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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.
Best for facilitiesRestaurants & shopsBeach guide
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 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.
Full facilitiesSwimming & diving
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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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Walkable beach options from Otrobanda
Two different beach options can be reached on foot from the apartment. Open each live route in Google Maps and check current pedestrian access before leaving.
Parasasa Beach
On the Piscadera side, beyond the Koredor. It is farther from the historic centre; use the live walking route to check the current path and distance.
Open walking route in Google Maps →Piscadera Bay photo by Miguelpalm · public domain
Punda Beach (Playa Marichi)
A small city beach by Punda, across the Queen Emma Bridge. “Playa Marichi” is also used as a name for Punda Beach; it is different from Marie Pampoen.
Open walking route in Google Maps →Curaçao beach photo by Ameliedumas · CC BY-SA 4.0The Koredor
The Koredor follows the Piscadera coastline along John F. Kennedy Boulevard and is popular for walking and running. It links the beach area with local waterfront stops; use the live route for your starting point.
De Visserij, Piscadera
A casual fish restaurant by the fishing harbour, known for fresh catch and sea views. Its current published hours are Friday to Monday, 12:00–21:00; hours can change, so check before you go. No reservations are listed.
Open walking route in Google Maps →Check current informationGoogle Maps calculates the current walking route. Check the route and local access before setting out.