Travel Information : Turks and Caicos Island
Posted by admin | Travel and Living | Posted on September 9th, 2010
The Turks and Caicos are located 575 miles southeast of Miami, Florida and 30 miles northwest of the Dominican Republic. The Turks and Caicos is a group of low-lying coral islands at the southern tip of the Bahamas chain. Haiti and the Dominican Republic and directly south of the boat of Haitian migrants are often stranded on the shore only to be repatriated soon. The Indian region have disappeared shortly after the arrival of the Spaniards and the uninhabited islands provided a refuge for pirates in the late 17th century. Bermudian salt withdrawal created a dan …
It would be a shame such a long journey on the same beach to stay for a rather natural wealth of the Turks and Caicos villas to benefit from the large. Allow yourself the pleasure. By plane or boat, whether large or small, do not hesitate to explore the islands. Wherever you go – you are always close to a marine reserve or a national park be. The birds and the aquatic fauna in Salt Cay, animation in Provo, Salt Cay in the whales or wild beaches of North Caicos are more quickly forgotten is not so.
Area: 430 square kilometers and 40 islands (four times Paris-center). The eight largest islands: West Caicos, Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, East Caicos, South Caicos, Grand Turk and Salt Cay.
Population: 22,500 inhabitants on Providenciales and Grand Turk.
Providenciales: 10000 hectares, Grand Turk: 6000 acres, North Caicos: 1500 acres, South Caicos: 1400 hectares, 300 hectares of Middle Caicos, Salt Cay: 150 hectares. East Caicos and West Caicos are uninhabited. 90% of the population comes from African slaves. 8% are descendants of white settlers from Bermuda. There are also several dozen Haitian. Find out more exciting details information about Turks and Caicos real estate.
Airport Information: On Turks and Caicos, there are three airports. There is no bus service. The taxi is the only way to get into the cities. With the arrival of the aircraft always have taxi stands. The Provo airport is 7 km from the center of Provo and Grace Bay (15 minutes, 9.20 €) away. The airport is 3 km from Grand Turk Cockburn Town (8 minutes, 3.55 €) away. At the airport in Provo you can find car rentals. In Grand Turk are Dutchie’s Car Rental and Tropical Auto Rental on the way to the airport.
Kitchen: Gastronomy is not the strength of the Turks and Caicos. It is limited to thaw out frozen, Mexican food, hamburgers and pizza. Those who like eating seafood, can lobster, mussels, crabs and fish from surrounding waters with comfort. In large quantities locally produced: Cut into long strips and marinated it is delicious. Of course, you will also find many imported wines and beers and the place from growing tropical fruits.