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iscado - A local harbor mainly used by fishermen. The swim out as a wide array of colorful reef fish. Below 30 mtrs (100 ft) are large
areas of sheet or plate coral.
P to the reefs is almost guaranteed to be with turtles. We even
hand feed turtles on some occasions. If you love turtles this is the
P unti Sanchi (Smokey) - Smokeys is a pristine dive location with
dive site for you. large dense corals and great visibility. A place where sharks

P laya Kalki (Alice in Wonderland) - One of the nicest dive spots and stingrays are also often seen.
on Curacao, Playa Kalki, also called Alice in Wonderland, is a
perfect spot for a day at the beach with divers, snorkelers and sun- orto Mari - Unique and diverse, the Valley site is one of the
most popular sites on the island for good reason -- two parallel
Plovers. The name “Kalki” refers to the limestone in the surrounding
cliffs. This small cove is situated in Westpunt below Lodge Kura reefs with a “valley” between are home to a wide variety of reef

Hulanda & Beach Resort. There are no amenities on the beach, but life. Often you will see fish here that are rare at other sites on the

divers are welcome to climb the steps leading up from the beach island, such as pairs of cornetfish, and nurse sharks. A nice snack

and visit the resort for lunch or drinks. Carry or wear gear down bar is located on the beach, as are changing facilities, fresh water

the long flight of steps at the edge of the parking lot. Sand and tanks for cleaning your equipment, showers, and toilets. Enter over

coral rubble cover the bottom at the entry. Enter directly in line a sandy bottom with some coral rubble; it is about a five minutes

with the buoy. Visibility averages 30 mtrs (100 ft) and the distance swim to the first reef. This reef is home to lots of colorful reef

to swim from shore is about three minutes to the wall which drops life: angelfish, parrotfish, groupers, chromis, yellowtail snapper,

to below 18 mtrs (60 ft). Wave action is generally calm with with triggerfish, trumpetfish, sea turtles, spiny lobsters and sting rays.

little current, although occasionally the current can be strong and Coral coverage is abundant and healthy.

unpredictable. Beware of jetski’s overhead. Look for green moray

eels, lobsters, and mushroom shaped star coral formations, as well