Visiting Playa Piskado with a rental car
Playa Piskado is a small fishing beach near Westpunt, known because sea turtles are regularly seen around the fishing boats. There is no practical public transport to it, so a rental car is the usual way to get there.
Driving time and access
From Hato Airport it is about a 45-minute drive to Playa Piskado; from Blue Bay / Sint Michiel it takes about 40 minutes. The route follows the road to Westpunt.
There is no public transport that makes Playa Piskado practically reachable. With a rental car you decide how early you leave and you can easily combine the visit with other spots in Bandabou.
What to bring
It is a working fishing beach: keep your distance from boats and nets and do not touch the turtles. Bring snorkelling gear and water, and check the current visitor information beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Playa Piskado?
- Playa Piskado is a small fishing beach near Westpunt, known because sea turtles are regularly seen around the fishing boats. There is no practical public transport to it, so a rental car is the usual way to get there.
- How long is the drive from Hato and Blue Bay to Playa Piskado?
- From Hato Airport it is about a 45-minute drive to Playa Piskado; from Blue Bay / Sint Michiel it takes about 40 minutes. The route follows the road to Westpunt.
- What should you bring to Playa Piskado?
- It is a working fishing beach: keep your distance from boats and nets and do not touch the turtles. Bring snorkelling gear and water, and check the current visitor information beforehand.