Beach days close to Villa Cuchita.
Fontein is a strong base for Curaçao’s west-coast beaches. The information below is adapted from official Curaçao visitor sources, so you can compare the beaches without leaving the Villa Cuchita guide.
Cas Abao
Cas Abao combines a white sandy beach and clear water with the convenience of a full-service beach. It is suitable for swimming and is especially popular for snorkelling and diving. The official Curaçao Tourism page also notes a bar, restaurant, showers and massage facilities.
Check the official visitor page before your visit for current opening hours, access conditions and facilities.
Photo source: Curaçao Tourist Board / curacao.com.
Playa Porto Mari
Playa Porto Mari is a sandy bay on a private estate on Curaçao’s west coast. Its calm, clear water and easily accessible double reef make it particularly attractive for swimming, snorkelling and diving. Two nature trails also start near the beach parking area.
The beach has a bar and restaurant and is managed with several environmentally conscious measures. Check the official page for current hours and access details.
Photo source: Curaçao Tourist Board / curacao.com.
Daaibooi
Daaibooi is a smaller bay with good snorkelling along the rocky edges. Pergolas provide shade, there is a snack bar, and a small path on the western side leads into the surrounding countryside.
A good choice when you prefer a simpler, more local-feeling beach stop rather than a large beach-club setup.
Photo source: Curaçao Tourist Board / curacao.com.
Grote Knip
Playa Kenepa Grandi, better known as Grote Knip, is a public beach on Curaçao’s scenic west coast. It is known for soft white sand, clear turquoise water and excellent swimming, snorkelling and diving.
This is one of the island’s classic scenic beaches and works well as part of a Westpunt day.
Photo source: Curaçao Tourist Board / curacao.com.
Kleine Knip
Kleine Knip is a smaller cove near Landhuis Knip with white sand, natural shade and good snorkelling along the rocks. It has a more intimate feel than Grote Knip.
It is easy to combine Kleine Knip with Grote Knip and other Westpunt stops on the same day.
Photo source: Curaçao Tourist Board / curacao.com.