The notebook of Aruba
Follow the wind until the next point of view.
Clear beaches, rocky coast and arid landscapes distinguish this autonomous island south of the Caribbean Sea.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Desert · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Aruba
Clear beaches, rocky coast and arid landscapes distinguish this autonomous island south of the Caribbean Sea.
To understand what Aruba is, you must look at Oranjestad, Arikok National Park and Eagle Beach. These places give us a view of a territory marked by island landscapes, the coastline, desert areas and natural spaces and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Oranjestad
- Arikok National Park
- Eagle Beach
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Oranjestad
Oranjestad mixes colorful Dutch-inspired facades, cruise port, city centre tram and museums in an easy-to-go space. Shops, restored buildings and lively seafront show the urban slope of Aruba, in clear contrast with the beaches and arid landscapes of the island.
Nature park
Parc national Arikok
Arikok reveals dry and rocky Aruba: cactus, hills, caves with Native American paintings, coves beaten by the waves and dusty slopes. The park requires more attention than the western beaches, with strong heat and sometimes rough roads; it is of interest to those who want to see the relief and the wild coast of the island.
Nature and landscape
Eagle Beach
Eagle Beach offers a wide and clear beach on the west coast of Aruba, with divi-divs bent by the wind as familiar landmarks. The space seems more open than in front of the large nearby hotels; swimming, walking on the sand and sunset make up the main part of the experience.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
Same landscapes and the same pace of travel, elsewhere in the world.
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