Playa Forti
Playa Forti at Westpunt is less about sand and more about the dramatic cliff that thrill-seekers leap from, and the clifftop restaurant that catches the sunset.
At the island's far north-west tip, about an hour and fifteen from Willemstad, Playa Forti has a darker pebble-and-sand beach below tall cliffs. The famous jump is from the rocks into deep water — only for strong, confident swimmers who have checked conditions. The restaurant above serves fresh fish with a sweeping sea view, making it a fine sunset stop.
Good to know
- Only experienced swimmers should attempt the cliff jump.
- Stay for sunset and seafood at the clifftop restaurant.
- Combine with Knip and Kalki on a west-end loop.
Questions & answers
Is the Playa Forti cliff jump safe?
The water is deep, but currents and conditions vary — it is for confident swimmers only, and you should watch locals and check before jumping.
Majestic City Palace — a restored 1892 monument in Punda, steps from everything in this guide.