Salt City, Bonaire

Salt City is Bonaire’s main street dive area along the island’s western coast, known for easy access from the shore and nearby resorts. The site itself refers to a shallow, sandy-patch area with calm conditions typical of Bonaire’s protected waters. Divers typically enter from the shore and drift slowly over short distances while observing Bonaire’s characteristic calm, clear water. The surrounding Bonaire reef system features thriving hard corals and a variety of reef fish, including parrotfish and damselfish, with good visibility common in this region. The area is popular for easy, plan-your-own-dive sessions and is often used for drift checks and buoyancy practice by local divers. Access is straightforward from nearby towns and dive centers, with several shore entries within a short distance.