Willemstad - World Heritage Site in the Caribbean!

Added: 04/29/2006

In terms of destination the choice is laid between the popular islands of Barbados and Jamaica or the equally beautiful Dominican Republic or Spain, as well as many others. All of them are situated at rather a small distance, so you won't spend precious time of your holidays changing planes and queuing at the check-in counter. But we offer you choosing Willemstad, as it is a fascinating town with centuries of history, first class photo ops, and a charmingly odd floating footbridge that hinges open to let boats through.

For many Europeans Willemstad has become increasingly beloved destination, and not because of its constant warmth. Most tourists prefer Willemstad because of its unique intimate atmosphere, comfortable hotels and friendly hospitable people. Moreover, scenic landscapes of mountain ranges and spectacular rivers with waterfalls fill every fantasy you may have. A multitude of high class hotel accommodation will please you just above all expectations.

In spite of the fact, that Willemstad is hardly to be called a common metropolis with fussy and vibrant crowds, Curacao tourism has managed to create all the advantages of the one to suit your expectations. Curacao itself is a curious place. Its capital, Willemstad, Dutch Colonial buildings painted in shades of yellow, orange and blue are reminiscent of Amsterdam, yet the dry climate, barren soil and cacti are more akin to the southwestern U.S.

But the greatest natural beauty, attracting to Willemstad hundreds of tourists, lies offshore -around the island's coral reefs, which are drawing an increasing number of divers. Holidays somewhere at a distant peaceful beach is the best cure from winter spleen or hectic city turmoil and fuss as warm azure waters with sprawling palms is the main, but not single of course, attraction of Willemstad. Small scraps of coral soil, surrounded by ocean waters and long stretching stripes of beach of all the types, white- and yellow - sand, wild and civilized, private and public make it the desirable Mecca for tourists of all the ages from practically all the countries and destinations.

Willemstad to look like Amsterdam with narrow buildings along a canal, though everything is redecorated in rainbow colors. Now and you have an idea of what Curacao's like. Willemstad is the capital of Curacao, political and tourist centre. Willemstad is a fascinating town with centuries of history, first class photo ops, and a charmingly odd floating footbridge that hinges open to let boats through.

Willemstad is also home to a stunning world-class museum, the Kura Hulanda- the Museum focusing on the history of the slave trade, and it's a must-see for grownups and older kids. Being also impressive sections on modern and ancient Africa, Willemstad museum evokes a mixture of emotions, never leaving anyone indifferent. That is why Willemstad is the only World Heritage Site in the Caribbean!

It is also a place where you're comfortable wandering around on your own for shopping and sightseeing. Willemstad offers you to wander the streets, shop, visit the oldest synagogue in the hemisphere, stroll over the Queen Emma floating bridge and all that without any fuss and hurry.

Whether you're interested in a relaxation, with nothing disturbing you be it a cruise on a chartered yacht or an energetic hike through the mountains, Willemstad offers activities to capture almost anyone's interest. Warm waters of azure sea, soft white sand and the sun - a lot of it! It is really worth it!

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