{"id":53814,"date":"2023-11-01T14:01:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T13:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/?p=53814"},"modified":"2026-10-22T19:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:42:18","slug":"beaches-cas-abao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/en\/beaches-cas-abao\/","title":{"rendered":"Beaches: Cas Abao"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- AUTHOR & DATE (top) -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"auteur\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n  <p class=\"nc-small\" style=\"margin:0 0 1em\"><span class=\"nc-label\">Vacation<\/span>Updated: October 2026 &middot; By Nienke from NaarCuracao<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 1 \u2013 INTRO + KEY FACTS -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"intro\">\n  <h2>Cas Abao: white sand, clear water and everything you need<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"nc-lead\">Cura\u00e7ao has plenty of beautiful beaches, but many people say <strong>Cas Abao<\/strong> (also spelled Cas Abou) is the most beautiful of them all. We can see why: bright white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water and plenty of shade under palm trees and palapas. With showers, restrooms, a beach bar and a dive shop, it&rsquo;s also an easy beach to spend a whole day at.<\/p>\n  <ul class=\"nc-facts\">\n    <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><div><b>Where<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Playa+Cas+Abao\/@12.2280727,-69.0921544,15z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">West coast, by Landhuis Cas Abou<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n    <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 17h2v-5l-2-5H5l-2 5v5h2M5 12h14\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M9.5 17.5h5\"\/><\/svg><div><b>Drive<\/b>About 35&ndash;45 minutes from Willemstad<\/div><\/li>\n    <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg><div><b>Open<\/b>Daily from 8 am to 6 pm<\/div><\/li>\n    <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M2 9a3 3 0 0 1 0 6v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h16a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-2a3 3 0 0 1 0-6V7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2Z\"\/><path d=\"M13 5v2M13 17v2M13 11v2\"\/><\/svg><div><b>Entrance<\/b>Cg 10 per car on weekdays, Cg 12.50 on weekends (about US$ 6&ndash;7)<\/div><\/li>\n    <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M2 6c1.5 1.5 3 1.5 4.5 0s3-1.5 4.5 0 3 1.5 4.5 0 3-1.5 4.5 0M2 12c1.5 1.5 3 1.5 4.5 0s3-1.5 4.5 0 3 1.5 4.5 0 3-1.5 4.5 0M2 18c1.5 1.5 3 1.5 4.5 0s3-1.5 4.5 0 3 1.5 4.5 0 3-1.5 4.5 0\"\/><\/svg><div><b>Water<\/b>Calm and clear, with a gentle slope<\/div><\/li>\n    <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 2v7a3 3 0 0 0 6 0V2M6 2v20M21 15V2a5 5 0 0 0-5 5v6a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h3zm0 0v7\"\/><\/svg><div><b>Facilities<\/b>Beach bar, showers, restrooms, lockers and a dive shop<\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 2 \u2013 IN SHORT (answer first, for Google and AI) -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"in-het-kort\">\n  <div class=\"nc-kort\">\n    <h3>Cas Abao in short<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"nc-list ok\">\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Private beach on the <strong>west coast<\/strong> of Cura\u00e7ao, about a 35&ndash;45 minute drive from Willemstad.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Open from <strong>8 am to 6 pm<\/strong>. Entrance per car: Cg 10 on weekdays, Cg 12.50 on weekends and holidays (about US$ 6&ndash;7). Parking is free.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>White sand and calm, clear water<\/strong>: great for swimming and snorkeling, also for kids.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"\/><\/svg><span>Beach bar, showers, restrooms, lockers, a dive shop and paddleboard and kayak rentals. You can bring your own food and drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 3 \u2013 ROUTE -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"route\">\n  <h2>How to drive to Cas Abao<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"nc-2col\">\n    <div>\n      <ol class=\"nc-steps\">\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 17h2v-5l-2-5H5l-2 5v5h2M5 12h14\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M9.5 17.5h5\"\/><\/svg><strong>Head toward Westpunt<\/strong><span>From Willemstad, drive toward Westpunt and follow the signs for Soto.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><strong>Look for the yellow wall<\/strong><span>After the Fontein villa park you&rsquo;ll see a yellow wall on your left with a big &lsquo;Cas Abao&rsquo; sign. Turn here.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"m3 10 9-7 9 7v10a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><path d=\"M9 22V12h6v10\"\/><\/svg><strong>Past the plantation house<\/strong><span>After about 8 minutes you&rsquo;ll see Landhuis Cas Abou on your right. Take the side road on the left to the beach.