Sports and Fitness

There are some really great mountain bike trails that follow the east coast of Aruba. A great ride is from Boroncana to the gold mill ruins. Bushiribana operated as a gold smelter from 1825 to 1835.   This ride contains some technical sections where the trail goes over large rocks but it’s otherwise an easy […]

Aruba has two golf courses: Tierra del Sol, 18 hole par 71. This course at the north end of the island, a short drive from the Palm Beach area. Tierra del Sol was recently purchased by resort operator Iberostar and course conditions have improved under the new management. Aruba’s desert climate means that this course

Aruba has been investing in multi-use pathways and there are a few routes around Palm Beach that allow you to go for a run without having to go on the road or shoulder. Marriott to Malmok Beach and back, about 5K. There is a sidewalk that starts at the roundabout near the Marriott and Ritz-Carlton

Aruba’s main beach tennis club is located near Eagle Beach behind the Paradise Beach Villas hotel. This club has over a dozen courts and is open Mon-Sat mornings and evenings. Getting a court here in the evening on weekdays can be a challenge as the courts are reserved for league play. It’s often easier to

The Aruba Racquet Club is located in Rooi Santo, less than a five minute drive from Treasure Palms. This club has tennis hard courts and a couple pickleball courts. They sell day passes to non-members.  They offer memberships on a month-by-month basis if you are staying in Aruba for an extended time. www.arc.aw The club

For most of the year, trade winds blow over Aruba making it a popular kitesurfing destination. In Noord, the popular kitesurfing and wing sailing spot for beginners or people wanting to learn is just north of the Ritz-Carleton on Palm Beach. This part of the beach is known as Fisherman’s Hut or Hadicurari Beach. The

Most visitors to Aruba spend their time on the calm beaches on the west coast of the island and never get to experience the beauty of the rugged, windy, east side. A great way to immerse yourself in Aruba’s nature is by renting a mountain bike and riding on some of the easy single-track trails.