Kenepa Grandi beach

Kenepa Grandi or Grote Knip Beach is located in a bay on western coast of Curaçao island.

Beach description

Natural beach covered with fine white sand is located among dense tropical thickets and rocky cliffs, which come close to the sandy line and form a sheltered corner from the outside world. On the territory there are several gazebos in an authentic style, there is a rental of umbrellas, but usually they are not enough, and vacationers risk staying in the sun. It's better to buy an umbrella and carry it with. Kenepa Grandi has showers, toilets, shop and snack bar, where tourists can buy light snacks and beverage.

Also this place is great for family holiday. The entrance to the sea is gentle, the water is calm and warm. It's recommended to buy special shoes, due to the stony bottom with fragments of corals and shells. Among popular entertainments:

  • snorkeling,
  • diving,
  • scuba diving.

In above the water rocks there are many grottoes with underwater flora and fauna life. Not far from the shore there is a favorute divers' place, coral reef. It is possible can get there by boat or swimming.

When is it better to go

The best time for a beach holiday in Curacao lasts almost all year round – from December to September. The air temperature does not exceed + 30 °C, the water warms up to + 28 °C. During this period, it is sunny and dry on the island. From the beginning of September to December, monsoon showers are poured in Curacao, but even this time is quite suitable for relaxation, since showers take place mainly at night, and sunny weather sets in the afternoon.

Video: Beach Kenepa Grandi

Weather in Kenepa Grandi

Best hotels of Kenepa Grandi

All hotels of Kenepa Grandi
Punta West Bed & Breakfast Westpunt
rating 7.5
Show offers
Malika Apartments
rating 9.5
Show offers
Westhill Bungalows
rating 8.8
Show offers
Show more

Useful information

Kenepa Grandi is one of the most popular beaches on the island. It's always crowded here. Tourists and islanders of all ages fill the area. It's better to go to the beach in the morning, because by noon all the comfortable places are occupied, umbrellas are disassembled, and there are no free gazebos. At the weekend Kenepa Grandi is full.

The beach participates in ratings:

32 place in rating The Caribbean 3 place in rating Curacao
Rate the material 103 likes
4.9/5
Share beaches on social networks
All beaches of Curacao