Land Activities
- Aqualara Villa
Turks Head Brewery
A popular activity for Aqualara Villa guests is touring the Turks Head Brewery. Established in 2001, it was the first brewery on the islands and remains the only one still operating. The tour covers the grain-to-bottle process, with a chance to sample unique local flavors.
The brewery produces a variety of beers, including ales, lagers, pilsners, and stouts, along with seasonal offerings like the St. Patrick's Day stout. Annually, over 200 brews are made, totaling more than two million bottles. The brewery also handles its own can, bottle, and keg production.
Three daily tours are available, by reservation, with private party options. The brewery’s beverages are also served at local bars and restaurants.
Quad Bike or Buggy Safari
A quad bike tour can take you off the beaten path that is otherwise not accessible to other vehicles. The routes include local towns and the nearby clifftops and beaches. Off-road dune buggy rides are a great fun activity. Just like quad bikes, these tours also allow you to explore amazing locations. Most of the tour in this case takes place on roads that are paved. So, you can expect smoother rides.
Hiking & Birdwatching
The Turks & Caicos Islands offer countless coastal hiking opportunities, with few dedicated trails, letting visitors create their own routes. Notable hikes include Wild Cow Run and Haulover Point on Middle Caicos, and the Crossing Place Trail, which features wetlands, cliffs, and limestone caves.
For birdwatching, the islands are home to over 200 species, including:
- Yellow-crowned night herons
- Flamingos
- Great blue herons
- Ospreys
- Kingfishers
Rare sightings include the peregrine falcon, West Indian whistling duck, and frigatebird.
Tee at the Provo Golf Club
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Visit Historical Sites
Visiting historical sites is a popular activity for Aqualara Villa guests. Notable spots include:
Salt Industry Remnants: The salt evaporation ponds on Grand Turk are remnants of the islands' old salt industry. For a deeper understanding, visit the Salt House Museum.
Old Grand Turk Lighthouse: Built in 1852 on a clifftop, this lighthouse is a prominent landmark, accessible via a scenic coastal path with ocean views.
Her Majesty’s Prison: This 1830s-era prison on Grand Turk offers a glimpse into the islands' colonial past. It held up to 50 prisoners before closing in the 1990s.
Cotton Plantation: Wade’s Green Plantation on North Caicos provides a rare look at a Colonial-era plantation. Tours are available for visitors.
Horseback Riding
Here's the revised version witHorseback riding is a top activity for Aqualara Villa guests on Providenciales. Rides often include scenic beach routes, allowing you to explore the beauty of Turks and Caicos. Popular spots like Bight Beach and Long Bay Beach offer stunning backdrops. Turks and Caicos ponies are smaller than those from other regions, adding a unique charm. For an even more memorable experience, you can also ride through the crystal-clear waters.
Visit the Ruins of Cheshire Hall
If you love natural beauty, the Chalk Sound National Park is a must-visit in Turks and Caicos. The park is known for its striking limestone rock formations, some bare and others covered in green grass, rising above the stunning blue waters. Chalk Sound is officially designated as a national park.
Located at the southwest tip of Providenciales, the park is best viewed along the winding Chalk Sound Drive, which passes between the southern shore lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. Along the way, you can spot iguanas and lizards perched on the rocks.
Visit Chalk Sound National Park
Visiting historical sites is a popular activity for Aqualara Villa guests. Notable spots include:
Salt Industry Remnants: The salt evaporation ponds on Grand Turk are remnants of the islands' old salt industry. For a deeper understanding, visit the Salt House Museum.
Old Grand Turk Lighthouse: Built in 1852 on a clifftop, this lighthouse is a prominent landmark, accessible via a scenic coastal path with ocean views.
Her Majesty’s Prison: This 1830s-era prison on Grand Turk offers a glimpse into the islands' colonial past. It held up to 50 prisoners before closing in the 1990s.
Cotton Plantation: Wade’s Green Plantation on North Caicos provides a rare look at a Colonial-era plantation. Tours are available for visitors.
