Kralendijk
Kralendijk is the capital and largest city of Bonaire, a special municipality of the Netherlands in the Caribbean. It lies on the western coast of Bonaire, along the Caribbean Sea, and serves as the island’s administrative, commercial, and cultural hub. The town has a small population and is known for its pastel-colored, Dutch-influenced colonial architecture along the waterfront.
The town developed under Dutch rule in the 17th century. The name Kralendijk is Dutch for “king’s
Tourism is the principal economic activity, with popular diving and snorkeling due to the nearby Bonaire National
Flamingo International Airport serves Bonaire and is located near the town. The Port of Kralendijk handles