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Beach
Arashi Beach is a nice beach with great waves, sand, huts and a large parking lot in front of it. You can also visit this beach by bus as Arashi Beach is the last stop of line 10a. The calm currents and the eco-rich underwater life makes this beach a perfect spot for snorkeling and a favorite with locals. Arashi Beach is the last stretch of beach on the northwestern side of Aruba and is located next to Boca Catalina. From the beach you can see the lighthouse behind you.
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Arashi Beach
Arashi Beach is a nice beach with great waves, sand, huts and a large parking lot in front of it. You can also visit this beach by bus as Arashi Beach is the last stop of line 10a. The calm currents and the eco-rich underwater life makes this beach a perfect spot for snorkeling and a favorite with locals. Arashi Beach is the last stretch of beach on the northwestern side of Aruba and is located next to Boca Catalina. From the beach you can see the lighthouse behind you.
Hadicurari Beach, better known as the Fishermen's huts, is a quite beach popular with windsurfing and kitesurfing fanatics. The beach is also well-known for the many sporting events that are being organized throughout the year, as well as the many Wind & Kite Surf schools that are located here. The Aruba Hi-Winds Tournament, the largest windsurfing event in the Caribbean is being held annually in June or July at this beach. Hadicurari Beach can be found between The Ritz-Carlton Resort and Malmok Beach.
Swimming Conditions
Very shallow water. Excellent for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Beach facts
White powder sand; some pebbles and stones.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
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Hadicurari Beach
Hadicurari Beach, better known as the Fishermen's huts, is a quite beach popular with windsurfing and kitesurfing fanatics. The beach is also well-known for the many sporting events that are being organized throughout the year, as well as the many Wind & Kite Surf schools that are located here. The Aruba Hi-Winds Tournament, the largest windsurfing event in the Caribbean is being held annually in June or July at this beach. Hadicurari Beach can be found between The Ritz-Carlton Resort and Malmok Beach.
Swimming Conditions
Very shallow water. Excellent for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Beach facts
White powder sand; some pebbles and stones.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
Palm Beach is a two-mile strip known for its white sands and turquoise waters. This beach is a popular hangout for tourists as it is concentrated in front of the high-rise resorts in Aruba. There is a paved sidewalk that will lead you along all the high-rise resort, a great place for a walk and to sneak peek into the garden of these resorts. This lively beach with calm and clear waters is great for swimming, sun-tanning, relaxing and partying. Both young and old will find everything they need as the beach features several bars, restaurants, hotels and water sports companies.
Swimming Conditions
Excellent with calm water.
Beach facts
White powder sand.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
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Palm Beach
Palm BeachPalm Beach is a two-mile strip known for its white sands and turquoise waters. This beach is a popular hangout for tourists as it is concentrated in front of the high-rise resorts in Aruba. There is a paved sidewalk that will lead you along all the high-rise resort, a great place for a walk and to sneak peek into the garden of these resorts. This lively beach with calm and clear waters is great for swimming, sun-tanning, relaxing and partying. Both young and old will find everything they need as the beach features several bars, restaurants, hotels and water sports companies.
Swimming Conditions
Excellent with calm water.
Beach facts
White powder sand.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
Eagle Beach has been rated as one of the best beaches in the world and belongs to the top 3 best beaches in the Caribbean. This pristine long stretch of beach with soft white sands and aqua blue waters features a variety of water sports and some palapas. Eagle Beach is a favorite among locals and tourists and is located in front of the low-rise hotels. The beach is the host of Aruba's most photographed fofoti (divi) tree and is known to be a favorite nestling sport for sea turtles.
Swimming Conditions
Gentle surf.
Beach facts
Miles of white powder sand.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
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Eagle Beach
Eagle Beach has been rated as one of the best beaches in the world and belongs to the top 3 best beaches in the Caribbean. This pristine long stretch of beach with soft white sands and aqua blue waters features a variety of water sports and some palapas. Eagle Beach is a favorite among locals and tourists and is located in front of the low-rise hotels. The beach is the host of Aruba's most photographed fofoti (divi) tree and is known to be a favorite nestling sport for sea turtles.
Swimming Conditions
Gentle surf.
Beach facts
Miles of white powder sand.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
Manchebo Beach is a wide stretch of beach on the most western point of the island, located in the low-rise hotel area in front of the Manchebo Beach Resort. The beach offers a combination of exciting waves, due to converging currents, and calm waters. The beach is not crowded and is perfect for relaxing and sunbathing.
Swimming Conditions
Gentle surf.
Beach facts
Broad stretch of white powder sand and hotel facilities nearby.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
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Manchebo Beach
Manchebo Beach is a wide stretch of beach on the most western point of the island, located in the low-rise hotel area in front of the Manchebo Beach Resort. The beach offers a combination of exciting waves, due to converging currents, and calm waters. The beach is not crowded and is perfect for relaxing and sunbathing.
Swimming Conditions
Gentle surf.
