THE BEST BEACHES OF BONAIRE
Who ever said Bonaire doesn't have any beaches? They aren't traditional Caribbean postcard beaches but all so different and all worth a visit. Find out more in this article:
Donkey Beach/Te amo
If you don't want to drive too far, need a snack in between your dives or forgot your boots to go into the water, then this beach is the perfect location for you. It is located right across the airport and also really popular among locals especially during the weekends and during Easter there is even a lot of campers on this beach which also provides a lot of natural shade from trees. It is also a perfect location to snorkel and to introduce children to snorkeling, there is really shallow reef right off the shore line, no current and a great visibility.
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Bachelor's Beach
Bachelor's Beach is located just south of the airport. It is a very small stretch of white sandy beach, just a few steps down at the base of a little cliff. There is a parking lot right at the beach, during the week there is also a food truck which serves great burgers!
The entry is couldn't be easier, only sand, no pebbles, no shoes are needed here. It is a great spot for snorkeling, diving and swimming.
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Pink Beach
Pink Beach got its name from the sand that used to be pink, but after a hurricane several years ago most of the sand got washed away. On some spots you still can see some of it. It gets its color from the crushed shells of microscopic bright pink sea creatures. Pink Beach is great beach in the south of the island easy to recognise by all the palm trees. It has a really easy sandy entry right at the beginning and is great to do some snorkeling or scuba diving. It is also an outplanting site for Reef Renewal. Hundreds and hundreds of staghorn corals have been outplanted here and are thriving.
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Boka Kokolishi
Boka Kokolishi is a black sand beach called this way after the tiny black snails whose shell skeletons give the sand its dark colour. This beach is protected by a wall like little underwater structure that provides protection from the strong waves and makes this a beautiful natural pool.
Wayaka
Washington Slagbaai's Wakayá area hosts three different beaches, consequently named Wayaká I, II and III. Though they are different, all are great for both diving and snorkeling. The small, but white and sandy beaches make easy entrance to the water. With colorful fish in the ocean and flamingos in the nearby salina, this is a great place to observe Bonaire's diverse nature and wildlife.
1000 Steps
1000 Steps to make it to a beach sounds like a lot. But we promise the 67 actual steps it takes are really worth it!
The sand is white and bleached chunks of coral. The beach surrounded by limestone cliffs. It's great for both diving and snorkeling as turtles are often found in the shallow, turquoise waters.
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