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Shopping in Turks and Caicos
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Quick answer
Shopping in Turks and Caicos centres on Grace Bay's plazas, with resort wear, jewellery and local art. Local crafts include woven straw goods, conch-shell items and art inspired by the islands. Best souvenirs: Straw and basket work, Local art and Island hot sauce.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
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- Markets
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- Top souvenir
- Straw and basket work
Where to shop
Grace Bay plazas
Open-air shopping plazas along Grace Bay Road with boutiques, galleries and souvenir shops.
Turtle Cove
Small shops and dive stores around the marina.
Cockburn Town, Grand Turk
Gift shops and the cruise-centre shops near the port on Grand Turk.
Markets
Island Fish Fry craft stalls
Local artisans sell crafts, art and souvenirs alongside the food stalls at Bight Park.
What to buy
Straw and basket work
Woven baskets, hats and bags made from local palm, particularly from North and Middle Caicos.
Local art
Paintings and prints of the islands' turquoise water and colourful boats from Grace Bay galleries.
Island hot sauce
Bottled pepper sauces made locally with hot island peppers.
Sea salt
Salt from the historic salt ponds, a reminder of the islands' salt-raking history.
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Conch fritters, Johnny cake and Rum punch. Beach bars and restaurants across the islands. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Bay | $$$$ | The main resort strip on Provo's north shore, with the beach, restaurants and shops |
| Leeward | $$$$ | Quiet eastern tip with villas, the marina and boats to the cays |
| The Bight | $$$ | Western end of Grace Bay with shore snorkelling and the weekly fish fry |
| Long Bay | $$$$ | Windy southeast shore of shallow water, kiteboarders and luxury villas |
| Turtle Cove | $$ | Marina district with dive operators and Smith's Reef offshore |
| Blue Hills | $ | One of Provo's oldest settlements, with beachside conch shacks |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Many restaurants include a 10–15% service charge; add more only for excellent service. Tip boat crews, guides and taxi drivers around 10–20%.
- Beachwear belongs on the beach; cover up in shops, restaurants and towns.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in September; the busiest months are December–March.
- November: Conch Festival in Blue Hills (usually November)
- December: Maskanoo — Boxing Day street festival with costumes and junkanoo on Grace Bay Road (26 December)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Turks and Caicos?
Straw and basket work, Local art, Island hot sauce and Sea salt.
+Where is the best shopping in Turks and Caicos?
Grace Bay plazas: Open-air shopping plazas along Grace Bay Road with boutiques, galleries and souvenir shops.
+What are the best markets in Turks and Caicos?
Island Fish Fry craft stalls.