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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4 miNE
Cave, Park, Trail
Hato Caves, Willemstad
102 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...
3 miSE
Museum, History museum
Curaçao Museum, Willemstad
77 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...
3.9 miSE
Floating landmark open to pedestrians
Queen Emma Bridge, Willemstad
101 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...
4.1 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Synagogue
Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, Willemstad
104 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.
3.9 miSE
Bridge
Queen Juliana Bridge, Willemstad
100 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.
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
118 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...
3.8 miSE
12°6'18"N • 68°56'17"W
Rif Fort, Willemstad
97 min walk • Museum, Historical place, Shopping centre
3.9 miE
Canal
Sint Anna Bay, Willemstad
100 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.
3.8 miSE
Square
Brionplein, Willemstad
98 min walk • Brionplein is a square in the Otrobanda district of Willemstad, Curaçao. The square bears the name of Admiral Pedro Luis Brión, a Curaçaoan who contributed much to the South American freedom struggle in the 19th...

Blue Bay, Willemstad

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