Curacao : Profile

Facts

• Curaçao is the largest of the islands in the Netherlands Antilles and lies off the coast of Venezuela between Aruba and Bonaire.

• The island is a favourite stop for yachts en route to Panama.

• The capital Willemstad is a busy city and commercial port; many yachts prefer the protected anchorage at Spanish Water where there are several marinas.

Weather

Curacao is outside the hurricane belt and has a sunny climate all year. The average temperature is about 27° C ( mid 80s F). The trade winds blow constantly from the east, picking up in the spring months. The rainy season is October to February and is marked by short, occasional showers, usually at night. Sometime a tropical storm elsewhere in the Caribbean can cause cloudy weather for a day or two.

Main Ports

Spanish Water * , Willemstad *

*Indicates a port of entry.

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