Aruba Top Things To Do
Amongst this sanctuary's inhabitants are 80 migratory species including herons, egrets, gulls, cormorants and skimmers.
Arashi Beach
Aruba's constant trade winds offer ideal conditions for windsurfing and kite-surfing. The Hi-Winds Amateur World Challenge windsurfing tournament takes place each June.
Snorkelling
Aruba has 40 dive sites where visitors can look for one of the vivid parrotfish or dive amongst the wreck of a WWII German freighter. The coral at De Palm Island is great for snorkeling.
Golf
Aruba Tierra del Sol's par-71 championship 18-hole course was designed by the Robert Trent Jones II Group, renowned for protecting the natural ecology of sites.
Horse riding
There are riding trips in the Cunucu (countryside) and along the coast.
Oranjestad market
Fresh fish can be bought straight from the boat at Oranjestad's daily market in the Paardenbaai (Schooner Harbour).
Carnival
Aruba's annual colourful Carnival is in January.
Shopping
Malls and both unique and designer stores can be found in Oranjestad's Caya GF Betico Croes. Duty-free shopping is the main lure.
Bonbini Festival
Held every Tuesday (1830-2030) in the courtyard of the Historical Museum, the Bonbini Festival offers an insight into local customs, music and cuisine, as well as a chance to get to know the islanders.
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