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M2 9a3 3 0 0 1 0 6v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h16a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-2a3 3 0 0 1 0-6V7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2Z\"\/><path d=\"M13 5v2M13 17v2M13 11v2\"\/><\/svg><strong>Pay at the gate<\/strong><span>You pay per car. After that, an unpaved road leads to the large, free parking lot.<\/span><\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <figure style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Playa+Cas+Abao\/@12.2280727,-69.0921544,15z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/route-willemstad-cas-abou-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Route from Willemstad to Cas Abao Beach in Cura\u00e7ao\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/route-willemstad-cas-abou-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/route-willemstad-cas-abou-800x450-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/route-willemstad-cas-abou-800x450-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/route-willemstad-cas-abou-800x450-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/route-willemstad-cas-abou-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/a>\n      <figcaption class=\"nc-small\">Click the map for directions in Google Maps.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"nc-list tip\">\n      <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M10.3 3.9 1.8 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.7 3h17a2 2 0 0 0 1.7-3L13.7 3.9a2 2 0 0 0-3.4 0z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Unpaved road:<\/strong> past the gate, the road is unpaved. After rain it can be slippery; in dry spells it&rsquo;s hard and bumpy. A regular rental car will get you there fine if you take it slow.<\/span><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 4 \u2013 THE BEACH + SWIMMING AND SNORKELING -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak nc-art\" id=\"strand\">\n  <h2>One of the most beautiful beaches in the world<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"nc-2col\">\n    <div>\n  <figure style=\"margin:0 0 1.4em\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"White sand and bright blue water at Cas Abao Beach, Cura\u00e7ao\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <p>There&rsquo;s a reason Cas Abao is so many people&rsquo;s favorite: it regularly shows up on international lists of the world&rsquo;s most beautiful beaches. The sea is <strong>bright blue<\/strong> and the sand is whiter than white.<\/p>\n      <p>The water is calm and so clear you can easily see the bottom. Even in the shallows, little fish swim right between your legs. The beach <strong>slopes gently<\/strong>, so kids can walk into the water on their own.<\/p>\n      <p>Want to do some real snorkeling? Swim along the <strong>rocks on the sides<\/strong> of the bay and head out a little deeper. That&rsquo;s where you&rsquo;ll see the most fish and coral.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 4B \u2013 SPELLING: CAS ABAO OR CAS ABOU -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak nc-art\" id=\"cas-abao-of-cas-abou\">\n  <h2>Cas Abao or Cas Abou?<\/h2>\n  <p>You&rsquo;ll see both spellings, and they refer to the same beach. The name comes from the old plantation and the plantation house near the bay. The plantation used to be called <strong>Engelenberg<\/strong>; from the second half of the 19th century, the name Cas Abao shows up in the records. The historic plantation house is officially listed as <strong>Landhuis Cas Abou<\/strong>, and the residential area and villa resort around the beach usually go by Cas Abou too.<\/p>\n  <p>For the beach itself, <strong>Cas Abao<\/strong> is the common name: it&rsquo;s on the road signs, and it&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;ll find on Google Maps, Tripadvisor and in international travel guides. That&rsquo;s why we use Cas Abao. Whether you search for Cas Abou, Kas Abou or Playa Cas Abao, you&rsquo;ll end up at the same beautiful beach.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 5 \u2013 FACILITIES -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"faciliteiten\">\n  <h2>Facilities at Cas Abao<\/h2>\n  <p>Cas Abao is well equipped. And because the bay is fairly large, there&rsquo;s almost always plenty of room.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"nc-cards\">\n    <div class=\"nc-card\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M12 2v2M12 20v2M4.93 4.93l1.41 1.41M17.66 17.66l1.41 1.41M2 12h2M20 12h2M6.34 17.66l-1.41 1.41M19.07 4.93l-1.41 1.41\"\/><\/svg>\n      <div><h3>Shade and loungers<\/h3><p>Plenty of palapas, trees and picnic tables. Loungers are available to rent for a small fee each.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"nc-card\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22a7 7 0 0 0 7-7c0-2-1-3.9-3-5.5s-3.5-4-4-6.5c-.5 2.5-2 4.9-4 6.5S5 13 5 15a7 7 0 0 0 7 7z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <div><h3>Showers, restrooms and lockers<\/h3><p>Everything you need for a full beach day, including lockers for your things.