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Cura\u00e7ao, a Caribbean island with crystal-clear beaches and a vibrant atmosphere, offers multiple free access alternatives to enjoy the sun and sea. In this guide you will find practical information about the most outstanding public beaches, tips for visiting them and transportation options, as well as recommendations for nearby restaurants. Get ready to fall in love with these Caribbean jewels! <\/p>\n
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Located on the northwest coast of Cura\u00e7ao, near the village of Westpunt.<\/p>\n
Free parking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Basic public restrooms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Local food and beverage vendors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Crystal clear water ideal for snorkeling and swimming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Panoramic viewpoint for spectacular photos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Relaxed family atmosphere<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Limited supply of restaurants in the area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Little natural shade (carries an umbrella)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to get there by public transportation:<\/strong> Take the bus from the Willemstad terminal to Westpunt. Ask the driver to tell you where to get off for Kenepa Grandi. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n By rental car:<\/strong> Follow the main road to Westpunt; you will see signs to the beach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Jaanchie’s Restaurant<\/strong>: Offers local and international cuisine, famous for its Creole dishes (about 10 minutes by car).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Beachside kiosks: Snacks and light refreshments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/curacaomyway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/vishal-N0iBSvyaENI-unsplash-1.jpg” title_text=”vishal-N0iBSvyaENI-unsplash (1)” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-5px|||” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||28px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|auto|14px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||34px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#1d1d1d” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#1d1d1d” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_blurb_title=”font-weight: 700;” custom_css_blurb_content=”font-weight: 400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Within walking distance of Kenepa Grandi, also in the Westpunt area.<\/p>\n Parking area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Picnic area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Quieter environment than its sister beach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Excellent snorkeling conditions near the rocks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n No formal restrooms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Few equipment rental services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How to get there by public transport:<\/strong> Take the same bus line to Westpunt and get off before reaching Kenepa Grandi (ask the driver for “Klein Knip”).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n By rental car:<\/strong> You will find signage on the main road to Westpunt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Sol Food<\/strong>: Pizza and fast food.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Jaanchie’s Restaurant<\/strong>: Local and international cuisine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/curacaomyway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/View_towards_Kleine_Knip-1.jpg” title_text=”View_towards_Kleine_Knip (1)” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-5px|||” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||26px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|auto|14px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||34px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#1d1d1d” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#1d1d1d” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_blurb_title=”font-weight: 700;” custom_css_blurb_content=”font-weight: 400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It is located in the northwestern part of the island, near Kenepa.<\/p>\n Free parking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Large sandy area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Very little crowded, ideal for those looking for tranquility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Spectacular sunsets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n No restrooms, showers or restaurants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Shortage of natural shade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How to get there by public transportation:<\/strong> Take the bus to Westpunt and ask to get off at the bus stop near Jeremi Beach. You will have to walk for a few minutes. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n By rental car:<\/strong> Follow the coastal road and look for signs for Jeremi Beach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Small local eateries within a 5-10 minute drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Same options available at Westpunt (Sol Food, Jaanchie’s).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/curacaomyway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AF1QipP_WAio3-ThSsAjd77Xx2U9sBrXLvVauIdMjrtFs1600-k-no.webp” title_text=”AF1QipP_WAio3-ThSsAjd77Xx2U9sBrXLvVauIdMjrtF=s1600-k-no” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-5px|||” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||28px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|auto|14px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||34px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#1d1d1d” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#1d1d1d” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_blurb_title=”font-weight: 700;” custom_css_blurb_content=”font-weight: 400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Located in a protected bay to the northwest, very close to the village of Lagun.<\/p>\n Free parking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Snorkeling area with a variety of marine life<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling due to its calm waters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Family and safe environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n May be somewhat crowded in high season<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Limited food services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How to get there by public transportation:<\/strong> There are buses from Willemstad to Lagun. You will have to walk a few minutes to get to the beach. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n By rental car:<\/strong> Follow signs to Lagun on the northwest coast of the island.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Bah\u00eda Lagun Restaurant<\/strong>: Specializing in fresh seafood and local cuisine just steps from the beach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/curacaomyway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Playa-Lagun.jpg” title_text=”Lagun Beach” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-5px|||” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||28px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|auto|14px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||34px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#1d1d1d” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#1d1d1d” body_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_blurb_title=”font-weight: 700;” custom_css_blurb_content=”font-weight: 400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n On the northwesternmost tip of Cura\u00e7ao, near the Kura Hulanda resort.<\/p>\n Small dock for diving activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Dive store nearby<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Excellent spot for underwater dives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Quiet and uncrowded environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Relatively small beach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Few food services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How to get there by public transport:<\/strong> Take the bus to Westpunt and get off at the bus stop closest to Kalki Beach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n By rental car:<\/strong> Drive to Westpunt and follow the signs to Kalki.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Kura Hulanda Lodge<\/strong>: Offers international cuisine and Caribbean menus.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/curacaomyway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Playa-Kalki.webp” title_text=”Kalki Beach” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-5px|||” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||28px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|auto|14px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||34px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#1d1d1d” header_font_size=”25px” header_line_height=”1.2em” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#1d1d1d” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_blurb_title=”font-weight: 700;” custom_css_blurb_content=”font-weight: 400;” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n An economical option to move from Willemstad to nearby towns. Please note that the frequency may be limited, especially to the farthest beaches. <\/p>\n The best alternative if you want to visit several beaches in one day. Distances are short and the main roads are in good condition. <\/p>\n Convenient option, but can be costly if you plan several trips.<\/p>\n Most public beaches have small kiosks and restaurants serving local cuisine, fresh seafood and international dishes. You will also find outdoor barbecue options and beach bars with refreshing drinks and snacks. For variety, Willemstad offers everything from Caribbean to Italian, Asian and fusion cuisine. <\/p>\nNearby restaurants<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Transportation Tips in Cura\u00e7ao<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Bus (Konvoi)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Cab<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Where to Eat Near Public Beaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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