Aruba, Caribbean Sea

Caribbean Sea Aruba

Aruba is known for its incredible, other-worldly beaches. The powdery-white sand, crystal-clear waters with turquoise color, good weather conditions in any season all these beautiful beaches of Aruba attract tourists from different countries. The beaches of the island are known for their variety of activities, from relaxing in a quiet space or snorkeling to the extreme of water sports.

Key Beaches and Attractions

Eagle Beach

Overview

Eagle Beach has maintained its position among the pristine coastal regions of the world and is a well-known beach with a large expanse of smooth white sand and the sea with calm waters. This is the wider beach in the island and there are resting places everywhere. Learn diving, play beach games, or just rest under the umbrella of the famous Divi Divi Trees are some of the activities you can do here.

Activities

Eagle Beach is a great place for kids to swim and snorkel because of the very gentle waves and the waters are never too deep. The beach is family-friendly, and you have the aviator to your left, your relative to your right, or under the tree for games.

Wildlife

Eagle Beach is a nesting site for sea turtles, and during the nesting season (March to September), visitors can witness baby turtles hatching and making their way to the sea, a truly magical experience.

Palm Beach

Overview

Palm Beach is the heart of activities in Aruba, there stands this beautiful sea-striped land with luxury restaurants, hotels, casinos in addition to the bustling nightlife of clubs. It is one of the cities with the lines of a beach that is almost a stadium in size a mere 2 miles along, with both the active and the passive sections. With minutes of arriving on the Palm Hill you feel like you are part of something special. It is the best place for you to be if you want to be among the action and still get to relax.

Activities

Palm Beach is a good base for those willing to take part in the different water sports like windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, speeding, and sänna rid, etc. Music tipples from the beach in every direction dialoguing with the waves, allowing the trance and the dance.

Accommodations

The palms encircling the Palm Beach area are growing with high hotels, buses, and trains with various price ranges & la carte to any budget including the stunning ocean views affordable concepts from budget hotels, private apartments, to luxurious suites.

Baby Beach

Overview

In the southeastern point of Aruba, there is a small oval-shaped cove called Baby Beach, which is shallow and protected by the reef, so it is most suitable for children. Cheerful waters and fine sand create a safe and undisturbed environment for swimming and playing.

Activities

Baby Beach is filled with lots of marine life and the water is clear, this is what makes it magical. Even a beginner can dive in and have fun. It is a suitable place for kayaking and paddleboarding, too.

Amenities

More solitary than the other beaches, there are still food stands, restrooms, and equipment rentals at the Baby Beach shore. This very peaceful beach is very far from the crowds and that’s why it’s so tranquil that it’s an escape from other parts of the island.

Arashi Beach

Overview

Arashi Beach is a very friendly and beautiful spot situated near the California Lighthouse on the most North and West part of the island of Aruba. It is a quiet hub in the island, which is far away from the hustle and bustle of the busy tourist areas but still provides a relaxed and natural environment.

Activities

Known for its amazing snorkeling opportunities, Arashi Beach has clear clean waters and it’s a perfect place to see all the fascinating sea life around you. All ages can come here, as the shore gradually slopes and becomes more accessible for e.

The beach and the California Lighthouse make a spectacular view from the Arashi Beach that leaves everyone in awe. At the same time, when the sun goes down, the beach becomes the place to see the sunsets where the sky is colored as the sun slowly disappears behind the horizon.

Malmok Beach

Overview

Malmok Beach is a strip of sand and rocky plateaus amongst locals who go snorkeling and diving. The place is situated in a community giving it a private and village-like feel.

Activities

Divers are attracted to Malmok Beach in large numbers while the clear waters and the abundance of marine life make it the ideal spot for snorkelers. Some of the catamaran and sailing tours stop at Malmok for snorkel excursions. You can also indulge in the exciting sports of windsurfing and kitesurfing due to the regular trade winds.

Unique Features

Besides, the beach has a nice rocky shoreline in addition to the shallow so that you can see the fish and other marine life better. There are also a lot of turtles, tropical fish, and coral reefs easily seen, so it becomes a usual place for underwater photography.

Boca Catalina

Overview

Bocca Catalina is a small and private beach, just after Arashi Beach. This amazing place is a preferred one by both locals and visitors because of its friendly and calm water enjoyable for snorkeling.

Activities

Snorkeling is the top attraction at Boca Catalina, where the shallow waters house a variety of species including fish, starfish, and once in a while some rays. Furthermore, it is also a good spot for swimming and sunbathing as there are plenty of shadows from the nearby flora.

Atmosphere

Boca Catalina is less crowded compared to other famous beaches, where you can escape from the crowded tourist from Aruba in peace in this intimate and relaxed place.

Best Time to Visit

The climate of Aruba is tropical throughout the year, therefore, it is the best beach place of the island in all seasons. The place is not in the hurricane belt, so there are no tropical cyclones that affect it.

Peak Season

The period from December to April is the busiest season, the time with the weather is generally a bit cooler and more dry, which is attractive to those people, who go north of the hemisphere to the island. In addition, the beaches are busier and the prices for accommodations and activities are higher this time.

Off-Peak Season

From May to November, there are fewer tourists so that you can feel more relaxed and enjoy the beauty of this place. Besides this, it is also the time when the hotels offer better deals and the flights may cost a bit higher, due to higher temperatures.

Accessibility and Amenities

Getting Around

Part of the beaches of Aruba could be visited by car because they are so splendid. Many of them are in the vicinity of sumptuous hotels and resorts. Public transportation, as well as taxis, and rental cars are the ways to take oneself to the sandy beaches.

Facilities

Beaches such as Palm Beach and Eagle Beach that are in demand are equipped with basic needs such as secure lockers, restrooms, showers, beach bars, and rental services for chairs, umbrellas, and water sports equipment. The beaches which are rather antiquated such as Baby Beach and Arashi might be the ones that have almost uncovered facilities even though you find peace and quietness there.

Dining

There are a lot of beaches that are part of the hotel zones, but the fact that they are so close to these restaurants that the beaches are both currently and long-term gaining power. Among these cafes and bars, there is also a choice of several foods.

Conclusion

Aruba’s beaches are generally good for a variety of things, as Aruba has several beaches with different atmospheres. Some might be noisy and crowded; others might be peaceful and calm like Baby Beach. Whether your desire is to laze around on the soft white sand, dive into the colorful coral reefs, or even enjoy through adventurous water sports, the beach provides an ideal site. The constant sun, the unclouded waters, and the magnificent natural features of the beaches are a part of the traveler’s paradise that everyone must have experienced at least once in their lifetime.