The 10 Best Beaches in Curaçao

Curaçao is most well-known for its row of colorful picture-perfect building façades lining the Willemstad waterfront, water that matches the shocking blue hue of the island’s namesake liqueur and a quirky synergy of Dutch and Caribbean culture. But the island nation that sits 40 miles north of Venezuela outside the hurricane belt is actually referred to as “The Island of 35 Beaches,” and to that, we say, “challenge accepted.” Curaçao has a beach for every mood, vibe, and activity—including doing nothing at all. Many of its beaches have lagoons, which make them especially fitting for families with small children, snorkelers hoping to spot colorful schools of fish or anyone who just wants to spend a lazy afternoon afloat under the sun. Here are our picks for 10 to visit during a trip to this stunning island in the Lesser Antilles.