Beach facts
Broad stretch of white powder sand and hotel facilities nearby.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
If you like to see the waves crashing into the cliffs, then this is the beach for you. This quiet and beautiful strip of beach is flanked on both sides by rock formations and is well-known for its large waves reaching up to 2 to 3 times your height. Reaching Andicuri Beach can be quite adventurous as it could be difficult to find and is only accessible by 4X4 vehicle, but the impressive scenery makes it worthwhile. The beach is located near the Natural Bridge. When you leave the Natural Bridge back to the paved road, take the first road left and then the first road right. After passing the Ayo Rock Formations turn left to Andicuri. Once you found Andicuri Beach it is a great place to rest and cool down.
Swimming Conditions
Not recommended for swimming due to huge waves and strong currents. Better suited for surfing.
Beach facts
White powder sand.
Accessible by
car, walking
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Andicuri Beach
If you like to see the waves crashing into the cliffs, then this is the beach for you. This quiet and beautiful strip of beach is flanked on both sides by rock formations and is well-known for its large waves reaching up to 2 to 3 times your height. Reaching Andicuri Beach can be quite adventurous as it could be difficult to find and is only accessible by 4X4 vehicle, but the impressive scenery makes it worthwhile. The beach is located near the Natural Bridge. When you leave the Natural Bridge back to the paved road, take the first road left and then the first road right. After passing the Ayo Rock Formations turn left to Andicuri. Once you found Andicuri Beach it is a great place to rest and cool down.
Swimming Conditions
Not recommended for swimming due to huge waves and strong currents. Better suited for surfing.
Beach facts
White powder sand.
Accessible by
car, walking
Druif Beach is a mile long, narrow oval-shaped stretch of beach between Oranjestad and Manchebo Beach. This beach is home to the low-rise Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Resorts, with restaurants and hotel rooms just steps away from the white sand beach. This beach is perfect for sunbathing and swimming and is accessible by car, taxi or bus (line 10).
Swimming Conditions
Excellent with calm water.
Beach facts
Broad stretch of white powder sand and hotel facilities nearby.
Accessible by
Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.
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Druif
Druif Beach is a mile long, narrow oval-shaped stretch of beach between Oranjestad and Manchebo Beach. This beach is home to the low-rise Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Resorts, with restaurants and hotel rooms just steps away from the white sand beach. This beach is perfect for sunbathing and swimming and is accessible by car, taxi or bus (line 10).
Swimming Conditions
Excellent with calm water.
Beach facts
Broad stretch of white powder sand and hotel facilities nearby.
Accessible by
Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.
Surfside Beach is the beach located next to the airport and is only 5 minutes away from down town Oranjestad. This beach is perfect for families with children since the water is shallow and calm. The beach offers several facilities such as a kitchen, bar, bathrooms and the opportunity to rent beach chairs.
Swimming Conditions
Excellent with calm water.
Beach facts
White sand with some pebbles and stones. Nearby facilities.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
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Surfside Beach Bar
Surfside Beach is the beach located next to the airport and is only 5 minutes away from down town Oranjestad. This beach is perfect for families with children since the water is shallow and calm. The beach offers several facilities such as a kitchen, bar, bathrooms and the opportunity to rent beach chairs.
Swimming Conditions
Excellent with calm water.
Beach facts
White sand with some pebbles and stones. Nearby facilities.
Accessible by
public bus, car or taxi.
Aruba's only private beaches are located on the Renaissance private Island, a tropical oasis a short ride away from the shore. The island belongs to the Renaissance Aruba resort and is exclusively available to their guests. Iguana Beach is available for parents with children, while Flamingo Beach is exclusively available for adults.
Swimming Conditions
Excellent with calm water.
Beach facts
Broad stretch of white powder sand and hotel facilities nearby. You choose between the public or the private beach.
Accessible by
boat trip offered by Renaissance
Renaissance Beach
Aruba's only private beaches are located on the Renaissance private Island, a tropical oasis a short ride away from the shore. The island belongs to the Renaissance Aruba resort and is exclusively available to their guests. Iguana Beach is available for parents with children, while Flamingo Beach is exclusively available for adults.
Swimming Conditions
Excellent with calm water.
Beach facts
Broad stretch of white powder sand and hotel facilities nearby. You choose between the public or the private beach.
Accessible by
boat trip offered by Renaissance
De Palm Island
De Palm Island is an all-inclusive private island off the western coast of Aruba. This family gateway is known for snorkeling with the famous blue parrot-fish, which could only be found in this area. The island is a great escape for couples and families who are looking for fun, adventure, relaxation and/or pampering. Drive in the direction of San Nicolas and follow the signs right after the airport. Transportation packages are also available at De Palm Tours.
Swimming Conditions
Gentle surf, great for snorkeling
Beach facts
White powder sand. Good spot for picnics. Waterpark for kids available.
Accessible by
boat trip offered by De Palm Island
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Palm Island
De Palm Island
De Palm Island is an all-inclusive private island off the western coast of Aruba. This family gateway is known for snorkeling with the famous blue parrot-fish, which could only be found in this area. The island is a great escape for couples and families who are looking for fun, adventure, relaxation and/or pampering. Drive in the direction of San Nicolas and follow the signs right after the airport. Transportation packages are also available at De Palm Tours.
