Netherlands Antilles

Also known as the ABC islands, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Bonaire is known for two attractions. It's a paradise for divers and its bird life. So nature lovers should visit Bonaire. Each of the Netherlands Antilles' islands offers a unique travel experience, making the Dutch territory a deservedly popular destination. The Netherlands Antilles is currently the only place in the Kingdom with plenty of sunshine all year round. The popular tourist areas are around Willemstad, on Curacoa, and Sint Maarten, where fine dining, a festive nightlife and picture-perfect beaches make for comfortably enthralling visits.

Understanding The Geography

The Netherlands Antilles, previously known as the Netherlands West Indies or Dutch Antilles/West Indies, are part of the Lesser Antilles and consist of two groups of islands in the Caribbean Sea: Curacao and Bonaire, just off the Venezuelan coast, and Sint Eustatius, Saba and the southern part of Saint Martin Island, located southeast of the Virgin Islands. The islands form an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

The windward islands are all of volcanic origin and hilly, leaving little ground suitable for agriculture. The leeward islands have a mixed volcanic and coral origin. The highest point is Mount Scenery, on Saba

Climate Conditions

The Netherlands Antilles has a tropical climate, with warm weather all year round. The windward Islands are subject to hurricanes in the summer months.