Curaçao Beaches

All beaches on Curaçao

The nicest and most popular beaches of Curaçao are found at the southwest of Curaçao. These Curaçao beaches are protected from the wind and have cristal clear water that make it perfect for snorkeling and scuba-diving in Curaçao. The northeast part of Curaçao is rocky.

At this side of Curaçao normally there is a wind passing from the "Noordpoolpassaat" that makes it ideal for wind- and kitesurfing.

If you are looking for Curaçao vacation rentals, Enjoy Curaçao offers the right accommodation on Curaçao for you near the nicest beaches. Search the villas and bungalows using our Curaçao map search.

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PLAYA KANOA CURACAO

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SIGHTSEEING ON CURACAO

Curacao Beaches

Playa Kanoa Curacao

Playa Kanoa Curacao
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Address:	Playa Canoa, Curacao

Playa Kanoa Curacao is located on the rugged north side of the island where swimming in the sea is dangerous. This beach on Curacao is the perfect place to surf on Curacao and there depart boat trips from here to the best dive sites. Playa Kanoa Curacao is definitely a must for sporty holidaymakers staying in our Curacao rentals.

With a stunning coastline and large waves surfers can eat their heart out at Playa Kanoa Curacao. From the beach, surfers can get quite easily into the sea to start their adventure. Please note that because of the big waves there is a strong swell in the bay and the visibility is often poor.

If you are interested in an impressive dive during a stay in Curacao rentals then you are at the right place at Playa Kanoa Curacao. Diving in Curacao on the north side of the island is nothing like a dive that you make on the south side of Curacao. The reef is covered with sea grass that extends to the dropoff. You will find a wide variety of marine life like sea turtles, green moray eels and giant lobsters. Furthermore, on this side of Curacao regular nurse sharks are seen and there are some reef fish who you will not see on the other side of Curacao.

You can join an organized trip, Dive Charter Curacao, to get to the best dive sites of Curacao but you can also get into the water from the beach on the right of the bay if you want to dive on your own here. Keep in mind that the north side of Curacao is only suitable for experienced divers and only in calm weather!

Playa Kanoa Curacao is daily free accessible. The facilities are limited. In this fishing port is a restaurant situated for lunch and drinks and there are toilets available.

Directions: Playa Kanoa Curacao is most easily reached if you come from Willemstad through Biesheuvel and then follow Brievengat. Turn into the Bonhamweg and turn left before Ronde Klip for Boca Playa Canoa.

TIP: If you are looking for a nice and affordable place to stay in the close area of Playa Kanoa Curacao, please check La Quinta A apartment and La Quinta B studio.

On the south side of Curacao are many locations to be found where you can enjoy snorkeling and diving quietly during a stay in Curacao rentals. On this side of the island you can easily reach the beautiful coral reef and countless tropical fish by walking into the sea from the Curacao beaches.