With miles of paved, lightly travelled roads, the second largest inhabited island, North Caicos, also known as the “breadbasket” of the archipelago, boasts 41 square miles and large tracks of usable, fertile land in a lush setting. “The Green Island” is home to most of the country’s agricultural operations. With its lush vegetation and several luxury properties underway, North Caicos is on its way to becoming the quieter, greener alternative to Providenciales, with easily accessible natural and historical attractions such as Flamingo Pond, Cottage Pond, Wade’s Green Plantation and Three Mary’s Cays.
Twelve miles northeast of Providenciales, North Caicos is only a 5-minute flight from Providenciales and a 20-min ferry ride from Heaving Down Rock Marina on Providenciales, and 3-minute boat ride from the exclusive resort island of Parrot Cay.
WELCOME TO NORTH CAICOS
Lush and rugged, North Caicos is the so-called garden island of the Turks and Caicos Islands. It covers nearly 45 sq. mi. of tropical paradise, with only a few luxury resort properties and developments scattered throughout the island. Receiving a little more rain than Provo keeps North Caicos lovely and evergreen throughout the year.
North Caicos lies in between Providenciales and Middle Caicos in the western part of the archipelago. Fortunately, numerous boat charters (only min) keeps North Caicos connected to Providenciales and other parts of this British overseas territory. A mile-long causeway then links North Caicos to the picturesque island of Middle Caicos.
With less than 2,000 year-round residents, North Caicos is a dream come true for those who long for a quiet island lifestyle. Things may change in the future, however, as luxury resorts and other real estate properties continue to be on the radar of forward thinking investors. For now, the island remains a more rugged and unspoiled alternative to the popular and populous Providenciales.
Some of the settlements in North Caicos include Bottle Creek, the historic village of Kew, Whitby, and Sandy Point.
Could this be the location of your dream island home? Continue reading to learn more about North Caicos, from the local lifestyle to its real estate offerings.
