A Caribbean daydream in Kralendijk
As you sail into Kralendijk, you'll be captivated by a vision of swaying palms and colorful colonial buildings. The charismatic port town is the capital of Bonaire, a dreamy Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Spend your days basking on palm-fringed beaches, daytripping to uninhabited islands and swimming with sea turtles. While Bonaire has emerged as a popular destination for cruise ships and luxury yachts, Kralendijk vacation rentals unlock a local experience in this slice of the Caribbean. With swinging hammocks and swaying palms, you'll soon find yourself slipping into island time.
Browse Kralendijk's island-inspired boutiques
Get your bearings with a stroll along Kralendijk's waterfront promenade. At sunset, there's nothing better than devouring sumptuous seafood at one of the breezy restaurants. Wash it down with a glass of cadushy, an emerald-green liqueur made from local cactus. Venture inland and you'll find a 3-block enclave of pedestrian boulevards and palm-shaded plazas. It's easy to spend hours getting lost in the colorful boutiques strung along Kaya Grandi, the town's main thoroughfare. For a unique night out, catch a flick at the Empire Cinema, which screens outdoor films under a sky of stars.
Kralendijk – a gateway to beautiful Bonaire
Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, one of 3 islands in the Caribbean Netherlands. From Sorobon Beach to 1000 Steps, Bonaire boasts some of the dreamiest stretches of sand in the Caribbean. The interior is just as startling, with snowy-white salt mountains standing in stark contrast against the azure sky and aquamarine Caribbean Sea. An abundance of salt makes Bonaire prime breeding territory for flamingos, with 100s of the hot-pink birds flocking to graze at the Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary.
Transportation to and around Kralendijk
The nearest airport is in Bonaire (BON-Flamingo Intl.), located 1.2 mi (2 km) from the city center.