Bonaire
Bonaire is ‘Destination Water Sports’.
Are you a lover of surfing, kiting, diving, snorkeling, fishing or sailing? Indulge yourself on Bonaire. Connoisseurs of the beach and culinary delights will also appreciate this island.
There is no mass tourism and large hotels on Bonaire, but small-scale resorts and trendy beach clubs instead. Bonaire is a quiet island lined with sand and coral in the former Dutch Antilles. There are many flamingos on this island, which are as pink as a candy floss. Sea turtles swim in the turquoise sea, together with many large and small brightly colored fish. The colors on Bonaire are truly breathtaking.
There is a constant summer vibe on this island and the temperature is almost a steady 28 degrees year-round. The ever-present soft cooling breeze lightens the air.
A visit to the national park 'Washington Slagbaai' is a must.
To do
Washington Slagbaai National Park
Donkey Sanctuary
Kaya IR. Randolph Statius van Eps, Kralendijk, Dutch Caribbean +599 9 560 7607
http://donkeysanctuary.org/en/
Kayaking and snorkeling by Mangroves of Bonaire
Snorkeling & Diving
1000 steps
One of the most famous dive sites on Bonaire is Thousand Steps. This staircase is called Thousand Steps because you have to go up these stairs after a dive with your equipment. This feels like 1000 steps. When you find the long stairs too much, you can also reach 1000 steps by boat.
Queens highway, Kralendijk, Kralendijk, Dutch Caribbean
Andrea 1 & 2
A beautiful place to dive with both hard and soft coral. The reef turns into a sloping sandy bottom after 38 meters.
Ridge 15, Kralendijk, Kralendijk, Dutch Caribbean
Klein Bonaire
Klein Bonaire is located off the coast of Kralendijk. This island is completely surrounded by reef. Klein Bonaire can only be reached by speedboat from Kralendijk.
Salt pier
Salt Pier is located near the salt pier of Bonaire and is one of the most beautiful dive sites on the island. You can see large schools of fish and under the rear platform of the pier tarpons and barracudas hide for example. You walk straight into the sea from the large parking lot. Diving and snorkeling is only allowed when there are no boats at the pier.
Kiting & Surfing
Jibe City
The surf spot of Bonaire, a paradise for windsurfers. Also doubles as a cozy beach bar.
Kaminda Sorobon 12, Kralendijk, Dutch Caribbean
Tel: +599 717 5233
www.jibecity.com
Atlantis Beach
For kitesurfers Kite Beach (Atlantis) is the premiere location. The water is flat all day long.
www.kiteboardingbonaire.com
www.bonairekiteschool.com
Restaurants
Capriccio
Lovely Italian restaurant. On the boulevard.
Kaya C.E.B. Hellmund 5, Kralendijk, Dutch Caribbean
Tel: +599 717 7230
www.capricciobonaire.com
Brass Boer
The owners of three star restaurant De Librije, Jonnie & Thérèse Boer, have founded Brass Boer Bonaire. Great location by the sea. Highly recommended for both lunch and dinner.
Punt Vierkant 44, Kralendijk, Dutch Caribbean
Tel: +599 715 5050
www.brassboer.com
Foodies Bonaire
Delicious food and drink at Foodies. View over Lac Bay and Sorobon.
Kaminda Sorobon 106, Kralendijk, Dutch Caribbean
Tel: +599 717 5369
www.foodiesbonaire.com
Windsock The Beach
Directly by the sea, for breakfast, lunch and dinner or a drink at the bar.
14 EEG Boulevard, Kralendijk
Tel: + 599 786 5873
Sorobon
Lovely place to have lunch overlooking the sea or to relax at the beach for a day
Sorobon 10, Kralendijk
Tel: +599 717 8080
Osaka
Highly recommended if you like sushi.
Kaya Grandi 52E, Kralendijk, Dutch Carribean
Tel: +599 782 3140
www.osakabonaire.com
Ocean Oasis
Beautiful hip Beachclub in the south of Bonaire towards salt pans and next to the Esmeralda ruins. You can rent a sun bed with towel, bottle of water and a fruit salad for $ 22.50.
EEG Boulevard 260, Kings Beach Bonaire, Punt Vierkant
Tel: +599 701 4440
http://www.oceanoasisbonaire.com/