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Mambo Beach
A lively choice near Willemstad with white sand, restaurants, shops and entertainment. It suits travellers who want a beach day with plenty of facilities and activity.
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Best beaches near Willemstad
Six beach-day ideas for guests staying at The Time Apartments in Otrobanda — from lively beach boulevards to clear-water west-coast bays.
Plan your beach days
City stay, island freedom
Willemstad gives you restaurants, culture and historic streets on your doorstep, while a rental car opens up Curaçao’s beaches. Mambo Beach is an easy option near the city; Blue Bay and Kokomo combine clear water with facilities; Cas Abao, Porto Mari and Grote Knip work well as part of a west-coast road trip.
Good to know: entrance fees, opening times, chair rental and facilities can change. Check the beach’s current information before leaving and avoid leaving valuables in your car.
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Blue Bay Beach
A spacious, shaded beach northwest of Willemstad with soft sand, a gentle entry, loungers, dining and water-sport options. Admission is charged.
Good for familiesDiving & kayaking
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Kokomo Beach
A popular natural bay with free entrance, restaurant and bar, loungers, toilets, showers and a dive centre. A relaxed option for a longer beach day.
Free entranceSnorkelling & diving
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Cas Abao Beach
A west-coast beach known for clear water, soft sand and useful facilities including parking, showers, toilets, loungers and food service.
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Playa Porto Mari
A white-sand west-coast beach with clear water and a double reef that makes it especially attractive for snorkelling and diving.
Double reefSnorkelling
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Grote Knip
One of Curaçao’s best-known scenic beaches, with turquoise water and a dramatic viewpoint. Bring what you need for a more independent beach day.
Iconic sceneryRoad-trip stopWhere to stay
Start from historic Otrobanda
The Time Apartments offers five private stays for up to two guests. Spend the morning exploring Willemstad on foot, then use a car or local tour for beaches farther west.
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