Kleine Knip (Papiamento: Playa Kenepa Chiki) is a beach on the Caribbean island of Curaçao.[1] It is located at the western side of the island, between the villages of Westpunt and Lagún, at 50 mins drive from Willemstad. It is a small beach, located at a bay between rocks. There are only few facilities. The parking is right next to the beach.
Kleine Knip
Playa Kenepa Chiki | |
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![]() Kenepa Chiki from a boat | |
Coordinates: 12°20′27″N 69°09′10″W / 12.34083°N 69.15278°W | |
Location | Lagún, Curaçao |
The beach is famous for its snorkeling. The water in the bay is clear, warm and calm. The sea life is rich and interesting due to the presence of a coral reef nearby. Sea turtles and manta rays have been spotted here.
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References
edit- ^ "Strand Kleine Knip". Curacao Toerisme (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 April 2021.