Curacao is one of the most popular island in the Caribbean Sea. There are hundreds of great things to see and do on the island, ranging from beaches, cultural activities and adventure tours.
For example, Handelskade is Curacao’s historic wharf, located in Punda.

With bright and colorful houses, several outdoor cafes, and a magnificent light show at night, you're sure to love dining, drinking, and enjoying the tropical weather at this unique canal side destination.

Also, you can visit the original Curacao liquor factory. Blue Curacao is a popular liquor around the world, and it all started here. If you head to Willemstad, you can take a tour of the original Curacao liqueur factory and see how this drink is made. Guided and free tours are offered.

Of course, beaches are amazing on the island. You have over 30 options in order to choose your favorite. Curacao is famous for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, and you can visit them all, thanks to the island´s small size, from Jan Thiel to Westpunt, Lagun, Newport and more, as all these places are very close to each other!

Jan Thiel Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island. This beautiful open bay has great scuba diving and snorkeling. Jan Thiel Beach is located in an exclusive residential area east of the capital Willemstad in Curacao.

It has a full-service diving operation and has a child-friendly “petanque” area and a small water park. The African-themed Zanzibar Restaurant rents beach chairs, serves three meals a day and offers beach massage services.

Blue Bay Beach is another awesome alternative. Located near the village of Sint Michiel, northwest of Willemstad, Blue Bay Beach has soft white sand, a sports center, a bar and a restaurant, as well as a children’s play area.

The comforts and turquoise waters make it a favorite place for both locals and tourists alike. Blue Bay Resort has an 18-hole golf course and luxury villas and apartments within walking distance of the water.

In some of those beaches, you can learn to dive. Curacao has crystal clear waters and plenty of diving instructors, whether you are interested in free diving, SCUBA or any other type of diving. The island is a great place to meet and explore all the underwater fauna that surrounds it.

You can also swim with dolphins. Dolphin Academy is one of the companies in the region specialized in swimming with dolphins. It is among the best in the entire Caribbean and offers a fun, humane and responsible experience swimming with dolphins in a natural coastal lagoon.

Another great activity is snorkeling in the Wrecked Tugboat. Curacao's Wrecked Tugboat is a very popular destination for snorkelers of all levels. Surrounded by natural corals in a picturesque coastal lagoon, this wreck is always surrounded by marine life, and exploring the tugboat and its surroundings in crystal clear waters is something you are sure to remember forever!

Last but not least, you can enjoy the beautiful natural harbor. In Willemstad, the capital of Curacao, there is a large natural harbor called the Schottegat, which has earned Willemstad its reputation as the trade center for these islands. Harbor tours are offered, but you can also enjoy the view from a local bar or restaurant.

It is worth noting that Curacao has many romantic attractions for couples. For example, dinner and drinks along Punda port is a lovely romantic date. The most famous historic buildings in Willemstad are located along the port area called Punda, where tourists and locals combine in one of the most active attractions in the city.

Stop for cocktails or eat along the water at the Iguana Café (recognized from the other side of the harbor for its bright yellow parasols). The views are arguably the best in town, and the staff happily speaks English, Dutch, Spanish and, of course, Native Papiamento. Prices are listed in dollars and florins, which is helpful; but if you pay with one, be prepared to receive the change to the other.

Visit Curacao and enjoy all this (and much more!). It has so much to offer just about anyone, and it's impossible to fit everything into one post. To understand the true beauty of this tropical paradise, you must feel it for yourself. So don't wait any longer, start planning your trip today and enjoy your next getaway to Curacao.