Discover Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

The Caribbean islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba are grouped together and are widely known as the Caribbean Netherlands, and in legislation as the BES Islands. As special municipalities of the Netherlands, they are recognised as territories of the European Union. They form part of the Lesser Antilles group of islands.

Distant neighbours

Despite being grouped together as the Caribbean Netherlands, the island of Bonaire is in fact just over 800 kilometers away from the other islands of Eustatius and Saba. Bonaire is just off the coast of Venezuela, while Saba and Eustatius are just to the east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Yet all of them feature true natural beauty.

Scattered adventures

The islands of Bonaire, Eustatius, and Saba are scattered across the Caribbean and provide a full amount of adventures. These include hiking to the highest point in Bonaire within the Washington Slagbaai National Park, venturing on a walking trail in the national parks, mountain biking around the islands, and kayaking through the stunning mangroves on Lac Bay.

Caribbean life

The Caribbean Netherlands are 80 kilometers from the northern coast of Venezuela, and are blessed with pristine waters, warm weather, and impressive reefs. The largest of the islands is Bonaire, with approximately 290 square kilometers, and is an island hidden full of natural treasures, almost all of which can’t be accessed by car.

The climate of the island nation enjoys a tropical climate, with warm weather all-year round.

Dutch is the official languages, with English and Papiamentu also recognised.

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Visit all-year round for similar conditions to explore the islands.