Playa Kanoa, Willemstad

#24 among attractions in Willemstad

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Playa Kanoa is a beach on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, located to the north of Willemstad. It is one of the few beaches on the northern side of the island. Surfing is a popular activity on the beach. There is a snack bar as well as a fish restaurant, and there is a nearby fisherman's village. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°10'28"N, 68°51'57"W

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Playa Kanoa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Kura Hulanda, Hato Caves, Curaçao Museum, Queen Emma Bridge.

6.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum Kura Hulanda, Willemstad
168 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Willemstad, Curaçao, the Museum Kura Hulanda stands as a poignant testament to the cultural history and anthropology of the region. This unique museum, situated on the site of a former slave yard and merchant's home, offers a profound insight...
5.6 miW
Cave, Park, Trail
Hato Caves, Willemstad
143 min walk • The Hato Caves, a breathtaking natural wonder, is nestled on the northern fringes of Willemstad, the vibrant capital of Curaçao. These ancient limestone caverns, formed beneath the sea level millions of years ago, now stand as a testament to the island's geological...
7 miSW
Museum, History museum
Curaçao Museum, Willemstad
179 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Willemstad, Curaçao, the Curaçao Museum stands as a bastion of culture and history on this colorful Caribbean island. This historical museum, housed in a charming colonial-style building, offers visitors a deep dive into the island's...
6.7 miSW
Floating landmark open to pedestrians
Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad
170 min walk • The Queen Emma Bridge, affectionately known as the "Swinging Old Lady," is a floating pontoon bridge that serves as a vibrant artery connecting the two halves of Willemstad, the capital city of Curaçao. This iconic bridge, swinging open to allow ships to pass through...
4.5 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Historical place
Landhuis Bloemhof, Willemstad
114 min walk • Landhuis Bloemhof is a plantation house, art gallery and museum in Willemstad, Curaçao. The house was built in 1735 as Landhuis Nooitgedacht.
6.6 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, Synagogue
Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, Willemstad
168 min walk • The Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, in Willemstad, Curaçao, is the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas. It is commonly known as the Snoa and is a major tourist attraction in Curaçao, with one notable group of visitors including Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and her family, in 1992.
6.3 miSW
Bridge
Queen Juliana Bridge, Willemstad
160 min walk • Koningin Julianabrug is a four lane road bridge across St. Anna Bay in Willemstad, the capital of Caribbean island country Curaçao, which is part of The Kingdom of The Netherlands. The bridge is named after Juliana of the Netherlands.
4.4 miSW
12°7'18"N • 68°54'8"W
Zuikertuin Mall, Willemstad
113 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
6.3 miSW
Church
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Willemstad
162 min walk • The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral also known as Pietermaai Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Holy Rosary is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church, which serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Willemstad in Juliana Plein 5, Pietermaai, Willemstad a...
6.8 miSW
12°6'18"N • 68°56'17"W
Rif Fort, Willemstad
175 min walk • Museum, Historical place, Shopping centre
6.1 miSW
Canal
Sint Anna Bay, Willemstad
156 min walk • Sint Anna Bay is a deep channel approximately one mile long and up to 1,000 feet wide, located on the island of Curaçao between the two parts of Willemstad, Punda and Otrobanda.