The beaches of Aruba are considered to be among the cleanest, widest, and most spectacular in the Caribbean region. An Aruba beach typically consists of powder-fine, white-sand, perfect for soaking up the Caribbean sun. All you need is plenty of suntan lotion and a refreshing cocktail, both of which are not hard to come by on Aruba!
Famous Aruba beaches include Eagle Beach which has been singled out as the number one Caribbean beach in a USA Today survey of travel writers, travel agents and frequent travelers. Also, in 2018 it has been featured in National Geographic's 24 Best Spots in the Caribbean!
Arashi Beach
- Swimming Conditions: Excellent with calm water.
- Beach facts: White powder sand. No facilities, recently upgraded with palapas and beach huts for shade, and plenty of parking.
- Accessible by car or taxi, or a 10-minute walk from the last bus stop on Malmok.
- Accommodations nearby: Not Available
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.
Boca Catalina
- Swimming Conditions: Shallow water and lots of fish make this another good choice
- Beach facts: White sand with some pebbles and stones. No nearby facilities.
- Accessible by car or taxi.
- Accommodations nearby: Not Available
Boca Catalina is a beautiful little beach that offers a great snorkeling experience with a diversity of aquatic life very close to the shore. This small inlet is located between Malmok and Arashi Beach but is not visited as much as these beaches. A popular attraction in front of Boca Catalina is the sunken German shipwreck (the Antilla) that is sticking out of the water. However, swimming to the Antilla from Boca Catalina is too far. Although this attraction is visited a lot by many catamarans and sailboats, it's still very quiet and relaxing at this beach. The best time to visit this beach is in the morning when the wind and current are not as strong
Fisherman's Huts (Hadicurari)
- 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.
- Accommodations nearby: Aruba Beach Villas, Sunset Beach Studios
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.
Palm Beach
- Swimming Conditions: Excellent with calm water.
- Beach facts: White powder sand.
- Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.
- Accommodations nearby: Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino, Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, Boardwalk Small Hotel, Holiday Inn Resort Aruba
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.
Eagle Beach
- Swimming Conditions: Gentle surf.
- Beach facts: Miles of white powder sand.
- Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.
- Accommodations nearby: Bucuti Beach Resort, Sasaki Apartments, Pauline's Apartments
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.
Manchebo Beach
- Swimming Conditions: Gentle surf.
- Beach facts: Broad stretch of white powder sand and hotel facilities nearby.
- Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.
- Accommodations nearby: Not Available
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.
Andicurari
- 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
- Accommodations nearby: Not Available
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.
Druif Beach
- Swimming Conditions: Excellent with calm water.
- Beach facts: Broad stretch of white powder sand and hotel facilities nearby.
- Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.
- Accommodations nearby: Divi Aruba All Inclusive, Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive
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).
Surfside Beach
- Swimming Conditions: Excellent with calm water.
- Beach facts: White sand with some pebbles and stones. Nearby facilities.
- Accessible by public bus, car or taxi.
- Accommodations nearby: Talk of the Town Hotel and Beach Club, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Camacuri Residence & Apartments
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.