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Beaches in Bonaire

Best Beaches in Bonaire

Bonaire’s coastline offers diverse shorelines, from the shallow, turquoise lagoon of Sorobon Beach, a world-renowned windsurfing hub, to the secluded cove of 1000 Steps, accessible via a limestone staircase. Bachelor’s Beach provides a small strip of sand below a short cliff, while Playa Palu di Mangel sits near the airport for snorkeling and planespotting. Within Washington Slagbaai National Park, Playa Chikitu features high sand dunes and serves as a critical nesting ground for sea turtles, though powerful currents make the water unsuitable for swimming.

Best Beaches in Bonaire — Map

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A

Sorobon Beach

Beautiful beach with turquoise waters that glint in the sunshine. It is also perfect for windsurfing.

B

1,000 Steps Beach

Thanks to the long steps leading to it, not many people take the effort to descend them and the beautiful beach never gets crowded.

C

Playa Palu di Mangel

Located near Flamingo International Airport, this beach is used for snorkeling and watching aircraft land. It features a narrow strip of sand with shade provided by almond trees.

D

Bachelor's Beach

Beach offering amazing windsurfing conditions. A lovely natural getaway.

E

Playa Chikitu

Situated in Washington Slagbaai National Park, this beach features high sand dunes and serves as a nesting site for sea turtles. Swimming is prohibited here due to dangerous undertows and strong currents.

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