And of course beaches!

Yes, the tourquoise color is true. It hurts the eyes but it is balsam for the heart, giving you immediately a holiday feeling. There are about 40 recreational beaches in Curacao. Some are sandy with coconut trees, others have little stones and coral pieces, practically all of them have no dangerous currents and are never overcrowded. It is hard to say which beach is the most beautiful, there are so many special places - it depends on what you are looking for. The Caribbean colour is more intensive at Playa Kenepa, the sand is white at Port Marie and Bon Bini Beach. A quiet place you find at Playa Jeremi and St. Juan... Go for a cocktail at Mambo Beach!
Some beaches are free, some others require a fee but provide you toilets, showers and snack bars.
Interesting is the story of Port Marie. It has a double coral reef. The area was site of a famous slave rebellion in 1795, nowadays is a model of sustainable development. In 1999, the shallow coral was destroyed by the tidal following hurricane Lenny. Local preservationist Van den Bulck and marine biologist Kuenen initiated a huge volunteer project to build 280 reef balls and restore the reefs. The project was successful and the conditions are still monitored annually. Port Marie has also beautiful hiking trails with breathtaking views.