Curaçao's beaches are every sun seeker's dream
Curaçao has some thirty public and private beaches, ranging from intimate rocky coves to long strands bustling with activity. Almost all of the swimming beaches are scattered along the sheltered southwestern coast, where the waters are generally calm and crystal clear. The northern coast, with its powerful surf and strong undertow, is not suitable for swimming. Topless bathing is officially prohibited on all public beaches and some private ones, although tacitly accepted in some places.
Blue Bay Beach
Blue Bay Beach is a large shady beach just northwest of Willemstad, near the village of Sint Michiel, with lots of facilities. It's popular with local families and visitors because of the soft white sand....
Boca Santa Cruz
The mangrove swamp surrounding this wide beach, dotted with palm trees, clouds the water, creating less than ideal conditions for snorkeling. However, it does attract a lot of birds, creating excellent...
Boka St.Michiel
Small boats bob in the bay of this traditional fishing village just west of town. The dive club on the pier has public restrooms and a restaurant. The small beach, also known as Boka Sami, has no shade...
Caracasbaai
The beach is made of coarse sand and pebbles and is popular for snorkeling and diving because its part of the underwater park. Also popular with the island residents. There are several small restaurants,...
Cas Abao
Cas Abao offers you a white sandy beach, crystal clear waters, waving palm trees and many gazebos for shade.
The beach combines a natural country setting with all the conveniences of a full service beach....
Daaibooibaai
A small bay close to town, this beach has good snorkeling along its rocky ledge and a small fishermen's cove. Pergolas provide adequate shade and there is also a snack bar that is open both during the...
Jan Thiel Beach
Lounge on a beach bed under a palm tree and enjoy the beautiful open bay, which has excellent diving and snorkeling. Jan Thiel Beach is located in a new upscale residential area east of town. With a full...
Jeremi
Visit this narrow, picturesque cove late in the day. Linger to watch the sun set, when you can fully appreciate the exceptionally clear water without minding the lack of shade. Uneven steps cut into the...
Kenepa
These two beautiful coves are among the island's most popular beaches. Intimate Playa Kenepa is partly shaded by manchineel trees. The snack bar (which has a tiny restroom) is open on weekends and often...
Klein Curacao
Curaçao's longest and whitest beach is on Klein Curaçao, an uninhabited island eight miles off the southeast coast. Dive operators and charter boats take passengers out to the oversized volcanic rock...
Kokomo Beach Curacao
Vaersenbaai, now called Kokomo beach is completely renewed. It has a restaurant, bar and a beachbar. The beach has lounge chairs and palm trees providing shade. The beach has free acces. There are showers...
Playa Forti
The view from above Playa Forti is right out of a postcard, with the fishing boats and a panorama of the island's western tip. Here you'll find pleasantly different coarse brown sand and tiny smooth pebbles...
Playa Kalki
This small cove is popular for snorkeling and diving, and has a roped-off area with a floating platform. It is located down steep stone steps from the parking area. Halfway between the parking area and...
Playa Lagun
A cluster of fishing boats gives this narrow cove a picturesque air. The water is very calm and shallow near shore, with excellent snorkeling. Children who can barely swim will be able to don a mask and...
Playa Piskado
or Playa Grandi This tiny fishermen's beach is also popular for snorkeling and diving and has some good photo ops of the boats and nets. Manchineel trees provide some shade. A small snack bar is open on the weekend. Entrance...
Playa Porto Mari Playa Porto Mari is a beautiful sandy bay to be found on the private estate of Plantages "Porto Mari" on the west coast. Its white coral sand beach, with clear and calm water, is a true paradise...
Seaqarium Beach
This beach, right next door to the seaquarium has all facilities, palmtrees and beautiful white sand. During the day it's the perfect place for children to play in the shallow water. There are shops, several...