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Vissershuisje aan het water, open van dinsdag t/m zondag van 12:00 tot 16:00 uur. Menu is simpel weg "the catch of the day". Voor reservering: +599 (9) 462-4560
20 místní doporučují
Kas di Piskado Purunchi
John F. Kennedy BoulevardVissershuisje aan het water, open van dinsdag t/m zondag van 12:00 tot 16:00 uur. Menu is simpel weg "the catch of the day". Voor reservering: +599 (9) 462-4560
Fresh and local... With the perfect dosage of international... Order just a few dishes or fill up your table Sip it down with a nice glass of wine or one of our Caribbean inspired cocktails!
16 místní doporučují
Pirates Nest
CaracasbaaiwegFresh and local... With the perfect dosage of international... Order just a few dishes or fill up your table Sip it down with a nice glass of wine or one of our Caribbean inspired cocktails!
Located by the shore of Caracasbaai, near the beachfront overlooking the sea, with a beautiful scenic view. Enjoy the best of Brisa do Mar - Pop's Place cuisine and enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water. This is a great place to come and relax with some real cultural (local)and international delicacies. Not to forget our fresh off the boat Caribbean seafood. In addition, you can ask for the Chef’s daily special. Come experience the spectacular sunsets while enjoying our local and international dishes.
OPEN from Wednesday to Monday from 11 am to 10 pm
36 místní doporučují
Brisa do Mar - Pop's Place
CaracasbaaiwegLocated by the shore of Caracasbaai, near the beachfront overlooking the sea, with a beautiful scenic view. Enjoy the best of Brisa do Mar - Pop's Place cuisine and enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water. This is a great place to come and relax with some real cultural (local)and international delicacies. Not to forget our fresh off the boat Caribbean seafood. In addition, you can ask for the Chef’s daily special. Come experience the spectacular sunsets while enjoying our local and international dishes.
OPEN from Wednesday to Monday from 11 am to 10 pm
Delicious seafood in a cozy environment, where culinary connoisseurs can find a new home. Since it opened in January 2009, Fishalicious may be relatively new but under the inspiring leadership of Michelle and her partner Auke from Urk (a well known fishermen’s village in The Netherlands), who like no other knows everything about fish.
44 místní doporučují
Fish & Joy Bistro & Wine Bar Curaçao
57 PenstraatDelicious seafood in a cozy environment, where culinary connoisseurs can find a new home. Since it opened in January 2009, Fishalicious may be relatively new but under the inspiring leadership of Michelle and her partner Auke from Urk (a well known fishermen’s village in The Netherlands), who like no other knows everything about fish.
Coffee - breakfast - lunch
Mindful eating and more
Santa Rosaweg 10
- Landhuis Bloemhof
29 místní doporučují
Number Ten Curaçao
10 Sta. RosawegCoffee - breakfast - lunch
Mindful eating and more
Santa Rosaweg 10
- Landhuis Bloemhof
You can’t leave the island without the Jaanchies experience. This local restaurant at Westpunt is run by a family and Jaanchie himself is always happy to explain the menu which he knows by heart. He says his special ingredient is love and this is probably what makes the food so delicious.
12 místní doporučují
Jaanchie Restaurant
Unnamed RoadYou can’t leave the island without the Jaanchies experience. This local restaurant at Westpunt is run by a family and Jaanchie himself is always happy to explain the menu which he knows by heart. He says his special ingredient is love and this is probably what makes the food so delicious.
The garden of this restored (1996) plantation house is ideal for taking a rest in the shade of century old trees. The freshly squeezed tropical juices are an absolute must! On request, Komedor Krioyo is also available for receptions and parties. Especially for children’s parties, there is a play garden.
47 místní doporučují
Landhuis Dokterstuin "Restaurant Komedor Krioyo"
Weg Naar WestpuntThe garden of this restored (1996) plantation house is ideal for taking a rest in the shade of century old trees. The freshly squeezed tropical juices are an absolute must! On request, Komedor Krioyo is also available for receptions and parties. Especially for children’s parties, there is a play garden.
Hiking
A SHORT CLIFF HIKE TO KOKOMO BEACH
After visiting Boka Sami and the dilapidated Fort St. Michiel, we found a trail which leads up the hill and along the cliffs to Vaersenbaai, which is home to Kokomo Beach. A short, mildly strenuous walk through the woods, followed by incredible views from high above the Caribbean, and then cooling off in clear blue waters? Sigh, if only all our hikes were like this!
