A new causeway connects Middle Caicos to North Caicos, making this island of nature and adventure even more accessible! Middle is the largest of the inhabited islands in terms of land mass, but yet least inhabited in terms of full-time residents per square mile. Its dramatic coastline and natural beauty make Middle a sought-out destination for the tourists with an adventurous spirit and love of nature.

The island’s most famous attractions are its picture-perfect beaches and extensive cave structures. The Conch Bar Caves National Park includes more than 15 miles of underground, limestone caves, which feature stalactites, stalagmites, bats, owls and salt lakes that connect to the ocean and are considered to be one of the most extensive cave systems in the region. The caves can be explored on foot with a local guide where you can see Lucayan artifacts that suggest this cave network was used as a shelter or sacred place.

The commitment to wildlife and nature is evident throughout Middle Caicos, which is an International Ramsar Biodiversity Wetland Reserve, a site dedicated to protecting the habitat for the local flora and fauna. The island is a combination of beautiful inlets, marshes, mangroves and land ponds which serve as a haven for wildlife and nature. The rambling trails offer hours of exploration by bike or on foot.

The beaches on Middle are also dramatic and unique. One of the most-photographed ones - Mudjin Harbour – is a half-moon cave with a white sandy beach that hugs the land and forms a dramatic contrast to the brilliant blue waters lapping its shores.

Bambarra Beach is another noteworthy beach and also now has a local rum named after it! The settlement Bambarra, has historical significance as it was the original settlement of freed slaves who landed here shipwrecked en route from Africa in 1842. When they set foot on Turks and Caicos they were immediately given freedom per UK law. In addition, there are 38 pre-Columbian Lucayan Indian sites on the island.

Middle is also the home of traditional Turks and Caicos handcrafts, including woodcarvers, basket weavers and model sailboat builders. The Middle Caicos Co-op was established in 1998 and continues today to promote, showcase and encourage the production of local handcrafts and the survival of traditional culture. From a timid beginning with six local women on Middle Caicos, the co-op’s network now includes 60 artisans from across the whole country. If you can’t get to Middle to visit the Co-op first hand there is also a shop in Blue Hills on Providenciales and many crafts are also available in gift shops on Grand Turk and Provo.

Entertainment and activity is hard to come by on Middle (you might scare up domino game at the airport lounge), but there’ n better place to get away from it all and relax.

Quick Facts:

• Largest of the inhabited islands in Turks and Caicos in term of land mass
• Population estimated to be around 500
• No hotels on the island just home rentals and small guest houses
• Main settlements/neighborhoods: Conch Bar; Lorimers and Bambarra

How to get there:

• Plane flights to Middle from Provo are available from Air Turks & Caicos and a charter company called Global Airways (tel. 649/941-3222) – check with each carrier for schedules.
• You can take a ferry from Provo to North and then go by car or taxi to Middle

Ferries from Provo to North Caicos         

• Caribbean Cruisin’ 1-649-946-5406 or 1-649-231-4191
• “My Girl” Brantford Gardiner 1-649-241-0599 or 1-649-241-0599

Car Rentals includes pick up & return to ferry/boat landing 

• Al’s Car rentals  1-649-946-7232; 1-649-946-7232 or 1-649-241-1355
• Pelican Beach Hotel  1-649-946-7139; 1-649-946-7139 or toll free 1-877-774-5486   
• Mark’s car rentals  1-649-241-8275 or 1-649-241-8275      
• Old Nick rent a car  1-649-232-1053 or 1-649-232-1053      

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