Swimming Conditions
Gentle surf, great for snorkeling
Beach facts
White powder sand. Good spot for picnics. Waterpark for kids available.
Accessible by
boat trip offered by De Palm Island
Mangel Halto is a small beach located in Pos Chiquito, which you will find on your way to San Nicolas. The beach is surrounded by mangroves and is a favorite among locals for a relaxing day on the beach. Mangel Halto is also known as a perfect snorkeling and shore diving spot due to the calm and shallow waters. One can walk out from the mangroves and swim toward the breaker where you will find a great reef structure with a diversity of fish.
Swimming Conditions
Shallow water.
Beach facts
White powder sand. Good spot for picnics.
Accessible by
car or taxi.
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Mangel Halto
Mangel Halto is a small beach located in Pos Chiquito, which you will find on your way to San Nicolas. The beach is surrounded by mangroves and is a favorite among locals for a relaxing day on the beach. Mangel Halto is also known as a perfect snorkeling and shore diving spot due to the calm and shallow waters. One can walk out from the mangroves and swim toward the breaker where you will find a great reef structure with a diversity of fish.
Swimming Conditions
Shallow water.
Beach facts
White powder sand. Good spot for picnics.
Accessible by
car or taxi.
Santo Largo is also known as Savaneta Beach and can be found between Mangel Halto and Savaneta. This quiet beach with shallow and calm crystal clear waters is the perfect escape from the more crowded beach. The beach is divided into three little beaches surrounded with mangroves and is perfect for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling.
Swimming Conditions
Shallow water.
Beach facts
White powder sand. No facilities.
Accessible by
car or taxi.
Santo Largo
Santo Largo is also known as Savaneta Beach and can be found between Mangel Halto and Savaneta. This quiet beach with shallow and calm crystal clear waters is the perfect escape from the more crowded beach. The beach is divided into three little beaches surrounded with mangroves and is perfect for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling.
Swimming Conditions
Shallow water.
Beach facts
White powder sand. No facilities.
Accessible by
car or taxi.
Boca Grandi (means Big Mouth) is named after the wide, half circle shape of this beach. It is located in the south east of the island, near the popular Baby Beach. Instead of turning right to Baby Beach turn left at the big red anchor. This beach is visited a lot by locals as the constant onshore wind makes it a great kite surfing spot. It is not recommended for swimming, but is a nice stop while you are traveling around through Aruba's countryside. Let the locals impress you while they are practicing their kite surfing moves.
Swimming Conditions
Better suited for extreme sports enthusiasts like kite and board surfing. Not suited for swimming due to strong currents.
Beach facts
White powder sand. No facilities.
Accessible by
car or taxi.
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Boca Grandi
Boca Grandi (means Big Mouth) is named after the wide, half circle shape of this beach. It is located in the south east of the island, near the popular Baby Beach. Instead of turning right to Baby Beach turn left at the big red anchor. This beach is visited a lot by locals as the constant onshore wind makes it a great kite surfing spot. It is not recommended for swimming, but is a nice stop while you are traveling around through Aruba's countryside. Let the locals impress you while they are practicing their kite surfing moves.
Swimming Conditions
Better suited for extreme sports enthusiasts like kite and board surfing. Not suited for swimming due to strong currents.
Beach facts
White powder sand. No facilities.
Accessible by
car or taxi.
To get to Baby Beach you will need to travel across the island as this bay is located on the southeast end of Aruba near San Nicolas. Baby Beach is also accessible by bus as the last stop on line 900 departing from the San Nicolas Bus station. The water in this picturesque bay is warm, shallow and is sheltered from the rough seas by a man-made break-water. This beach is popular for sunbathing and snorkeling and the perfect hang-out for families as the water level is generally between knee and waist deep. Snorkeling at this location is great for children and travelers new to snorkeling as the water is calm and very clear. Towards the end of the bay the water gets significantly deeper and the current gets stronger.
Swimming Conditions
Excellent and a great spot for snorkeling. Outside the large shallow lagoon caution is required due to strong currents.
Beach facts
Very shallow water. White powder sand. Recently updated with some facilities like beach palapas, bathrooms, etc.
Accessible by
Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.
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Baby Beach
To get to Baby Beach you will need to travel across the island as this bay is located on the southeast end of Aruba near San Nicolas. Baby Beach is also accessible by bus as the last stop on line 900 departing from the San Nicolas Bus station. The water in this picturesque bay is warm, shallow and is sheltered from the rough seas by a man-made break-water. This beach is popular for sunbathing and snorkeling and the perfect hang-out for families as the water level is generally between knee and waist deep. Snorkeling at this location is great for children and travelers new to snorkeling as the water is calm and very clear. Towards the end of the bay the water gets significantly deeper and the current gets stronger.
Swimming Conditions
Excellent and a great spot for snorkeling. Outside the large shallow lagoon caution is required due to strong currents.
Beach facts
Very shallow water. White powder sand. Recently updated with some facilities like beach palapas, bathrooms, etc.
Accessible by
Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.