The trail begins at Boka Sami, after crossing a bridge over the inlet which feeds St. Michiel’s Bay. There is another hike which leads around this lagoon, where you can almost always see flamingos, but that’s for another day; today we’d be going up into the hills.
The great majority of the trail is uphill, through a dense forest. The path is well-worn, so there’s no need to worry about getting lost, but it feels almost forgotten. The only other living being we saw on the trail was a white-tailed deer, far up ahead of us; it spotted us immediately and darted off into the woods, before we could get a picture.
Soon enough, the trail reached the coast, giving us a view from the clifftops over the Caribbean’s crystalline waters. We walked along the rocks, discovering the paltry remains of Fort Vaersenbaai, which once protected the bay, and rested at a picnic table which has been set up for people to enjoy the panorama.
We now descended to the beach, where we spent the rest of the day swimming, snorkeling, laying out and eating. Kokomo Beach’s restaurant is a great lunch spot. On the advice of Anton from Scubaçao, we ordered the nachos. It was a huge plate, and for a very reasonable price. As we were eating, a pair of fearless iguanas inched along the railing, ever closer to our table, before finally walking straight onto it. Who knew iguanas craved nachos?
We had left our car at Boka Sami, so after lazing about and stuffing ourselves, we had to hike back on the same path we’d come by. No problem; it’s just a couple kilometers long, and was a nice Verdauungsspaziergang (a fun German word we don’t have in English, but something like “digestion walk”). Overall, this had been an easy, trouble-free excursion, perfect for those who like to combine beach days with just a little exercise and nature.
51 místní doporučují
Pláž Kokomo
A SHORT CLIFF HIKE TO KOKOMO BEACH
After visiting Boka Sami and the dilapidated Fort St. Michiel, we found a trail which leads up the hill and along the cliffs to Vaersenbaai, which is home to Kokomo Beach. A short, mildly strenuous walk through the woods, followed by incredible views from high above the Caribbean, and then cooling off in clear blue waters? Sigh, if only all our hikes were like this!
The trail begins at Boka Sami, after crossing a bridge over the inlet which feeds St. Michiel’s Bay. There is another hike which leads around this lagoon, where you can almost always see flamingos, but that’s for another day; today we’d be going up into the hills.
The great majority of the trail is uphill, through a dense forest. The path is well-worn, so there’s no need to worry about getting lost, but it feels almost forgotten. The only other living being we saw on the trail was a white-tailed deer, far up ahead of us; it spotted us immediately and darted off into the woods, before we could get a picture.
Soon enough, the trail reached the coast, giving us a view from the clifftops over the Caribbean’s crystalline waters. We walked along the rocks, discovering the paltry remains of Fort Vaersenbaai, which once protected the bay, and rested at a picnic table which has been set up for people to enjoy the panorama.
We now descended to the beach, where we spent the rest of the day swimming, snorkeling, laying out and eating. Kokomo Beach’s restaurant is a great lunch spot. On the advice of Anton from Scubaçao, we ordered the nachos. It was a huge plate, and for a very reasonable price. As we were eating, a pair of fearless iguanas inched along the railing, ever closer to our table, before finally walking straight onto it. Who knew iguanas craved nachos?
We had left our car at Boka Sami, so after lazing about and stuffing ourselves, we had to hike back on the same path we’d come by. No problem; it’s just a couple kilometers long, and was a nice Verdauungsspaziergang (a fun German word we don’t have in English, but something like “digestion walk”). Overall, this had been an easy, trouble-free excursion, perfect for those who like to combine beach days with just a little exercise and nature.
The Salt Pans of Jan Thiel is an amazing and popular place to hike on the island. The salt pans, which is a stretch of untouched nature that connects Jan Thiel to Mambo Beach Boulevard. In a sense, you are walking the pure and gorgeous shore of the South Eastern coast of Curaçao. This hiking spot is a favorite of locals, who we encountered during our walk, and tourists.
20 místní doporučují
Jan Thiel zoutpannen
The Salt Pans of Jan Thiel is an amazing and popular place to hike on the island. The salt pans, which is a stretch of untouched nature that connects Jan Thiel to Mambo Beach Boulevard. In a sense, you are walking the pure and gorgeous shore of the South Eastern coast of Curaçao. This hiking spot is a favorite of locals, who we encountered during our walk, and tourists.
