One of the easiest spots to snorkel in Aruba is right here on Palm Beach. At the very south end of Palm Beach, you can see a few fish just a few feet from shore. If you swim out a bit, you will be greeted by a school of yellow and black striped fish called […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oranjestad is a small city that can be explored on foot in a couple of hours. Highlights include examples of dutch Caribbean architecture, shops, and restaurants. Here is a suggested walking route of Oranjestad: Start at the Royal Plaza Mall (photo above) and walk southeast along the waterfront past the souvenir stands, the marina, through
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Aruba has a dockless bike share service called Green Bike that lets you rent a bicycle using an All. The bikes are usually found around the Palm Beach area, at the Ritz roundabout, along Eagle Beach and in Oranjestad. The app will show the locations of charged bikes. The service also provides electric scooters and
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Hooiberg means ‘haystack’ in Dutch. This volcanic formation is 165 meter / 451 feet in height and has stairs all the way up making it very easy to climb. The best time to go is early in the morning or just before sunset to avoid the heat. From the top, you’ll have a 365 degree
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The Conchi Natural Pool is a rock formation on Aruba’s rugged eastern coast where crashing waves fill a natural pool with water. The pool is usually calm and safe for swimming. The pool is inside the Arikok National Park and can be accessed through the park with a tour company or on your own if
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