Curaçao has some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. During our time on the island, we were able to spend time at several of them. We didn’t have time to visit all of the beaches on our list, but we definitely feel like we got to the best ones.
Santa Cruz and Savaneta are two districts making up the central part of Aruba. They feature some popular natural and historic attractions.
Arikok National Park covers almost 20% of Aruba. It protects the original natural landscape of Aruba as well as important cultural and historical sites. The park was officially established in 2000.
San Nicolas is the southernmost region of Aruba as well as the island’s second largest city. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy some beautiful beaches.
Noord is the northernmost district of Aruba. It’s the tourist zone and where you’ll find the biggest resorts and some of the best restaurants. There are also lots of attractions in the area. I’ll list them here starting from the north and working my way south.
Eagle Beach is by far our favorite beach in Aruba. In fact, it’s consistently rated one of the best beaches in the entire world.
Patara (Πάταρα) was an important Lycian city on the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Turkey. It’s also home to one of the best beaches in the world.
Dalyan is a small resort town in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It’s a great place to base yourself for a relaxing holiday.
Marmaris is a popular resort destination in the Aegean Region of Turkey. The city has a beautiful natural setting and makes a great base for some fantastic day trips.
The entire Datça Peninsula is full of quiet little seaside villages, beautiful coves, and ancient ruins to explore. It’s still relatively undiscovered and a fantastic place to get away from it all.