Culture & Sport

Sailing on Bonaire: From lessons to regattas

Sailing on Bonaire offers crystal-clear Caribbean waters, steady trade winds, and exciting marine life encounters. Whether learning to sail, joining a regatta, or exploring by boat, Bonaire provides unforgettable experiences for sailors of all levels, set against its stunning island backdrop.

17 October 2024 - Reading time: 4 minutes

Bonaire fishermen: tradition, challenges and hope for the future

This article delves into the lives of Bonairean fishermen, their age-old traditions and the challenges they face today. Discover how this proud community comes together to celebrate their heritage and protect fishing for future generations.

4 September 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Bonaire achieves success with beach tennis

Beach tennis in Bonaire is growing rapidly, attracting both local and international players. With new courts and increasing levels, impressive performances are being achieved. This is putting Bonaire firmly on the map in the beach tennis world.

27 August 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Discover the taste of Bonaire with Nature Cooking School Bonaire

Nature Cooking School Bonaire offers cooking classes using locally grown ingredients. Discover sustainable farming techniques, participate in interactive workshops, and inspire youth about food production. Experience the unique flavors of Bonaire and contribute to a more sustainable future.

17 July 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Sailing Bonaire: exploring the beauty of the Caribbean waters

Discover the beauty of Bonaire through an unforgettable sailing experience. From historic maritime tales and exciting regattas to luxury private charters and snorkeling adventures, Bonaire has something for everyone. Plan your sailing adventure today and see why Bonaire is a top destination.

2 July 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Popular sports on Bonaire

Discover Bonaire’s most popular sports, from dominoes and baseball to windsurfing and snorkeling. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings while participating in activities such as scuba diving, kite surfing and yoga. Experience the local culture and make new friends!

29 May 2024 - Reading time: 5 minutes

Bonaire hiking: a different way to explore the island

Discover the hidden treasures of Bonaire through hiking, from serene trails like Lagadishi to challenging climbs like Subi Brandaris. Prepare for adventure, embrace the island’s natural beauty, and step into a world beyond the beach with every trail offering a unique view.

10 April 2024 - Reading time: 6 minutes

Wakeboarding on Bonaire is becoming an increasingly popular water sport

Wakeboarding on Bonaire combines adventure and paradise nature, with ideal wind and wave conditions for all levels. From its discovery in 1985 until now, Bonaire, with its clear blue waters and sun-drenched beaches, offers the perfect setting for beginners and advanced surfers alike. Safety, equipment, and local community enrich the experience, while respect for the environment is paramount.

13 March 2024 - Reading time: 5 minutes

Bonaire fishing: a spectacular Caribbean adventure

Bonaire’s fishing scene is a spectacular Caribbean adventure, welcoming both novice and seasoned anglers to its pristine waters rich in diverse marine life. The island offers a variety of fishing experiences, from big game fishing to bonefishing. Emphasizing sustainable practices like catch-and-release to preserve its vibrant aquatic ecosystem. Local fish species add to the allure, enhancing the angling experience.

29 February 2024 - Reading time: 6 minutes

Culture of Bonaire: a colorful mix of influences

Discover the diverse cultural expressions that make Bonaire unique and learn more about how Dutch influences and the Caribbean Sea have shaped the local culture. This will help you understand how islanders maintain and celebrate their cultural identity.

16 February 2024 - Reading time: 5 minutes

Beach Tennis Bonaire: a guide to the ultimate island sport

Discover the world of beach tennis on Bonaire. A guide to playing the ultimate island sport for all levels.

6 February 2024 - Reading time: 4 minutes

Bonaire Yoga: A journey to serenity and wellness

The teams at Sunwise have written this article, to give their guests insight into yoga classes, studios and retreats that will help them unravel tension, invite relaxation and where possible, move toward holistic well-being.

10 January 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Exploring the Heritage of Salt Mining Bonaire

Explore the rich history of salt mining in Bonaire, its environmental impact, and the industry’s revival with an outlook on future prospects.

15 June 2023 - Reading time: 4 minutes

History of Bonaire: a fascinating journey through time

Bonaire’s history is marked by resilience and cultural fusion. This island was originally inhabited by the Caquetío people before arrival of the Spanish, followed by Dutch colonization and the transatlantic slave trade. Slavery was abolished in 1863, and the salt industry emerged as a major contributor to the economy. Bonaire played a strategic role in World War II and gradually gained autonomy, becoming a special municipality within the Netherlands in 2010.

29 April 2023 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Food and drink on Bonaire: A culinary journey around the island

Discover Bonaire’s rich culinary culture in this article, in which we take you on a tasty journey through local dishes, food customs, various dining options, and a funny anecdote about a local chef sharing his family recipe for sòpi di piská.

16 April 2023 - Reading time: 5 minutes

Beach Tennis Bonaire at the first International Sports Week

For the ABC Cup, hosted by Beach Tennis Bonaire during Bonaire’s first International Sports Week, the beach tennis associations on the neighboring islands of Curaçao and Aruba had organized their own qualifying tournaments.

3 April 2023 - Reading time: 4 minutes

Montaña Hiking Trail

In our series about island tours on Bonaire, today we take you on the uphill Montaña Hiking Trail, for stunning views!

26 September 2020 - Reading time: 2 minutes

The friendly Antillean cuisine with lots of comfort food

In our article about our favorite snack on Bonaire, the “pastechi,” we touched on Jurino Ignacio of the website Antilliaans-Eten.nl (Antillean Cuisine) and author of five Antillean cookbooks.The Dutch Parool picked up…

21 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

Our favorite ‘snack’ from Bonaire

We think that you must not miss this delicacy when you’re on Bonaire! A lot of local people eat this ‘snack’ as breakfast or lunch. At some of the popular selling points you have to be there before 11am, or they will already be sold out!

1 June 2020 - Reading time: < 1 minute

The Red Hill Hike

Bonaire is known for its beautiful underwater world, but it has more to offer than that! From pretty beaches with green palm trees to desserts with big cacti, Bonaire has is all! If you are a fan of hiking Bonaire has a lot of beautiful hikes you can discover!

8 May 2020 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Climbing the Brandaris on Bonaire

Last week our team and some family members, took the bold (rocky) step to climb a “mountain” from the top-20 highest points in the (Caribbean) Netherlands!

28 January 2020 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Kitesurf Jump 101: How to Boost Your Airtime and Get Maximum Hangtime on Bonaire

If you’re a kiteboarding enthusiast visiting Bonaire, Sunwise Bonaire can help you find the perfect place to stay close to Atlantis Beach, a great kitesurfing location. To jump high while kiteboarding, build up speed, send your kite upwards, level out the kite and create lift, and jump off the board.

11 July 2015 - Reading time: 3 minutes

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