Turks and Caicos Islands

Salt Cay

This small island east of Caicos and south of Grand Turk shows off a natural landscape that truly packs a wallop as its wildlife and flora complement the beauty of the location. If you want to spend some quiet time, don't pass up the chance of dropping in on this peaceful island to admire the many attractions it has to offer. Those who love traveling all the time could feel a very special ambiance among windmills from the old salt industry and the 19th-century colonial architecture. Ancient stories will come back to life in your presence and here you'll find an excellent spot for rest and relaxation. Lodge in one of out cozy hotels and quench your appetite in one of the many restaurants offering international, Caribbean and Creole cuisine. These are some of the options you can count on for a great meal. Gorgeous beaches all around the island are the prime recreational offer for scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Wonderful sea bottoms waiting to be scoured make up an amazing natural paradise.

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Naval convoys were invented to protect Spanish treasure ships from attack. The first convoy left Cuba in 1564.