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Small Wall

Small Wall, opposite Barbara Beach across the channel into Spanish Waters, is one of our favourite spots in Curaçao Southeast when we’re looking for a relaxed, colourful dive. It lives up to its name, a gentle slope rather than a dramatic drop, with a maximum depth of 20m. We love drifting past the vibrant purple sea fans and huge hard coral formations, especially when the light is just right – it truly brings out the colour. Keep your eyes peeled for Hawksbill Turtles gliding past, and we often spot Mottled Conger Morays peeking out from crevices. You’ll find a good variety of smaller reef fish too; look for the Bicolor Damselfish darting around and the occasionally shy Sharpnose Pufferfish. Entry from shore is a bit of a scramble, we’ll be honest, so it's best done as a boat dive, but that overgrown, thriving reef makes it completely worth the effort. Visibility averages 24m, so you’re always getting a good view of the action.