Beaches in Curacao
Explore 28 beaches in Curacao
Blue Bay Beach
Upscale beach near the airport known for stunning coral reefs just meters from shore. Soft white sand, palm trees, and excellent facilities. Great snorkeling for beginners.
Boka Sami
Local beach at mouth of Sint Michiel Bay, first natural cove west of Willemstad. Home to Boca Beach Oceanclub. Popular with divers. Retains local flair despite being close to the city.
Caracasbaai Beach
Beach at former oil terminal site in deep-water bay, popular with local families on weekends. Great snorkeling with colorful underwater world. Near historic Fort Beekenburg.
Cas Abao Beach
One of the Caribbean's top-rated beaches with soft white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water surrounded by lush green hills. Excellent snorkeling with abundant marine life. Ranked among top 21 beaches worldwide.
Daaibooi Beach
Authentic local beach with friendly atmosphere, popular for weekend BBQs with locals. White sand beach with impressive reefs for snorkeling and diving. Wild pigs sometimes visit.
Director's Bay
Small hidden beach great for snorkeling with remains of a shark cage underwater. Became public in the 1980s after being privately owned. Home to barracudas, frogfish, seahorses, and angelfish.
Grote Knip
Also known as Playa Kenepa Grandi, this is Curacao's most iconic and photographed beach. Dramatic turquoise bay surrounded by cliffs with white sand. Popular with locals on weekends.
Jan Thiel Beach
Popular beach club area with crystal-clear turquoise waters. Multiple restaurants, bars, and a mini-mall. Known for nightlife and sunset parties. Pink-hued sand in some areas.
Klein Curacao
Uninhabited island 6 miles southeast of main island with pristine white sand and incredibly clear turquoise water. Accessible only by boat. Protected conservation area with excellent snorkeling, sea turtles, and shipwrecks.
Kleine Knip
Also known as Playa Kenepa Chiki, this intimate beach is the smaller sister to Grote Knip. Natural sandy beach in a protected bay, excellent for snorkeling with coral reefs nearby. Sea turtles and manta rays have been spotted.
Kokomo Beach
Beautiful beach famous for its water swing and jetty, perfect for Instagram photos. Golden sand with gentle blue waves. Live music and great food on weekends, quieter during the week.
Mambo Beach
Curacao's most popular commercial beach near Willemstad with lively atmosphere. Multiple beach clubs, restaurants, bars and shopping along the boulevard. Great for nightlife and sunset viewing.
Parasasa Beach
Resort beach for Curacao Marriott Beach Resort with free public access. Sandy beach in small blue bay, walkable from cruise terminal (3 miles). Has dive shop on site.
Pirate Bay Beach
Intimate sandy beach near Piscadera Bay with resort amenities but not overcrowded. Multiple restaurants, dive schools, and underwater scooter rentals. Beautiful sunset viewing spot.
Playa Forti
Known as Daredevil's Beach, famous for cliff jumping from 10-12 meter high cliffs. Golden-brown coarse sand. Restaurant on cliff with panoramic views over Westpunt Bay.
Playa Grandi
Also known as Playa Piskado, this fisherman's beach is famous for swimming with sea turtles that feed on fish scraps. Best turtle viewing around midday when fishermen return. Gravel and coral beach.
Playa Jeremi
Secluded beach perfect for escaping crowds with crystal-clear water. Unique sand made of tiny lava stones. Few facilities, popular with locals. Free but watch valuables in car.
Playa Kalki
Beach at Curacao's westernmost point in Westpunt, known for Alice in Wonderland dive site with unique mushroom-shaped coral formations. Underwater sculptures including a Chichi doll. Go West Diving is located here.
Playa Kanoa
One of few beaches on Curacao's rugged north side, adjoining a pool formed by collapsed boka. Well-renowned surf break when big waves come from northeast. Not suitable for casual swimming.
Playa Lagun
Small beach in a narrow bay surrounded by cliffs, famous for swimming with sea turtles. Calm protected waters make it ideal for snorkeling. Popular dive site with restaurant on the cliff above.
Playa Manzaliña
Remote beach away from tourist crowds with beautiful ledge following coastline featuring giant fan coral and staghorn coral. Great snorkeling with clear visibility to sandy bottom.
Playa Porto Mari
Beautiful beach with unique double reef system, home to resident wild pigs that wander the shore. Excellent snorkeling with vibrant marine life including parrotfish and reef squid.
Playa Santa Cruz
Classic Westpunt beach at the mouth of Bahia Santa Cruz with white sand and sparkling blue bay. Trailhead to Playa Santu Pretu and other hidden beaches.
Playa Santu Pretu
Also called Black Sand Beach. One of Curacao's most unique and least known beaches, only accessible by foot or boat from Playa Santa Cruz. Unique black volcanic sand.
Playa Wachi
Also known as Snake Bay. Small public beach in fishing town of Boka Sami, centrally located 15 minutes from Willemstad. Local spot to unwind and watch sunset.
Santa Barbara Beach
Resort beach at Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort on Spanish Waters Lagoon inlet. Soft sand without coral or rocks. Home to Sandals Royal Curacao. Public access available for a fee.
Seaquarium Beach
Beach adjacent to Mambo Beach near Curacao Sea Aquarium. Family-friendly with variety of activities. Part of the developed beach club area east of Willemstad.
Tugboat Beach
Famous snorkeling spot featuring a sunken tugboat wreck just 5 meters below the surface. Located in Caracasbaai near historic Fort Beekenburg. About 10-minute swim to wreck.
