Playa Caracasbaai – a mix of coarse sand, shells, pebbles and rocks

Playa Caracasbaai – a mix of coarse sand, shells, pebbles and rocks

Caracas Bay is located on the South coast of Curaçao, 8km SE of Willemstad. Caracas Bay was a former oil terminal, which was dismantled in 1996. This open and deep water bay is easily accessible from open sea and ideal to berth large vessels and other floating objects. Due to the crystal clear water, more and more ships use Caracas Bay to perform inspections, repairs and underwater cleaning. This natural, deep-water bay includes two sheltered deep-sea piers, which can accommodate ships of every type and size. The piers can handle passenger vessels and they are naturally protected from wind and sea. The Caracas Bay Peninsula offers exciting possibilities for nature and water sport fans and is now awaiting tourism development.

The beach offers relatively few facilities. There is a restaurant in the corner between the northern and eastern sides and there are some benches with awnings next to the restaurant on the northern side. The eastern side has palm trees that provide shade. The beach consists mainly of coarse sand with small pieces of shell. On the eastern side, the beach is separated from the water in many places by a strip of coarse pebbles or small rocks. The calm water is popular with snorkelers and divers , because here the coral reef starts quite right next to the beach, especially on the eastern part.

The beach here is formed by coarse sand and pebbles and is popular among snorkelers and divers because it is part of the underwater park. The residents of the island also like to come there. There are several small restaurants, the water is usually calm and admission is free.

This relaxed beach is located in the north of Caracas Bay, surrounded by other gems such as Baya Beach, Tugboat Beach and Director’s Bay.

What does Playa Caracasbaai look like?

Playa Caracasbaai is a mix of coarse sand, shells, pebbles and rocks. The water slowly becomes deeper, perfect for families with kids. With palm trees and palapas for shade, and a steel pier you can dive from, it is a wonderful place to relax. Especially at weekends, the beach is the place to be for local families. They come here to have a nice barbecue, drink a beer, party and enjoy the sea.

Sources from: https://www.curacaogids.nl/stranden/caracasbaai/