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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Grace Bay Beach

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 5 2026

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Grace Bay Beach

A long beach of soft white sand runs for miles beside clear, calm turquoise water, with an offshore barrier reef keeping waves gentle and resorts lining much of the shore. Visitors reach it through public access points with parking or from the beachfront resorts.

Highlights

  • Powder-soft white sand
  • Calm, clear turquoise water
  • Sunsets over the water

Good to know

  • Public beach with multiple public access points
  • Chairs and umbrellas rented, about $30
  • Busiest directly in front of resorts

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