Willemstad

Curacao is the largest island in the Dutch Antilles, located in the southern Caribbean, just off the Venezuelan coast. Willemstad is on the south coast of the island.

Willemstad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with over 750 historic buildings. It is a very walkable city with lots of pretty pastel buildings and shops, cafes and museums.

The city is divided in two by St Anna Bay, the largest harbour in the Caribbean. To the east is Punda, the oldest part of the city and Otrobando in the west, these are connected by a pontoon bridge known as the 'Swinging Old Lady'.

Museum Kura Hulanda, the Maritime Museum and Mikve Israel Emanuel - the oldest synagogue still in use in the New World, are popular tourist attractions.

Curacao's first 18 hold golf course is located in Willemstad, at the Blue Bay Golf Resort.

Curacao Sea Aquarium, the Dolphin Academy and Shete Boka National Park are all options for nature lovers and families alike.

Try the famous Curacao liqueur or the locally brewed Amstel beer.

Goat stew and fresh fish dishes are among the many varied dishes served on the island.

There are two Cruise Terminals is located at Willemstad, the main one, the Mega Pier, handles larger ships whilst smaller ships may also dock at the older Curacao Cruise Terminal, both piers are within walking distance from the Queen Emma Bridge, which connects both sides of the city. Willemstad is split into two main districts by the Santa Anna Bay.