By Melissa Phillip (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 12:16 pm: |
Looking for any snorkeling spots that also have shade on the beach. We'll be first time visitors in May. From my research, Pink Beach has shade from a few palm trees, but have not found many others. Any suggestions?
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By Cecil used to be on Bonaire (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4639) on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 12:47 pm: |
Welcome to BT, Melissa.
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By Marcus L. Barnes (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #610) on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 12:51 pm: |
Melissa: Does it have to be one of the Bonaire beaches, like pink beach, you hear and read alot about? If not, I believe there is some shade at the Andrea I and Andrea II dive sites. Andrea II especially would be good for snorkling I would say based on my expirience diving there. Also, I haven't done this site but I've seen posts from snorklers who have snorkled Wayaka (sp) up in the park. I've read there is shade on the beach there in the form of a cave of some type. You might want to do a keyword search on Wayaka here on Bonaire Talk. You may get more detailed info that way. Have a great trip.
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By Josie (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1187) on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 1:23 pm: |
There is a nice little beach with shade from the angle of the cliff at Wayaca 2, but you have to take the long route through Washington Park. It's certainly worth a visit to the park, then a nice snorkel towards the end. Get to the park when they open at 8 am or soon after, to have plenty of time to see the "attractions" -- the long route gives you the lovely bays on the east side to see.
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By Mickey McCarthy (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #292) on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 1:51 pm: |
Mellissa
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By Kelly Baum (GDLW) (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3997) on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 2:51 pm: |
I second the Divi. Lots of shade to be had, great snorkeling, and a fantastic place for lunch at their Chibi-Chibi restaurant. Good stuff!
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By Grasshopper (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #17870) on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 4:30 pm: |
Melissa, just be careful which trees you use for shade. There is a beautiful shade tree on Bonaire that is poisonous and you end up with a nasty rash/welts/etc. Here are 2 good links. The second one, scroll down to the pics.
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By Cat (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 11:51 pm: |
Check out the "Sunbuster Shelter" >>> http://www.llbean.com/
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By Melissa Phillip (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 9:35 am: |
We have spent a lot of time in Aruba and realize the Bonaire terrain will be similar. We enjoy taking a break in the shade between snorkeling outings and know shade will be limited.
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