Bezienswaardigheden
Landhuis Bloemhof is a cultural center surrounded by a natural park. Contemporary artists exhibit their work in this historical environment that can be traced back to 1735. Also on the premises: the Cathedral of Thorns by artist Herman van Bergen and the open air studio of sculptress Hortence Brouwn.
Visit the current exhibition, museum and gift shop. Or take a walk through the park and indulge in a cultural experience through history, contemporary art, and nature.
15 místní doporučují
Landhuis Bloemhof
6 Sta. RosawegLandhuis Bloemhof is a cultural center surrounded by a natural park. Contemporary artists exhibit their work in this historical environment that can be traced back to 1735. Also on the premises: the Cathedral of Thorns by artist Herman van Bergen and the open air studio of sculptress Hortence Brouwn.
Visit the current exhibition, museum and gift shop. Or take a walk through the park and indulge in a cultural experience through history, contemporary art, and nature.
One of the nicest dive sites on Curaçao, Playa Kalki at Westpunt, nicknamed Alice in Wonderland, is a perfect spot for a day at the beach with divers, snorkelers and sun lovers. This is one of the top 10 sites on the island so you will often meet up with other divers underwater or at the beach. Keep an eye out for green moray eels, lobsters, mushroom-shaped star coral formations, as well as a wide array of colorful reef fish.
32 místní doporučují
Kalki Beach
One of the nicest dive sites on Curaçao, Playa Kalki at Westpunt, nicknamed Alice in Wonderland, is a perfect spot for a day at the beach with divers, snorkelers and sun lovers. This is one of the top 10 sites on the island so you will often meet up with other divers underwater or at the beach. Keep an eye out for green moray eels, lobsters, mushroom-shaped star coral formations, as well as a wide array of colorful reef fish.
The Hato Caves were formed below the sea level millions of years ago. With the Ice Ages the water level dropped down and Curacao was born. The Hato cave covers an area of 4900 m2, and is the home to the beautiful limestone formations, romantic pools, waterfall and our famous Madonna statue. Also inside the Cave is a colony of seldom seen long nose fruit bats.
53 místní doporučují
Jeskyně Hato
Franklin D. RooseveltwegThe Hato Caves were formed below the sea level millions of years ago. With the Ice Ages the water level dropped down and Curacao was born. The Hato cave covers an area of 4900 m2, and is the home to the beautiful limestone formations, romantic pools, waterfall and our famous Madonna statue. Also inside the Cave is a colony of seldom seen long nose fruit bats.
This friendly neighborhood bar has always drawn people of all creeds who just want to relax and talk in a friendly atmosphere.
The Netto Bar is one of the oldest bars of Curaçao and the home of the famous Rom Berde (green rum).
18 místní doporučují
Netto Bar
143 BreedestraatThis friendly neighborhood bar has always drawn people of all creeds who just want to relax and talk in a friendly atmosphere.
The Netto Bar is one of the oldest bars of Curaçao and the home of the famous Rom Berde (green rum).
Originally the private beach of employers and their family of the oil refinery Shell, nowadays a remote public beach with coral stone. The story goes that the late Queen Juliana, who was invited to this beach, was so afraid of fish that Shell caged in the water for her. Under water you can still see the remnants of a large fence that surrounded the water of the beach. Very nice snorkelling directly to the right, if you keep swimming you can reach the tug boat snorkelling site, but getting there is half the fun!
Director's Bay / Direkteursbaai
Originally the private beach of employers and their family of the oil refinery Shell, nowadays a remote public beach with coral stone. The story goes that the late Queen Juliana, who was invited to this beach, was so afraid of fish that Shell caged in the water for her. Under water you can still see the remnants of a large fence that surrounded the water of the beach. Very nice snorkelling directly to the right, if you keep swimming you can reach the tug boat snorkelling site, but getting there is half the fun!
This is where the locals go on Sunday mornings for a nice sopi (soup) or any form of stoba (stew). Think chicken, beef and goat. There are also a few butcher counters where you can buy fresh goat meat. You don’t find many tourists here; it’s really authentic.
9 místní doporučují
Marshe Barber
Kaya Emiterio F. DoranThis is where the locals go on Sunday mornings for a nice sopi (soup) or any form of stoba (stew). Think chicken, beef and goat. There are also a few butcher counters where you can buy fresh goat meat. You don’t find many tourists here; it’s really authentic.