Curaçao beaches for swimming and a day by the sea
From a sheltered cove to a wide west-coast bay, these beaches offer swimming, snorkelling and places to settle in for the day.
These four beaches suit different kinds of days by the water, from calm bays with facilities to a quieter cove between cliffs. Each is on Curaçao’s west coast, where you can swim or snorkel straight from shore.
Cas Abao Beach
Beach, Sint Willibrordus
Cas Abao has calm water and easy snorkelling from the sand, with palm-thatch shade, a beach bar and restaurant, showers and a dive shop for a full-day visit.
Playa Kenepa Grandi (Grote Knip)
Beach, Knip
At Playa Kenepa Grandi, a wide crescent of white sand lies between limestone cliffs. Swim or snorkel in the clear water, or take in the bay from the lookout above the beach.
Playa Lagun
Beach, Lagún
Playa Lagun is a sheltered cove where fishing boats share the sand with snorkellers and divers. Its shore entry and reliable sea turtle sightings make it a distinctive place to explore the water.
Playa Porto Mari
Beach, Sint Willibrordus
Playa Porto Mari pairs a calm bay with a double reef that is good for snorkelling close to shore. An open-air restaurant, dive centre and marked walking trails add options for spending the day.