Blue Bay, Willemstad

Name: Blue Bay
Address: Willemstad, Curaçao

#15 among attractions in Willemstad

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Blue Bay is a beach on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, located close to the fishermen's village of Sint-Michiel to the north-west of Willemstad. The beach is named after a plantation "Blaauw" that was located nearby. There are several restaurants at the beach and golf course. The beach is used for snorkeling and diving. Close by are a golf court and a hockey pitch. The Blue Bay Sculpture Garden is located nearby in a tourist resort. ()

Local name: Blauwbaai Coordinates: 12°8'5"N, 68°59'6"W

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Blue Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

3.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum Kura Hulanda, Willemstad
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Cave, Park, Trail
Hato Caves, Willemstad
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3 miSE
Museum, History museum
Curaçao Museum, Willemstad
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3.9 miSE
Floating landmark open to pedestrians
Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad
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4.1 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Synagogue
Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, Willemstad
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3.9 miSE
Bridge
Queen Juliana Bridge, Willemstad
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5.7 miE
12°7'18"N • 68°54'8"W
Zuikertuin Mall, Willemstad
145 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4.6 miSE
Church
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Willemstad
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3.8 miSE
12°6'18"N • 68°56'17"W
Rif Fort, Willemstad
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Canal
Sint Anna Bay, Willemstad
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3.8 miSE
Square
Brionplein, Willemstad
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