Best Beaches in Curaçao
The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best beaches in curacao"
Named by 5 of 81. Grote KnipWide cove with pale sand and cliffs that draw cliff jumpers; locals call it Kenepa Grandi.Clear water for swimming, snorkeling and diving, with frequent sea turtle sightings.
Named by 4 of 82. Playa KalkiGood snorkeling, and fewer people because it is a coral beach; water shoes help.Small beach with a cafe and a dive shop; you can snorkel and dive on your own.
Named by 4 of 83. Cas AbaoFull-service beach with free parking, restrooms and a bar serving light lunches.A calm swimming bay with chair rentals and a restaurant.
Named by 3 of 84. Mambo BeachClear, calm water with reef snorkeling straight from the sand.Groomed beach with a full boardwalk and bars; busy on weekends and cruise ship days.
Fares to Curaçao from your city
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit Curacao.
Questions people ask
- Does Curaçao have pretty beaches?
- Yes. One guide counts roughly 35 beaches, and others describe small cove beaches with clear turquoise water, plus a lively stretch near Willemstad.
