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eaches/Sun Tanning - Numerous water ruba Eagle Beach is dotted with red everal of the Aruba low rise hotels are
B sports abound along the coast, rang- A and white markers to protect turtle S nearby and just across the road; some
ing from scuba trips and parasailing to nests. The turtles hatch mostly around sun- provide cabanas and lounges for their
windsurfing and jet skiing. Eagle Beach set and at night. Four species of sea turtles guests. Every year during Easter week in
in Aruba is one of the most breathtaking nest in Aruba - Leatherback, Loggerhead, Aruba, tents dot the coastline as local fami-
beaches on the island. Eagle Beach boasts Green and Hawksbill. Turtles can have their lies enjoy the tradition of camping out. Ea-
the widest beach in Aruba and is famous nest anywhere on the island, however gle Beach is also home to two of the most
for its pristine and soft white sands. Eagle most nests can be found on Eagle Beach in photographed and renowned fofoti trees in
Beach offers a clear, sparkling Caribbean, Aruba. Each nest contains some 80 eggs. Aruba, with its trademark silhouette point-
ample parking, shaded picnic areas, some Watching the hatchlings find their way to ing in the direction of the Caribbean.
huts, and a variety of motorized water the ocean conquering the sand and waves
sports. A few months per year is a unique vacation experience in Aruba.
