The island of Bonaire
Celebrate summer all year round
As soon as you set foot on Bonaire, you can switch to relax mode. The easy-going atmosphere on the island and the hospitality of its residents will put you in a holiday mood right away. Be surprised by the colours and flavours of the Caribbean, the enchanting underwater world and the nature reserves. Or take advantage of the steady trade winds by going windsurfing or kiteboarding.
Bonaire National Marine Park
Enjoy the underwater life
Undoubtedly, the main attraction of Bonaire is the breath-taking underwater world of the Bonaire National Marine Park.
The highlight of Bonaire is without a doubt the enchanting underwater world. The Bonaire National Marine Park with its mangrove forest, the azure, crystal clear water of Lac Bay and the sea around the islet of Klein Bonaire, is the oldest marine park in the world and largely accessible to divers and snorkelers.
NATURE AND NATIONAL PARKS
Spot flamingos
With two national parks, Bonaire has an abundance of flora and fauna. You can spot lizards, iguanas and numerous colourful birds, such as the flamingo, the island’s national symbol. Washington-Slagbaai National Park is a must-see for nature lovers, as are the unique salt lakes, famous for the large colony of flamingos that breed there.
‘The underwater world of Bonaire is enchanting’
BEACHES OF BONAIRE
Life on the beach
The rugged unspoilt coast offers beautiful natural beaches where you can relax. For lovers of swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing, Bonaire is the place to be, without the mass tourism. The trendy beach bars and cosy restaurants in Caribbean style ensure that you will experience an unforgettable day by the water.
Klein Bonaire
Hop on the water taxi
Just before Kralendijk, there is a unique uninhabited island with snow-white beaches, which the Bonaireans call ‘Klein Bonaire’ (Dutch for ‘Little Bonaire’). This reef island has an enormous diversity of trees, shrubs and plants and is a favourite place for many bird species, flamingos and sea turtles. The water taxi takes you close to the coast and then you can walk or swim to the beach.
TRENDY RESTAURANTS & HIP BEACH CLUBS
Taste culinary Bonaire
Watching the sunset with a cocktail in your hand, could it get more romantic? Enjoy the large variation in cuisines and experience the flavours of Bonaire. Indulge in a culinary 5-course menu or simply order tasty tapas at a food truck or local eatery.
‘Bonaire and the flamingo are inextricably linked because the island is one of the few breeding sites of the pink flamingo in the world.’
TOP 5 DIVE AND SNORKEL DESTINATION
Be enchanted!
Whether you are snorkelling, just finished your first dive or are an experienced diver, Bonaire surprises and enchants time and again. You will keep finding new treasures here. The underwater world of Bonaire is fascinating and world-famous and is one of the best diving locations in the Caribbean.
WIND– AND KITESURF PARADISE
Feel the trade winds
The flags always blow in the wind on Bonaire. The reliable trade winds provide sufficient power 365 days a year to plane. On Lac Bay, windsurfers enjoy the clear water and constant breeze, which makes it also an ideal location for beginners. Kiteboarders seek out the waves of the Caribbean Sea on the south side of the island.
