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hallow Reef - Shallow Reef is a relatively make a left turn on the paved road. You’ll mainland for an easy 800m ride. You may be
see the beach directly in front of you. charged extra for your gear. Directions: A
S unknown site at the far North Western
corner of Aruba. Just a kilometer away, 100m South of the Southern 1A 4A intersec-
the surf is pounding the North East coast, B oca Catalina - This is a popular site tion, turn West for 300m. Then turn left for
which is very pretty just to sit and watch for diving, snorkeling and just relax- 500m. Then turn right before the Spanish

during off-gassing. This site offers easy en- ing in the sun. There are several shades in Lagoon. Wind your way to the coast for

try for both snorkelers and those advanced the area, and the beach is perfect for kids. 400m. You may park in the large dirt lot.

divers who wish to explore further out. Be Directions: Head to the North part of the The ferry will be down to your right.

careful of the currents here, since the site island. About 500 m North of the Northern M angek Halto - Mangel Halto is excit-
is so close to the tip of the islands. Direc- 1B 2B intersection, you’ll see the beach on ing in that you practically walk on the
tions: Head to the North part of the island. your left.

About 2.3 km North of the Northern 1B 2B M almok Beach - Malmok Beach is for water out to the reef edge before putting
intersection, you’ll see several dirt turn- the more serious diver not in need of on your fins. There are two entries for this
offs to the shore. You’ll see the reef; hunt dive: one from a large sunning beach, and

around a little for the landmarks below. a large sunning beach. The site and entry the other just North off the main road. Di-

C atalina Cove - Catalina Cove is slightly are both easily accessible. Directions: Head rections: A 100m South of the Southern 1A
North of the more popular Boca Cat- to the North part of the island. About 100 4A intersection, turn West for 300m. Then
m South of the Northern 1B 2B intersection, turn left for 1km passing over the Spanish

alina. The entry is very easy for all levels. you’ll see the small entry Lagoon. Turn right and wind your way for

There are no facilities here, but a couple of about 1km. You’ll see the entrances on your
nice shades from the Sun. Directions: Head right.
e Palm Slope - De Palm Slope is listed
Dto the North part of the island. About 600 as a shore dive because there is a

m North of the Northern 1B 2B intersection, nice passenger ferry that leaves from the