South Cay is an island in the group of Turks and Caicos Islands.
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background
The island is almost 10 km long, in the north less than 1 km wide, the south is almost circular with a diameter of about 5 km, the total area is just over 20 km². The highest point on the island is 46 m above sea level. The main town is Cockburn Harbor on the southwest coast. There is a natural deep water harbor there. The island's main sources of income are the export of mussel meat and lobster tails. The fish processing and freezing facilities are one of the island's attractions. The salt lake, which is 2 by 2 km in size, begins behind the village. Cockburn Harbor Airport is located on its north side. An asphalt road connects it with the place. All other roads are unpaved sand paths.
During World War II, the Americans built a submarine tracking and surveillance station on the island.
The Highlands Estate is great for bird watching.
The island is one of the most popular drug trafficking centers in the south of the Bahama chain.
Every year in May, the South Caicos sailing regatta takes place in East Harbor.
In September 2008 the two hurricanes “Hanna” and “Ike” caused severe damage on the island. It took five weeks to restore the power supply.
getting there
By plane
Airlines
mobility
- There are a few taxis on the island.
Tourist Attractions
- Admiral Cockburn Land & Sea Park. National park. It encloses an area about 4 x 4 km north of the airfield. These include Belle Sound, Horse Cay and Stake Bank, as well as the 54 m high Sail Rock Hills.
- Center for Marine Resource Studies, Harbourfront, Cockburn Town. Former Admiral Arms Hotel. This Beverly, MA, USA nonprofit is looking for ways to improve fishing practices. A tour is possible for visitors, donations of money are welcome.
- Commissioner's House, Tucker Hill. From the 18th century.
activities
fishing
Marinas
Diving
- Beyond The Blue, South Caicos Lodge. Tel.: 946-3701.
- South Caicos Divers. Tel.: 946-6906, Fax: 946-6940.
shop
kitchen
- Cafe Columbus, Seaview Market, At the Harbor. Tel.: 946-3245. International.Open: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. from 6 p.m.
- Pond View Restaurant. Tel.: 946-3276. Caribbean.
accommodation
- Club Carib Beach Resort. Tel.: 946-3209, Fax: 946-3386. 35 rooms and 8 beach villas, restaurant, pool, diving, fishing.Price: Double from US $ 799 per person with breakfast and dinner.
- South Caicos Ocean and Beach Resort, Tucker Hill. Tel.: 946-3219, Fax: 946-3508. 24 rooms and apartments, Dolphin Grill restaurant, bar, pool.Price: double room US $ 120-160, apartment US $ 275.
health
doctors
- Government Clinic. Tel.: 946-3216, Fax: 946-3576.
Practical advice
Banks
- First Caribbean International Bank, Lee Street, Cockburn Harbor. Tel.: 946-3268, Fax: 946-3388. Open: Wed 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
International money transfers
- Western Union, Dot Enterprises, Pond Street. Tel.: 946-2324.
information
- Yolanda Mills, District Commissioner. Tel.: 946-3211.
police
- Police station. Tel.: 946-3299.
Post and Telecommunications
- South Caicos Post Office. Tel.: 946-3211.
