Overview
Bonaire is the second-largest island in the Dutch Antilles and is located 80km (50 miles) north of Venezuela and 48km (30 miles) east of Curaçao. The landscape is flat and rocky but the island has beautiful beaches and safe waters. Bonaire is a place of rest and privacy, ideal for those who want to enjoy a beautiful coastline and the full range of watersports facilities without sophisticated restaurants and nightspots. The Marine Park is centred on a spectacular coral reef, maintained and protected throughout the year by marine experts. The salt flats change colour according to fluctuations in the resident algae population and the beautiful lagoon of Goto Meer is a haven for flocks of flamingos. In the capital, Kralendijk, among the sites worth visiting are the lively and interesting fruit and vegetable market and Fort Oranje on the waterfront. Restaurants serve Creole cooking, particularly seafood dishes, including pickled conch shell meat, grilled spicy fish and lobster. Nightlife centres mainly around hotels and restaurants. Entertainment includes dancing or listening to reggae or calypso bands.
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