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"nc-card\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M2 21c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1 .6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"\/><path d=\"M19.38 20A11.6 11.6 0 0 0 21 14l-9-4-9 4c0 2.9.94 5.34 2.81 7.76\"\/><path d=\"M19 13V7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H7a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v6\"\/><path d=\"M12 10v4M12 2v3\"\/><\/svg>\n      <div><h3>Diving and water sports<\/h3><p>There&rsquo;s a dive shop on the beach, and you can rent paddleboards, kayaks and snorkel gear.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"nc-card\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22c4.4 0 8-3.6 8-8-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8zm0 0c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8 4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8zM12 14a4 4 0 0 1 0-12 4 4 0 0 1 0 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <div><h3>Massage hut<\/h3><p>Fully unwind with a massage and a view of the sea.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"nc-card\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v7M8 11h8M10 22l2-7 2 7\"\/><\/svg>\n      <div><h3>No stairs<\/h3><p>The beach is flat and reachable without stairs. Nice if you&rsquo;re a bit less steady on your feet.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"nc-card\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12.55a11 11 0 0 1 14.08 0M1.42 9a16 16 0 0 1 21.16 0M8.53 16.11a6 6 0 0 1 6.95 0M12 20h.01\"\/><\/svg>\n      <div><h3>Free Wi-Fi<\/h3><p>At the beach bar; ask the staff for the password.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"fotos\" style=\"margin-bottom:.4em\">\n  <h2>Photos of Cas Abao<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-photo-gallery\"><div id=\"image-slider\" class=\"splide\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_schaduw-palapas-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_schaduw-palapas-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_schaduw-palapas-800x450-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_schaduw-palapas-800x450-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_schaduw-palapas-800x450-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_schaduw-palapas-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-beach-curacao-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-beach-curacao-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-beach-curacao-800x450-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-beach-curacao-800x450-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-beach-curacao-800x450-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-beach-curacao-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_massage-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_massage-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_massage-800x450-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_massage-800x450-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_massage-800x450-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_massage-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_terras-beach-bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao-_-helder-water-wit-zand-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 6 \u2013 BEACH BAR -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak nc-art\" id=\"beachbar\">\n  <h2>Food and drinks: the beach bar and terrace<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"nc-2col\">\n    <div>\n      <p>You&rsquo;re welcome to bring <strong>your own food and drinks<\/strong> to Cas Abao, but you can also grab a seat at the beach bar. The food is simple and mostly fried. Feel like something else? The <strong>wrap with fresh tuna salad<\/strong> is a good pick.<\/p>\n      <p>There&rsquo;s plenty of shaded seating, including under a large palapa with tables and chairs. Handy: the beach bar has free Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n  <figure style=\"margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Beach bar with covered terrace at Cas Abao Beach, Cura\u00e7ao\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cas-abou-strand-curacao_beach-bar-met-terras-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 7 \u2013 GOOD TO KNOW -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"goed-om-te-weten\">\n  <div class=\"nc-warn\">\n    <h3><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M10.3 3.9 1.8 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.7 3h17a2 2 0 0 0 1.7-3L13.7 3.9a2 2 0 0 0-3.4 0z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg>Good to know<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Private grounds:<\/strong> you pay an entrance fee per car at the gate. Parking is free after that.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Open from 8 am to 6 pm.