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Barbara Beach

Barbara Beach is one of those sites we always recommend to newer divers in Curaçao, or anyone who just wants an easy, pleasant shore dive. It’s accessible right from the old Santa Barbara Resort, which means no boat faff. The reef here, topping out at about 16m, isn't dramatic, but it’s healthy, with some really nice boulder and brain corals in the shallows. What we really enjoy about Barbara Beach is its chill vibe. You'll glide past parrotfish munching on the coral, and we often spot green moray eels tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we've seen everything from tiny blennies peeking out of holes to a curious Spotfin Dragonet scooting along the sand. It’s a gentle drift, but do pay attention to boat traffic if you're venturing further out towards the Spanish Waters channel. It’s an ideal spot for a relaxed second dive of the day, or for photographers who want to take their time finding subjects without current pushing them along.