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About Curacao

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Curacao attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Curacao island

Curacao island

38 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

17 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs
Willemstad

Willemstad

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Santa Martha

Santa Martha

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Jan Kok

Jan Kok

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Lagun

Lagun

15 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs
Zorgvlied

Zorgvlied

15 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs
Knip

Knip

14 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs
Sint Willibrordus

Sint Willibrordus

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Cas Abou

Cas Abou

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Oostpunt

Oostpunt

11 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for diving
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Curacao Best beaches

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Playa Grandi
Playa Grandi
Playa Grandi

Playa Grandi

Knip 2.7 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Caracas Bay
Caracas Bay
Caracas Bay
Good for Relax

Caracas Bay

Willemstad 8.3 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.3 Amenities index
Playa Kanoa
Playa Kanoa
Playa Kanoa
Good for party

Playa Kanoa

Willemstad 10.6 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Blue water • Sand & Pebbles bottom
3.8 Amenities index
Playa Wachi
Playa Wachi
Playa Wachi
Good for Relax

Playa Wachi

Willemstad 7.7 km
Pleasant
6.8
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
2.1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Curacao beaches

Sand
Sand
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Remote
Remote
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 38 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Curacao.

Most beautiful beaches of Curacao

Grote Knip beach
Strand Grote Knip

Grote Knip beach
8.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Curacao, Knip 0.9 km
Blue Bay Curacao beach
Blue Bay Curacao

Blue Bay Curacao beach
8.8
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Curacao, Willemstad 6.2 km
Daaibooi beach

Daaibooi beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Curacao, Sint Willibrordus 2.2 km
Kleine Knip beach
Kleine Knip Strand

Kleine Knip beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Curacao, Knip 1.1 km
Playa Kalki

Playa Kalki
8.4
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Knip 3.5 km
Playa Jeremi

Playa Jeremi
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Curacao, Lagun 0.9 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Curacao

Dreams Curacao beach
Dreams Curacao

Dreams Curacao beach
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Curacao, Willemstad 4 km
Penstraat Hotel beach

Penstraat Hotel beach
8.4
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Curacao, Willemstad 1.6 km
Playa Forti

Playa Forti
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Curacao, Knip 2.4 km
Mangrove beach

Mangrove beach
7.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Curacao, Willemstad 1.2 km
Karakter beach

Karakter beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Curacao, Sint Willibrordus 2.6 km
Mareni beach

Mareni beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Curacao, Santa Martha 0.6 km
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Sandy beaches in Curacao

Kokomo beach

Kokomo beach
8.6
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Jan Kok 7.8 km
Mambo beach

Mambo beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Willemstad 4.5 km
St. Barbara beach

St. Barbara beach
7.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Willemstad 10.1 km
Sunscape Curacao

Sunscape Curacao
7.8
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Willemstad 3.9 km
Playa Gipy

Playa Gipy
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Curacao, Zorgvlied 4.4 km
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Secluded beaches in Curacao

Playa Hunku

Playa Hunku
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Curacao, Cas Abou 1.4 km
Playa Hundu

Playa Hundu
6.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Curacao, Santa Martha 0.7 km
Playa San Juan

Playa San Juan
6.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Curacao, Santa Martha 2.4 km
Playa Largu

Playa Largu
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Curacao, Cas Abou 0.7 km
Boka Pos Spano

Boka Pos Spano
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Light pebble
Curacao, Santa Martha 2.6 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Curacao

Cas Abao beach

Cas Abao beach
8.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Cas Abou 0.7 km
Playa Lagun

Playa Lagun
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Lagun 0.3 km
Porto Marie Beach
Playa Porto Marie

Porto Marie Beach
8.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Cas Abou 1.8 km
Jan Thiel beach

Jan Thiel beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Willemstad 7 km
Playa Santa Cruz

Playa Santa Cruz
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Curacao, Santa Cruz 0.3 km
Directeurs Baai

Directeurs Baai
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Curacao, Willemstad 9.3 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Curacao

Playa Santu Pretu

Playa Santu Pretu
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray fine pebble
Curacao, Santa Cruz 0.7 km
Fuik beach

Fuik beach
6.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright shell sand, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Oostpunt 10.6 km
Boka Grandi

Boka Grandi
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Curacao, Zorgvlied 2.9 km
Boka Sint Michiel

Boka Sint Michiel
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Curacao, Willemstad 8.3 km
Marie Pampoen beach

Marie Pampoen beach
6.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Blue water
Curacao, Willemstad 3.7 km
Baya beach

Baya beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Curacao, Willemstad 9 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Curacao, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 30.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Curacao is less than 500 meters. 30 beaches are relatively easy to access, 6 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 1 beach are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Curacao however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Curacao's beaches

Playa Grandi
6 Nora Jankauskaitė

This petite shore is quite popular as every visitor yearns to take a dip with the majestic sea turtles. My suggestion would be to allocate no more than 30 minutes for your visit as it can get quite crowded. Arriving early is recommended due to the limited parking space available. The turtles are a remarkable sight and they often swim within arm's reach, making for an unforgettable experience.

Caracas Bay
6 Nathaniel Kessler.

The beach is a peaceful and pleasant spot, ideal for spending time with loved ones. However, the sand is not entirely smooth.

Playa Kanoa
10 Kai van den Berg

The beach offers a breathtaking view of the powerful sea, which sends refreshing sprays of salt water. Although we didn't witness any wind- or kitesurfing, we chatted with a resident who confirmed that it's a popular activity. The solitude of a man and his dogs living on the beach added to the beauty of the experience.

Playa Wachi
10 Elias Kallinos

This serene and beautiful beach is a hidden gem, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape. The absence of throngs of tourists adds to its allure and allows for a truly tranquil experience.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Curacao? In total there are 38 beaches and the most popular is Grote Knip beach.

Most viewed beaches of Curacao

Caracas Bay

Caracas Bay
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Willemstad 8.3 km
Playa Kanoa

Playa Kanoa
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Curacao, Willemstad 10.6 km
Playa Grandi

Playa Grandi
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Curacao, Knip 2.7 km
Playa Wachi

Playa Wachi
6.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Curacao, Willemstad 7.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Curacao?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Curacao, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 38 beaches in total, of which about 15 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Curacao?

Most of the beaches located in Curacao are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Curacao?

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