit the Turks and Caicos Islands. There are many amazing scuba-diving spots on the isles, with some amazing opportunities available off West Caicos and Providenciales’ Northwest Point.
When in Turks and Caicos, you must check the Grand Turk Wall. Here you can go scuba diving and explore the third-largest coral reef in the world. The continental shelf here suddenly drops off from the coral reef. Beyond the Wall, the seabed falls to depths of 7,000 feet.
Scuba diving here can not only give you the chance to witness a unique undersea feature, but also spend some time in the company of tuna, groupers, reef sharks, eagle rays, manta rays, barracuda, hammerhead, and other sea creatures.
Watch the Sunset
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Provo: If you seek an easily accessible spot, consider Leeward Beach. Other excellent spots for sunset watching include Northwest Point, Bonefish Point, West Harbour Bluff, and Malcolm’s Road Beach.
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Middle Caicos: Juniper Hole and Mudjin Harbour are great spots.
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Grand Turk: Most of the west coast of the island along with Pillory Beach, Boaby Rock Point, and even the Grand Turk Lighthouse are amazing spots for watching the sunset.
Whale-Watching
Turks and Caicos receives humpback whales from January through April in certain parts of the isles. If you plan your vacation during this part of the year, you can include whale-watching into your list of Turks and Caicos beach resort activities. During this time, the whales migrate along the Columbus Passage trench to the Silver Banks. This passage goes through the Turks and Caicos islands.
You can get up close and swim and snorkel alongside the whales. These creatures are gentle in nature and you can swim along with them.
Jetskiing
Jetskiing is one of the popular activities offered by activities in White Villas beach resort. You can embark on both guided and unguided tours and have fun in the sun. You can explore the cays, shores, and beaches on pristine blue water unlike you have ever seen before. Switch between slow explorations and thrilling crazy speeds.
A guided tour means spending your day exploring the shallow waters and coral heads. Your guide can help you discover the beauty of different islands including Pine Cay, Parrot Cay, and Dellis Cay, and come up close to marine life. As part of guided tours, you can have your jet skis dropped off at your beachfront. You will have gassed up jet skis ready to take you on your tropical ride.
Go Exploring Split Rock
Split Rock gets its name from the strange-shaped sea cliffs spread across the horizon. Also referred to as Pirate’s Cove and West Harbour Bluff, this amazing place is located on the southwest shores of Provo. The place also offers one of the most deserted beaches in the region.
Besides exploring the unique feature, you can also see various species of birds. Some of the common birds you will come across include brown pelicans, ospreys, white-tailed tropicbirds, and green herons. If you like to explore areas off the beaten path, Split Rock can just be the perfect area for you to explore.
Explore Providenciales in car
esides all sorts of Turks and Caicos beach resort activities, you can spend a day exploring the history and architecture of Providenciales. Visit the Cheshire Hall Plantation, a historic site dating back to the 1700s, or Caicos Conch Farm to learn about local marine life conservation efforts. Take a stroll through the charming Grace Bay area to admire its vibrant atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. Don’t forget to explore the local markets and shops to discover unique souvenirs and handicrafts crafted by local artisans.
Car rental in Turks and Caicos allows you to get around the island. There is no public transportation in Turks and Caicos, so car rental and taxis are the most common modes of transport.
ACTIVITIES IN WHITE VILLAS BEACH RESORT
When you seek privacy and the perfect Providenciales resort experiences, consider White Villas. We offer a hassle-free holiday while allowing you to readily engage in activities of your choice.
We can help plan all your meals, activities, and other aspects of your vacation, creating a customized holiday tailored to your preferences. We can also help you plan your White Villas land activities. Whether you’re visiting with family or friends, you’ll find something for everyone among the activities at White Villas beach resort. Our all-inclusive packages provide complete peace of mind, offering options for both adventure junkies and those who prefer a quieter vacation experience.