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Providenciales is the third largest islands in the Turks and Caicos
Islands, with an area of approximately 37 square miles (98 km²). The
length from end to end is 14 miles (22 km), and the width ranges from
1.5 miles (2.5 km) to 8
miles (12 km).
Most development is from the middle to the east end of the island, with
a heavy concentration in Grace Bay. Grace Bay is host to the world
famous beach and is the main tourist district. Turtle Cove, situated in
the middle north shore, has a smaller tourist area and was the original
development area.
The approximate centre of the island contains the
airport and the Downtown area
(which contains a few banks and assorted stores, although not too much
overall). The south east quadrant of Providenciales is mostly
residential (including
rental
villas), with a few various businesses and marinas.
The west midlands are undeveloped.
Areas and Districts Interactive Map
The map below shows areas and districts on Providenciales. General
geographic place names are shown in italics (
Grace Bay). The
coloured areas shown below reflect the partitioning of Providenciales
used by VisitProvidenciales to denote the location of accommodation,
activities, businesses, and more throughout this website.
You can mouse over areas of the map for a description, or scroll down
the page for a text version.
For information, mouse-over a coloured region. |
District Descriptions
Airport Area (
)
The airport area contains the Providenciales
International Airport, the Airport Inn, and Avis Car Rental (Airport
Location).
Blue Hills ()
Blue Hills is a local residential area and one of the original
settlement areas. A few local restaurants are located here, as well
as several churches. Wheeland is the name for the west end of the
area, although it is not commonly used.
Blue Mountain ()
Home to the highest point on Providenciales, Blue Mountain, this
area is almost entirely residential. A few villas are located in
this area. Excellent views of Providenciales from the top of Blue
Mountain.
Chalk Sound ()
Chalk Sound is a residential area with several rental villas.
Sapodilla Bay beach is here.
Cooper Jack ()
Cooper Jack is home to a marina and a few residences (no villas).
Excellent views of the Caicos Banks.
Discovery Bay ()
Discovery Bay is both an industrial and residential area. No shops,
restaurants, hotels, or villas are located here.
Downtown ()
This is the main 'downtown' area on Providenciales, although there
is not much overall. This development in this area is very spread
out, not a condensed city centre. Banks and a few stores are
located here, as well as the main Police station.
Five Cays ()
One of the two original settlements, Five Cays is the home to both
locals and migrant workers. No shops, restaurants, hotels, or
villas are located here.
Heaving Down Rock ()
Heaving Down Rock is the new marina used by several marine
operators. Home to the Conch Farm and several private residences.
Juba Sound ()
A residential area. No shops, restaurants, hotels, or villas are
located here.
Kew Town ()
A residential area. No shops, restaurants, hotels, or villas are
located here.
Leeward ()
Leeward is a private development, although the entire area is open
to the public. Mostly a residential area, although a few
condominiums have been built, and also the location of Leeward
Marina. Leeward Beaches are located here.
Long Bay ()
Originally an entirely residential area, a few condominiums are now
being built. No shops, restaurants, hotels, or villas are located
here. Long Bay beach is located here.
Northwest Point ()
A national park area of exceptional beauty. Two resorts are located
at the fringes of this area. Malcolm Beach is located here.
South Dock ()
The government operated port is located here as well as a few
industrial businesses. No shops, restaurants, hotels, or villas are
located here.
South Dock Road ()
A few industrial operations are located in this area. No shops,
restaurants, hotels, or villas are located here.
Turtle Cove ()
The original development area, Turtle Cove is now a popular marina.
A few hotels, villas, shops, and restaurants are located here.
Smith's Reef is here, which is an excellent snorkeling area,
although not too good for swimming (the beach improves toward Grace
Bay).
Turtle Tail ()
A residential area with a few villas. No shops, restaurants, or
hotels are located here.
Venetian Road ()
A residential are with a few villas, a sports centre, and the
National Stadium. No shops, restaurants, or hotels, are located
here.
West Harbour ()
An undeveloped area, and the location of West Harbour Bluff, a
magnificent natural area and also West Harbour Beach. No shops,
restaurants, hotels, or villas are located here, although two
resorts are planned.
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