Photo of Pillory beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Pillory beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Pillory beach with spacious shore

Photo of Pillory beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Pillory beach and the settlement

Photo of Pillory beach and its beautiful scenery

Photo of Pillory beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.2

Very good

Pillory beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pillory beach?

The bar is located right on the Pillory beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bohio Dive Resort is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Pillory beach?

There are 6 places to stay in the Pillory beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Pillory beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1919134&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Turks Head Inne</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1788836&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Grande Pettite Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7830680&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Celebration Place</a></li></ul>

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands

#17 out of 45 in Cockburn Town

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom

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Located within the settlement

Cockburn Town • 2.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bohio Dive Resort

8.8 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Emily's Fish Fry

880m

Restaurant Barbie's Bar & Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 970m

Restaurant Dees' Restaurant

980m

Restaurant Salty Dawg Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Restaurant Cool Beans Cafe

1.2km

Restaurant Peaches Restaurant

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Tasty's FastFood

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant E Frog's Café of Everything

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Dunbar's T-Shirts Barn

790m

Tourist Attraction Turks and Caicos National Museum

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Grand Turk Masonic Lodge

1km

Tourist Attraction Crofton Coverley House

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Salt Industry Memorial

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Cockburn Town Beach

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Grand Turk

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Juice

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Blue Water Divers

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

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About

Pillory beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 17th place out of 45 beaches in the Turks and Caicos Islands region The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Pillory beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Corktree beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Pillory beach is located in Turks and Caicos Islands within Cockburn Town, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Grand Turk island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Cockburn Town • 2.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Bohio Dive Resort

8.8 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Emily's Fish Fry

880m

Restaurant Barbie's Bar & Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 970m

Restaurant Dees' Restaurant

980m

Restaurant Salty Dawg Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Restaurant Cool Beans Cafe

1.2km

Restaurant Peaches Restaurant

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Tasty's FastFood

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Restaurant E Frog's Café of Everything

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Dunbar's T-Shirts Barn

790m

Tourist Attraction Turks and Caicos National Museum

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Grand Turk Masonic Lodge

1km

Tourist Attraction Crofton Coverley House

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Salt Industry Memorial

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Cockburn Town Beach

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Grand Turk

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Juice

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Blue Water Divers

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

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Stays nearby

3 accomodations nearby

1.8km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Turks Head Inne

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Cockburn Town • 820m from center

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2.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

La Grande Pettite Villa

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Cockburn Town • 3.8km from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Celebration Place

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cockburn Town • 110m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

What to do in Pillory beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Pillory beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

When it comes to what to do in Pillory beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Pillory beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Pillory beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

1.4km 18 min walk

Cockburn Town beach Cockburn Town beach

7.6 Very good

1.4km 19 min walk

Corktree beach Corktree beach

7.8 Very good

2.7km

Cockburn Town beach II Cockburn Town beach II

7.7 Very good

3.9km

English Point beach English Point beach

6.7 Good

4.4km

Norman Saunders beach Norman Saunders beach

7.7 Very good

5.6km

Governor's beach Governor's beach

8.5 Excellent

16.4km

Salt Cay beach Salt Cay beach

7.6 Very good

17.6km

Balfour Town beach Balfour Town beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Cockburn Town • 2.4km

Transport

Airport

GDT • 4.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

Carter Anderson.

8 Very good

During our cruise, we had the pleasure of visiting a serene beach that was almost deserted. It was effortless to locate a spot to relax under the shade and relish the stunning scenery of the beach and crystal-clear water. However, the only drawback was the lack of any nearby eateries or refreshment stands.

March 2023

Jaxon Kline

10 Exceptional

The crystal-clear waters of the beach are a sight to behold, with a stunning aqua blue color that is truly breathtaking. There are numerous picturesque beaches to explore, and if you have a snorkeling mask, you can stop and swim at any of them. While the island of Grand Turk is still recovering from the hurricane, it's worth noting that it is a poorer island, with debris and stray animals scattered throughout. However, Margaritaville, located just off the pier port, is a lovely place to shop and dine. We rented a golf cart for the day, but I would suggest a car or jeep instead, as the golf cart was too slow.

March 2023

Nolan Greyson

6 Pleasant

Our experience on Grand Turk was underwhelming. We decided to explore the island by renting a golf cart but unfortunately, there wasn't much to see or do. We covered the entire island and spent a mere few hours at a beach which was fairly decent. The water was stunning, as depicted in the picture, but the beach lacked any noteworthy amenities. If you plan on visiting this island, it's advisable to simply grab a beach chair and lounge in front of Margaritaville, which is the main attraction here.

March 2023

Aqualinza

10 Exceptional

The beach at Pillory is absolutely stunning! If you happen to be on a cruise, be sure to head over to the van/taxi area and pay the fee to visit this beautiful spot. The water is crystal clear and perfect for snorkeling. I was amazed by the variety of fish I saw while exploring the area. Additionally, unlike the seaweed near the cruise port, there is none to be found here.

March 2023

Aria Wintersong

10 Exceptional

As non-residents of the hotel, we stopped by the beach during our port day from the cruise ship. Each of us rented a beach chair for a reasonable $10. The beach was pleasantly uncrowded, allowing us to fully enjoy the stunning waters and soak up the warm sun. Our lunch at the beach was delightful and satisfying. The experience was so enjoyable that we are even considering returning to this beach on our next trip.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Pillory beach?

The Pillory beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Pillory beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Pillory beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Pillory beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Pillory beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Pillory beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Pillory beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Pillory beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pillory beach?

The bar is located right on the Pillory beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bohio Dive Resort is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Pillory beach?

There are 6 places to stay in the Pillory beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Pillory beach include:

Turks Head Inne

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Pillory beach from parking?

The Pillory beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Pillory beach?

There are 4 attractions near Pillory beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dunbar's T-Shirts Barn located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Pillory beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Pillory beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 25°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pillory beach (Turks and Caicos Islands) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.