<\/strong> For the sunset, you&rsquo;ll need to go to another beach.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Stones at the waterline:<\/strong> you may run into some rocks and stones when you walk in.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Busy on weekends:<\/strong> Cas Abao is popular with locals.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Cruise days and events:<\/strong> sometimes part of the beach is reserved, for example for cruise passengers or an event. The rest of the beach is busier then.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>No taxis waiting.<\/strong> Coming by taxi? Agree on a pick-up time right away.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 8 \u2013 TIPS -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"tips\">\n  <h2>Nienke&rsquo;s tips<\/h2>\n  <ul class=\"nc-list tip\">\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Arrive early on weekends.<\/strong> By around 10 am, the best spots in the shade are often taken.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 16v-2.38C4 11.5 2.97 10.5 3 8c.03-2.72 1.49-6 4.5-6C9.37 2 10 3.8 10 5.5c0 3.11-2 5.66-2 8.68V16a2 2 0 1 1-4 0Z\"\/><path d=\"M20 20v-2.38c0-2.12 1.03-3.12 1-5.62-.03-2.72-1.49-6-4.5-6C14.63 6 14 7.8 14 9.5c0 3.11 2 5.66 2 8.68V20a2 2 0 1 0 4 0Z\"\/><path d=\"M16 17h4M4 13h4\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Bring water shoes.<\/strong> Once you&rsquo;re in the water you won&rsquo;t notice the stones, but they help when walking in.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M2 9a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v3a3 3 0 0 1-3 3h-2l-1.5-2L9 15H5a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Z\"\/><path d=\"M20 2v12a6 6 0 0 1-6 6h-3\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Snorkel along the rocks.<\/strong> The sides of the bay are the prettiest; swim out a little deeper there.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"6\" width=\"20\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M6 12h.01M18 12h.01\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Have exact change ready<\/strong> for the gate, so you won&rsquo;t be waiting long.<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Combine it with other beaches.<\/strong> Grote Knip, Kleine Knip and Playa Lagun are further toward Westpunt and easy to combine in one day.<\/span><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- BLOCK 9 \u2013 TOUR TIP -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"westkust\">\n  <div class=\"nc-ahead\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M2 21c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1 .6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"\/><path d=\"M19.38 20A11.6 11.6 0 0 0 21 14l-9-4-9 4c0 2.9.94 5.34 2.81 7.76\"\/><path d=\"M19 13V7a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H7a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v6\"\/><path d=\"M12 10v4M12 2v3\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Several beaches in one day? Go by boat<\/h3><p>On a <strong>west coast trip on the large catamaran<\/strong> you see Cas Abao from the water, with stops at Kokomo and the Blue Room as well. A barbecue is included, and the chance of seasickness is small: you return by bus.<\/p>\n  <p><a class=\"nc-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/en\/tour-item\/westcoast-beaches-bbq-blue-room\/\">See the west coast trip <svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- FAQ (same questions as in the structured data) -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"faq\">\n  <h2>Frequently asked questions about Cas Abao<\/h2>\n  <details><summary><h3>How much is the entrance fee at Cas Abao?<\/h3><\/summary><p>You pay per car at the gate: Cg 10 Monday through Friday and Cg 12.50 on weekends and holidays (about US$ 6&ndash;7). Parking is free after that. Loungers are rented separately for a small fee each.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary><h3>What are the opening hours of Cas Abao?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Cas Abao is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary><h3>How do I get to Cas Abao?<\/h3><\/summary><p>From Willemstad, drive toward Westpunt and follow the signs for Soto. After the Fontein villa park, turn left at the yellow wall with the &lsquo;Cas Abao&rsquo; sign. After about 8 minutes, take the side road on the left at Landhuis Cas Abou to the beach. Allow 35 to 45 minutes from Willemstad.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary><h3>Is Cas Abao the same as Cas Abou?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Yes. The beach is spelled several ways: Cas Abao, Cas Abou or Kas Abou. The road signs say &lsquo;Cas Abao&rsquo;. The name comes from the plantation house and the old plantation the beach belongs to.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary><h3>Is Cas Abao good for snorkeling?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Yes. The water is calm and very clear, so you&rsquo;ll already see fish in the shallows. It&rsquo;s best along the rocks on the sides of the bay. You can rent snorkel gear on site.