City break in Curacao. Active leisure ideas for Curacao - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Curacao is popular among fans of diving and beach holiday. It is a beautiful island with beautiful beaches and an abundance of entertainment options. The most suitable destination for snorkeling is Playa Kalki cove. The main attraction of this place is considered the underwater coral wall; during the dive divers can see lobsters, green eels, reef fish and other typical inhabitants of the underwater world. Not only divers, but also those who want to relax on a quiet and beautiful beach would enjoy the bay.

Cuisine of Curacao for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

Local cuisine is distinctive and original, and it is widely compared with European; however, national traditions aren’t deprived of Creole flavor. An abundance of seafood and vegetable …

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Not far from San Nicolas there is a place called ‘Mushroom Forest.’ This dive site is a network of caves and tunnels inhabited by exotic fish and turtles. The valley of Porto Marie is also an attractive dive site; those who wish to admire the rare marine life are sure to go there. In 1984, the Seaquarium was opened on the island, since than the complex has become a favorite tourist destination. There visitors can appreciate the diversity of inhabitants of the underwater world, feed turtles and rays, see the collection of the Museum and go diving - the choice of entertainment programs here is really amazing. Younger guests will be offered to get acquainted with inhabitants of the deep sea, take a picture with some animals and touch them.

Fans of outdoor recreation can spend their time in traditional activities: walking through beautiful natural places, jeep safaris, horseback riding and cycling. The most famous entertainment center is located in Willemstad. In Curacao Dolphin Academy visitors will be able to watch enchanting dolphin shows and swim with animals in the pool as well as try some interesting rides. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Curacao inhabitants

Curacao is home to more than a hundred of ethnic groups, so culture of the island is very versatile and diverse. Many national traditions remain unchanged for many centuries, the main aspect …

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Riffort Village mall is a great place for a family vacation. There are play areas for children of all ages there, as well as the cozy seating areas for their parents. Fans of golf have to visit the Old Quarry center. Here they have not only a high quality course, but also well-planned infrastructure. It has an equipment rent center, a sports shop and a stylish restaurant with a bar. The most colorful landmarks of nightlife are located in the capital. Clubs like Sopranos PIano and Zen are worth noting.

Apart from diving, on the island you can go surfing of any kind, go fishing as part of a fishing tour, play handball or volleyball or take a yacht cruise and go water skiing - as you can see, all conditions are created here for spending a wonderful time. The best beaches are located in the area of Willemstad - however, the capital pleases its guests with the biggest concentration of entertainment on the island. For example, gamblers will find some great centers like Carnaval Casino and Sahara Casino. The first one is particularly popular due to the opportunity to play roulette and slot machines, while only slots are available in Sahara. Nevertheless, both clubs are beautifully decorated, which gives them some charm.

Excursion over cultural sights of Curacao - 'must visit' points of interest

Main attractions of Curacao are concentrated in the metropolitan area, but you can find many interesting excursion sites in and around Willemstad. Among historic sites of the capital …

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Traveling to Curaçao with children, the latter should certainly be taken to Adventure City where they can frolic on nice playgrounds, or to Zero Gravity Curacao Trampolin Park where they'll be provided with a huge number of trampolines for enjoying jumping to its fullest. Those who want to play in one team with the loved ones are recommended to visit Tropical Paintball & More BV where paintball and laser tag are available for tourists. Of equal interest is Curacao Zoo whose inhabitants are flamingos, swans, parrots, peacocks, ostriches. There is also a separate zone reserved for tropical plants. The route is well thought out so you won’t be able to pass by any animal without seeing it.

Not far from Piscadera, one can find an excellent golf center appreciated by all fans of the noble game. Blue Bay Golf Course is located right by the Caribbean Sea, and its coast is inhabited by flamingos, which gives this place even more charm. Besides that, it is very well maintained and clean. Especially popular on the island are equestrian tours, thanks to which one can ride through the picturesque areas - in particular, along wonderful beaches of Curaçao. To do this, feel free to contact Finca Casju, which can be found near Playa Cas Abao. Sensi Spa and D'Oriental Massage Curacao, the most popular centers where one can relax after active leisure, stand out among the local spas.

Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Curacao

1. The rainy season on the island lasts from September to December. The rest of the year the weather is dry and hot, it is ideal for a beach holiday. Tourists, who plan to spend more time …

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Here you can also enjoy some great bars where you can have a great time forgetting about all the pressing problems. Thus, 27 Bar & Terrace is popular among fans of live performances, and besides, excellent cocktails are served here. Those wishing to spend time on the beach enjoying fine cocktails at night must go to Wet & Wild Beach Club where parties are often organized and the atmosphere of fun can be felt everywhere. Sauc'é Shots Bar Curacao, as one might guess by the name, is gathering those who wish to try the best cocktails on the island - local bartenders never do their job half-heartedly. It is worth mentioning one more interesting place on the island - it's Bermuda Curacao where you can witness a fun themed party.

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Map of all parks

National and city parks around Curacao
♥ National Park 'Medanos de Coro' , 105 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ National Park 'Sierra de San Luis' , 125.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all aquaparks

Water attractions around Curacao
♥ Water park 'Playa Cuare' Falcon, 163.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Attractions and entertainment in Netherlands Antilles

The main type of entertainment in the Antilles is active rest. The very location of the state literally indicates what kinds of entertainment are popular. Diving holds the first place. Almost any tourist who has found himself on beautiful islands in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, will not resist the temptation to dive and see what sea is hiding. Water remains warm throughout the year. It is very clean and transparent. While snorkeling to the bottom, you can see the mountain walls of the islands, many corals of different shapes and sizes, a large number of representatives of the local fauna, a variety of colors and much more. Such a spectacle won’t leave anyone indifferent. Thousands of tourists all over the world go here just for the sake of it. … Open

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