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The southern end of the Caribbean hides an island that is a diver's paradise thanks to its spectacular dive sites, which are among the best in the world. Unlike Aruba, which attracts adrenaline junkies, and Curaçao, popular for its tranquillity, Bonaire boasts the title of diver's paradise. One of the Caribbean's first marine national parks was also established here.
In addition to diving, the island also offers other water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and exploring the lagoons by sea kayak. Visitors can enjoy the sight of protected flamingos or visit the salt pans, which are an important source of income for the island. Bonaire is ideal for independent exploration, whether by car or bicycle.
The island is part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Leeward Islands group and falls under the Caribbean Netherlands, a special administrative unit of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Before 2010 it was part of the Netherlands Antilles and belongs to the group of "ABC islands" together with Aruba and Curaçao, geographically located in South America. Its coastline is decorated with mangroves and salt ponds, while the inland is covered with rocky hills with cacti. The island is relatively flat, with the highest point being Brandaris Hill, which reaches 241 metres above sea level.