Buying a house on Bonaire

Do you dream of living on Bonaire? A relaxed atmosphere, breathtaking nature and yet a touch of Dutch culture, you will experience it on Bonaire. Living on this small Caribbean island may be the perfect choice for you. Discover the benefits of living on this Caribbean paradise and find your dream home on Bonaire.

Caribbean islands

Bonaire, located in the southern Caribbean, is the smallest island of the well-known ABC islands. Aruba and Curaçao complete the trio located off the coast of Venezuela. Together with Sint Maarten, Saba and Sint Eustatius Bonaire form the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. Bonaire is known for its pristine nature, crystal clear waters and a rich underwater world that attracts diving enthusiasts from all over the world.

Relaxed lifestyle

Bonaire owes its beauty in part to how clean the island is. On Bonaire everyone finds it important to keep the island and the beaches clean, also because of nature and the sea turtles that lay their eggs there. Therefore, several nature organizations are active on Bonaire to protect animals and nature. If you are a people person, then living on Bonaire is for you. The way of communication is informal, but respectful. Everyone wishes each other a good day or evening and people live according to ‘Bonaire time’. In other words, 15 to 20 minutes to spare. This contributes to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere on the island.

Dutch connection

Bonaire is a so-called special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. So living on Bonaire is really just moving in your own country. The Dutch language is one of the languages spoken on the island, along with Papiamentu, English and Spanish. Not many residents speak standard Dutch, but as a Dutchman you can get by just fine. The Dutch connection can also be seen in restaurants and supermarkets, where Dutch dishes and snacks are often available. As a Dutch citizen you can stay on Bonaire for up to 180 days without a residence permit. To actually live on Bonaire you must apply for a residence permit.

Tropical climate

Bonaire’s climate is tropical but pleasant. The average temperature is between 25 and 30 degrees. Being an island, a refreshing trade wind blows over the island. The climate is fairly constant throughout the year. It is like the Netherlands, but with a better climate. The climate is similar to that of neighboring islands Aruba and Curacao.

Start your adventure on Bonaire with Yeurop

Living on Bonaire offers a unique combination of beautiful nature and a relaxed lifestyle. Are you looking for a home on Bonaire? Or would you like to offer real estate on Bonaire? At Yeurop we are dedicated to making your dream of living on Bonaire a reality. Your dream of living abroad, such as living on Curacao or living on Aruba has never been more attainable. View the current offer of homes abroad and discover the possibilities.