1. Willemstad
Willemstad is the capital of Curacao and a place not to be missed while visiting. There are several wonderful attractions here, from beaches to beautiful buildings of historical and architectural significance. There are also many casinos in the area. It is a beautiful city with a population of about 140 thousand people. If you visit the port of Willemstad, you will see many boats of all sizes. Some of them are so gorgeous that it takes your breath away! Don’t forget to get acquainted with the beautiful pastel colonial architecture located in the Old Town.
2. Cas Abao Beach
It is located northeast of Curacao. Cas Abao is a private beach with beautiful white sand and crystal blue water. You have to pay for the entrance to the beach, but the price is cheap — only about $ 3 per person. This is a magnificent beach that has become very popular in recent years, so expect many others to join you. There are palm trees, huts and sun loungers, and the beach is surrounded by many beautiful hills and mountains.
3. The Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
The place will appeal to everyone who loves history and unique sights. Locals call him the Swinging Old Lady. This bridge began its history as a paid way of crossing shortly after its construction in 1888. It connects the two parts of Willemstad, the capital of Curacao. When it was a toll bridge, people were allowed to walk on it barefoot without paying for the passage. Today it opens regularly so that ocean-going vessels can pass through it. Its length is 167 meters and its width is 9.7 meters. For the sake of this bridge alone, you should visit Curacao!
4. Playa Manzanillo
The beach in Playa Manzanillo offers clear blue water and lots of white sandy areas. If you love delicious food, wonderful people and great music, you need to visit this beach. Both locals and tourists alike enjoy their holidays in this place. And you will also have the opportunity to ride ATVs and even do ziplining. Manzanillo Beach is a great way to spend a day — or even a few hours if you have time between exploring other tourist attractions.
5. Little Knip
Little Knip Beach lives up to its name because it is really a very small beach. However, if you like privacy and don’t mind bringing something to eat with you, this is a place you won’t want to miss. This beach is not so crowded, here you can safely swim, sunbathe or even have a barbecue and cook your own food without sharing the territory with many other people. This is the perfect beach to visit if you want to get away from the world for a while and just spend time with family or friends.
6. Playa Jeremy
Located near the village of Lagoons in the northwestern part of Curacao, Playa Jeremy is a secluded beach with no amenities, which means that it does not have any bells and whistles that some other beaches in the area have. The coastline partly consists of the usual private volcanic stove. On certain days, the sand gets pretty hot, so don’t forget to bring your sandals. However, it is a great place to visit. If you want to feel what a real island is, then this is definitely a trip worth taking.
7. Playa Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a beach located south of the village of Lagoons. A wide beach, lots of white sand and blue water. Santa Cruz is surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful views. On the beach itself, you can enjoy beach houses and even a snack bar. You don’t have to bring food and drinks with you (especially if you don’t want to). This is one of the 37 beaches of Curacao, as beautiful and welcoming as all the others.