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary><h3>Is Cas Abao good for kids?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Yes. The beach slopes gently and the water is calm, so kids can walk into the water on their own. Do bring water shoes, as there are some stones at the waterline.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary><h3>Can I bring my own food and drinks to Cas Abao?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Yes, you can. There&rsquo;s also a beach bar with simple food, drinks and free Wi-Fi.<\/p><\/details>\n  <details><summary><h3>What facilities does Cas Abao have?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Showers, restrooms, lockers, loungers, palapas, picnic tables, a beach bar, a massage hut, a dive shop and paddleboard and kayak rentals. The beach is flat and reachable without stairs.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p><!-- CLOSER: Cover block with the page's FEATURED IMAGE. Transparency: select block > Settings > \"Overlay opacity\". --><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover nc-cover\" style=\"min-height:320px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#0a3c64\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cas-abou-curacao-strand-1600x900-1.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Cas Abou Curacao strand\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cas-abou-curacao-strand-1600x900-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cas-abou-curacao-strand-1600x900-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cas-abou-curacao-strand-1600x900-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cas-abou-curacao-strand-1600x900-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cas-abou-curacao-strand-1600x900-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cas-abou-curacao-strand-1600x900-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Put Cas Abao on your list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">White sand, crystal-clear water and everything at hand for a full day at the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/en\/beaches-of-curacao\/\" style=\"background-color:#fa9900\">See all beaches in Cura\u00e7ao<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- READ MORE (internal links) -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"lees-ook\">\n  <h3>Read more<\/h3>\n  <ul class=\"nc-read\">\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/en\/beaches-of-curacao\/\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2H20v20H6.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H20\"\/><\/svg><span>All beaches in Cura\u00e7ao at a glance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/en\/beaches-kleine-knip-and-grote-knip\/\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2H20v20H6.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H20\"\/><\/svg><span>Grote Knip and Kleine Knip: the iconic bays of the west coast<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/stranden-porto-mari\/\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2H20v20H6.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H20\"\/><\/svg><span>Porto Mari: another beach with great facilities<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/strand-dagpas-curacao\/\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2H20v20H6.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H20\"\/><\/svg><span>Beaches with a day pass in Cura\u00e7ao<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naarcuracao.com\/en\/west-coast-trips\/\"><svg class=\"nc-i\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2H20v20H6.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H20\"\/><\/svg><span>West coast and beach hopping by boat<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- SOURCES -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak\" id=\"bronnen\">\n  <h3>Sources<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/curacaomonuments.org\/sites\/landhuis-cas-abou-wegnaar-cas-abouz-n-cas-abou\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Cura\u00e7ao Monuments Register \u2013 Landhuis Cas Abou<\/a>: history of the plantation, its former name Engelenberg and the use of the name Cas Abao from 1864.<\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.islands.com\/1876701\/picturesque-beach-favorite-curacao-slice-tropical-paradise-amenities-beauty-cas-abao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Islands.com \u2013 Cas Abao Beach<\/a>: entrance fee per car and practical information, such as the fact that no taxis wait at the beach.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<!-- AUTHOR -->\n<section class=\"nc-ex nc-info nc-vak nc-author\">\n  <div class=\"nc-box\">\n    <p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>About the author<\/strong> \u2014 Nienke lives in Cura\u00e7ao and writes for NaarCuracao.com about tours, beaches and practical travel information. 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