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Curacao vacation rentals located in Spanish Water. This area is located in the southeast of Curacao. The Spanish Water is a beautiful, protected lagoon and is connected to the Caribbean Sea. Directly on and in the neighborhood of the Spanish Water are many Curacao vacation villas and other accommodations on Curacao to be found. This lagoon is ideal for water sports such as sailing and kayaking.

On the south coast of the Spanish Water area is Jan Thiel Beach located. This beach is great to relax on the lounge beds with the clear blue sea and cozy bar/restaurant Zanzibar within reach. Zanzibar is open daily for lunch and dinner and every Saturday evening there plays a live band with from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. happy hour at the bar. Jan Thiel beach is also ideal for children because there is a shallow and half secluded area in the sea. Other beautiful beaches in this area are Barbara Beach and Caracasbaai.

On the north side of the Spanish Water are many bays and small islands with beautiful coral reefs where you can go for great snorkeling and diving. Come take a look during your vacation on Curacao at the diving and snorkeling location "Tugboat" and discover a sunken tugboat. Or come to "Barracuda Point" where it frequently occurs that curious barracudas swim after you. You can also see pelicans and many other birds on the north side of the site Spanish Water and with a little luck you'll see a sea turtle passing by.

Good dining sites in the Spanish Water area include restaurant De Kleine Wereld and Country house Brakkeput Mei Mei. These restaurants are suitable for a romantic dinner for two and suitable for extensive dining with friends and family.

For a fun and unforgettable day trip you can book at Mermaid Boat Trips. With the vessel the Mermaid you can visit a magical and deserted island, Klein Curacao, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Klein Curacao is located about 25 km from the coast of Curacao. On this tour you have the chance to see dolphins and you visit several places for great snorkeling and diving.

For more information about the Spanish Water you can also check out our Curacao areas guide specifically on the Spanish Water area.