North Bay is by far the finest beach on Salt Cay and one of the most beautiful and completely unspoiled beaches in all of Turks & Caicos. Perfect turquoise water, clean white sand, and a setting that manages to feel simultaneously spectacular and entirely private — the finest section of the beach fronts the ruins of the old Windmills resort, and on most days the entire coastline is yours alone. The snorkelling here is genuinely rewarding, with distinct circular reef formations rising from the otherwise sandy ocean floor that are best explored by simply following your curiosity. To the west of the main bay, North West Point brings a more complex barrier reef system close to shore, offering more adventurous snorkelling on calm days. This is the beach that makes people understand what Salt Cay is and why they came.
Why Go — For Salt Cay’s most beautiful beach, extraordinary turquoise water, clean white sand, rewarding snorkelling reefs, and the kind of complete solitude and unspoiled coastal beauty that makes the journey to this island feel entirely and immediately justified.
Best For — Couples · Snorkellers · Divers · Photographers · Nature lovers · Anyone who has made the trip to Salt Cay specifically to experience the island at its most beautiful and untouched
Insider Tip — The snorkelling reefs at North Bay are best explored in the morning when visibility is at its peak — the distinct circular reef formations are striking and the underwater life here is considerably more interesting than at the busier and more visited beaches of Providenciales. The ruins of the Windmills resort add an unexpectedly atmospheric backdrop to what is already one of the most striking beach settings in the country.