One of the more famous historical monuments, the Grand Turk Lighthouse (built in 1852), is located on the highest point on the island and offers amazing panoramic views of the surrounding reefs.
Not a history buff? Then the beaches of Grand Turk are breathtaking and very secluded with crystal clear turquoise waters that will entice you for a swim. Some days you can have miles of pristine beach to yourself. A little further ashore, the scuba diving around Grand Turk is amongst some of the best in the Caribbean, with the opportunity to see turtles, corals, fish, humpback whales (in the winter) and so much more. Excursions to Gibbs Cay offer you a chance to swim with stingrays and more secluded beaches.
As you pass the ponds, marshes, creeks, and lagoons keep an eye out for the endangered pink flamingo, herons, hummingbirds, ospreys and a variety of other birds that make Grand Turk their home. Waterbirds regularly approach people more closely than almost anywhere else in the world.
Friendly feral donkeys freely roam the island, hoping for a treat from visitors, and provide an opportunity for great selfies.
This article was written by Michael P. Pateman, Director Turks and Caicos National Museum
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