Aruba, Aruba

Aruba

Aruba lies just outside the hurricane belt and the island boasts year-round great weather, cooling winds and friendly people. The perfect weather and world famous white sandy beaches make Aruba ideal for surfing enthusiasts, sun lovers and families.

Beaches

The white sand beaches of Palm Beach, Druif Beach, Arashi Beach, Surfside Beach and Eagle Beach are ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

Windsurfers and kitesurfers head for Andicuri Beach, Boca Grandi and Hadicurari Beach or, for snorkeling, the waters off of De Palm Island and Baby Beach are popular.

Things to Do

Popular visitor attractions include the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins and the Aruba Aloa Museum where guided tours offer interesting historic and cultural information.

The Butterfly Farm is set in tropical gardens full of colour and offers a relaxed environment. Or for the more energetic, there are hiking trails through the natural landscapes of the Arikok National Park.

Out and About

Downtown Oranjestad offers excellent shopping, from designer boutiques to a wide choice of locally hand-crafted products and the colourful streets of distinctive Dutch architecture provide an attractive setting.

The cities of Oranjestad and San Nicolas host mini festivals each week where you can experience the colour and calypso sounds associated with Caribbean carnivals.

Nearby Attractions

Where ever you stay in Aruba, the beaches, natural attractions and activities in other resorts are never far away as the island is just 32km wide and 8km long.