Bonaire is a prime example of nature at it’s loveliest – it literally translates as 'good air'. On parts of the island,
giant salt lakes loom on the horizon. Beneath the water's surface, rainbow-hued fish drift in between coral.
The second-largest island in the Dutch Antilles has desert-like terrain offset by inviting turquoise waters. Bonaire is paradise for
watersports lovers. Some argue the
diving and
snorkeling is the best in the Caribbean, since Bonaire's relative lack of tourism means much of its coral has gone undisturbed. For those seeking
sailing or
windsurfing, the characteristic windswept postures of the divi divi trees show that Bonaire's warm, dry and breezy climate is ideal for these sorts of activities.
Bonaire is highly
eco-friendly and keen not to impair the fragile infrastructure of the coral, nor unsettle Bonaire's serenity with heavy development and glitzy nightlife. Consequently, Bonaire's beautiful
beaches and safe waters have remained intact.
Flamingos still wander the landscape of multi-hued salt plains (some even say that they outnumber Bonaire's human population) and multitudes of
birds seek sanctuary in Bonaire.
GeographyBonaire is the second-largest island in the Netherlands Antilles and is located 80km (50 miles) north of Venezuela and 48km (30 miles) east of Curaçao. The landscape is flat and rocky and, owing to low annual rainfall, Bonaire has a fairly barren desert climate. The island has small, beautiful beaches and safe waters.
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