Jan Thiel Beach

Curaçao


The beach at Jan Thiel was literally carved out of the coast – by humans. The whole thing is artificial, which explains why the swimming area is actually a saltwater infinity pool. The sand is brilliant white, the water is perfectly azure. Everything you might want is here: restaurants, bars, shopping, dive shop, beach tennis, gear rental. It's all lovely (fake, but lovely).

Check the website for happy-hour times and frequent music and nightlife events.


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