Klein Curaçao Lighthouse
Beyond its famous beach, the uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao holds a striking candy-pink lighthouse, a wild windward coast and a haunting graveyard of shipwrecks.
On the day trip, walk from the calm west beach to the abandoned lighthouse — you can sometimes climb it for sweeping views — and across to the rugged east side where the surf has wrecked boats over the years. It is a stark, beautiful, slightly eerie contrast to the holiday beach. Bring sun protection: there is no shade anywhere on the island.
Good to know
- Walk to the pink lighthouse and climb it for the view.
- The east coast is wild — do not swim there.
- No shade exists — bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
Questions & answers
Can you climb the Klein Curaçao lighthouse?
Often yes — visitors can usually climb the abandoned pink lighthouse for panoramic views, conditions permitting.
Stay in the heart of it all
Majestic City Palace — a restored 1892 monument in Punda, steps from everything in this guide.