Everyone has fantasized about paradise at some point. Or rather, paradise on Earth . Not in vain, for most, that dream Eden responds to the image of a beach with crystal clear emerald waters, fine white sand, lush vegetation, unique flora, coral reefs to submerge yourself for hours at the stroke of endless diving sessions… Well, that place exists. And yes, it has its own name: Grace Bay Beach.
For something this idyllic enclave of Providenciales, one of the islands of the Turks and Caicos archipelago , in the Caribbean, has been chosen as the best beach in the world according to the latest Traveler’s Choice 2020 international awards granted by Tripadvisor, the largest digital travel platform. Through them, it highlights the favorite destinations of its users around the planet, cataloged as The Best of the Best.
Idyllic panoramic view of Grace Bay Beach.
In the “Best Beaches” section, the portal takes into account both the “quantity and quality” of the comments and ratings provided by its users over the last 12 months. In this way, aspects such as the good conservation of the place, its level of accessibility, the services it offers or the respect for the environment of its inhabitants are rewarded.
Grace Bay Beach, located in the paradisiacal Caribbean archipelago, the dependent overseas territory of the United Kingdom, can boast of all this. That yes, before it was administered by Jamaica and Bahamas. And even by Spain, since the first to reach them was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Later, in 1512, the explorer Juan Ponce de León would document them.
The beach of the Turks and Caicos archipelago.
Currently, it is one of 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories under the supervision of the United Nations Decolonization Committee . Not surprisingly, the United Kingdom granted independence to the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1982, but its inhabitants preferred to remain under its rule.
Be that as it may, today they are considered one of the most beautiful and photogenic enclaves in the world , as Tripadvisor users attest to their most spectacular beach, Grace Bay, located in Providenciales, known colloquially as Provo. With an area of ​​98 square kilometers and around 23,000 inhabitants, it is the most populated island in the country.
The five-star resorts are a plus of the place.
Thus, among the comments that we can read on the portal are some such as ” an absolutely idyllic place . Infinite beaches of golden sand and crystal clear blue waters”, “an authentic postcard”, ” an incredible place in the that you can see the bottom of the sea as soon as you get into the water due to its clarity”, “great for both couples and families” or ” an ideal corner without crowds, perfect to disconnect”.
THE BEST BEACHES IN THE WORLD
1. Grace Bay (Turks and Caicos).
2. Varadero (Cuba).
3. Turquoise Bay (Australia).
4. Fourth Beach (Brazil).
5. Eagle Beach (Aruba).
6. Radhanagar Beach (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India).
7. Bahna do Sancho (Brazil).
8. Trunk Bay Beach (St. John).
9. Dolphin Bay (Brazil).
10. Rabbits (Sicily, Italy).
Grace Bay unseats Bahna do Sancho, in the Brazilian archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, as the best beach in the world . It has held the number one spot for four years in a row. However, this time it has been relegated to seventh position, behind Varadero (Cuba), Turquoise Bay (Australia), Quarta Praia (Brazil), Eagle Beach (Aruba) and Radhanagar Beach (Andam Islands), Ny Nicobar, India.
Muros beach, in Mallorca.
In the top ten there are also others such as Trunk Bay Beach (St. John), Baia dos Golfinhos (Brazil) or Conigli, on the Italian island of Sicily. You have to climb to position 17 to find a Spanish beach on the list. This is Playa de Muro, a true oasis located in the northeast of the island of Mallorca, between the towns of Port d’Alcudia and Can Picafort.
