Nu beschikbaar! Mooie en betaalbare woningen op Curacao

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Mountain biking 

Discovering the authentic side of Curacao in an active way can be perfectly done by mountain bike. By mountain bike you can easily visit special places such as small villages like Boca Sami, Jan Kok and Willibrordus. Visit protected areas by bike such as Porto Marie with its rare vegetation and flora & fauna or bike over the plains of San Pedro and Hato, the “wild west” of Curacao. In total there are 185 miles of marked MB trails on the island. From short to long and light up to (very) heavy. For more information have a look on www.curacao-actief.nl, under Curacao, and beaches. Here you can also find more information about the rental of mountain bikes.

Diving & Snorkeling 

Diving and snorkeling are popular sports on Curacao. No wonder because most reefs are located on a short distance from the beach. From the shore the diver / snorkeler can easily get into the sea, ready to dive. Directly under water you will find a stunning panorama of various species of fish, corals and anemones. Visibility is often around 30 meters which enables divers and snorkelers to fully enjoy everything the sea has to offer. For snorkelers who want more than the usual snorkeling, there is ‘snubadiving’, a combination of snorkeling and scuba diving. A ‘snubadiver’ can breathe underwater through a breathing device and an air hose of about six meters long connected to a cylinder, which floats on the surface. In this way the ‘snubadiver’ does not need full diving equipment in order to enjoy the underwater world. Bounty Adventures offers snubadiving possibilities on Curacao. The website address is www.bountyadventures.com. All about dive sites and locations on: www.curacaoinfo.nl.

Fishing 

Tours can be booked at the local tour operator: “Speedy Fishing and Boat trips”, specialist in the field of boat and fishing trips around Curacao. The owner, Ismael Gonzales, is a very experienced fisherman. Tel. (+5999) 5604998 and www.speedyfishing.com.

Sailing
Rent a sailing boot without a skipper or learn how to sail an open sloop on safe and sheltered Spanisch Waters. Tel. (05999)-5656070 of (005999)-7672233 or visit www.prosailcuracao.com.

Walking

Curacao offers special hiking areas for both beginners and more experienced hikers. The Christoffel National Park is one of the most exciting hiking areas. The park of about 2300 acres is situated around the Christoffel Mountain (375 meter high) and consists of three historical plantations: Savonet, Zorgvliet and Seven Mountains. The park has a rich flora to explore, such as orchids and various cactus species and a diverse fauna including the native white-tailed deer. All this can be discovered with or without a guide on the many trails in the park. This year the park will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with various activities. For more information about the walks and Christoffel National Park you can visit: www.carmabi.org. All the hiking trails on the island are listed on the website www.hikingcuracao.net.

Sea Kayaks & Nature

The tour starts from Jan Thiel Beach with a kayak along the Curacao coastline, accompanied by a guide to Mambo Beach. After this the walk begins in the nature of the Jan Thiel salt pans. This tour can be booked at: www.curacao-actief.nl or www.catcuracao.com.

Explore by Quad
The advantage of exploring the island by quad is that you can travel a great distance in one day. Over the plains of the east side of the island, past the Ostrich Farm and Playa Kanoa. Tour information: www.curacao-atv.com.

Christoffel National Park

This national park of about 2300 acres is situated around the Christoffel Mountain (375 meter high) and consists of three historical plantations: Savonet, Zorgvliet and Seven Mountains. The park has a rich flora to explore, such as orchids and various cactus species and a diverse fauna including the native white-tailed deer. All this can be discovered with or without a guide via the many trails in the park. For more information about the Christoffel National Park you can visit: www.carmabi.org.

For more information visit: www.curacao.com