Turks and Caicos
Long Bay Beach
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Shallow knee-deep flats on Provo's south side — the kitesurfing capital of the Caribbean.
Long Bay Beach on the south side of Providenciales is the opposite of Grace Bay: knee-deep clear water extending hundreds of metres offshore, steady E trade winds, perfect for kitesurfing and stand-up paddleboarding. Big villa rentals (including the Drake/Beyoncé-rented kind) dominate; no large resorts. Quieter than Grace Bay year-round.
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What you gain
- ↑Knee-deep water hundreds of metres out — safe for children to wade
- ↑Best kitesurfing conditions in the Caribbean with reliable E winds
- ↑Major villa rentals favoured by celebrities — quiet privacy
What you sacrifice
- ↓Few restaurants within walking distance — most stays cook in
- ↓Effectively no nightlife — quiet after dark
Best for
Avoid if
Other Turks and Caicos neighbourhoods
Historic salt-trade capital — wild donkeys, Bermudian colonial streets, the cruise port.
World's most-rated beach — 12 miles of powder sand backed by Grace Bay Club, Amanyara, Beaches.
Tiny 7-square-km outpost — humpback whale-watching capital, no traffic lights, golf carts only.
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