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local Thursday 27 July 2023

Visit the island’s hidden Playa Linda Beach Resort

natural pools celebrates 40th anniversary

(Oranjestad)—Amongst of the island (where the sea This year, Playa Linda Beach Resort is
the countless beaches sur- is largely rough and largely celebrating its 40th anniversary. During
rounding the island that are no suitable for swimming), the past 40 years, Playa Linda has been
well-known and frequently the pool itself is very calm. known for their beautiful resort and ame-
visited, there are an addi- It’s also relatively deep, nities, and their excellent, dedicated and
tional two “hidden” natural and you can climb up the friendly staff.
pools that are situated in rocks and jump in!
the northern coast of the Playa Linda was built on a prime beach-
island, two ideal stops in Cave Pool side spot, replacing the island's very first
your tour itinerary. This relatively new pool ap- hotel on Palm Beach, the Basi-Ruti. Since
peared just a few years its opening, Playa Linda has led the way
Conchi (Natural Pool) ago, when a part of the in defining island comfort and ambiance
For many years, Conchi dried up coral floor broke as well as demonstrating a dedication to wishes many more years filled with great
was the only natural pool off and created a partition sustainable development. success. Congratulations!
that we had on the island. between the ocean and
Located in the Arikok Na- what is now the natural Aruba Today wishes to congratulate Pla- For more information, visit https://www.
tional Park, near Boca Keto pool that is hidden there. ya Linda for this amazing milestone, and playalinda.com/aboutq
and the Daimari Ranch, Because it’s still so new,
Conchi—also known “Cura there is no official name for
di Turtuga (Turtle’s Cove) or it, but most people just call
just Natural Pool—is reach- it the cave pool.
able with any 4x4 vehicle
or by foot if you’re up for a Just like the Conchi, the
long hike. However, since it new natural pool is situated
is part of the National Park, on the northern coast of
you must first get permis- Aruba. However, this pool is
sion from park manage- much easier to reach with
ment to enter. You would any type of vehicle, and
have to purchase a day there is no hiking needed.
pass, and receive a wrist- This spot has also become
band as proof of payment. a regular stop for tour-
Once you’ve completed ing visitors. When you get
that, you are set! there, maybe you won’t be
able to spot the pool imme-
If you decide to hike from diately, because you will
the entrance of the Arikok probably notice the moon-
National Park, this is also shaped lagoon where wild
possible: do bring plenty northern waves crash into
of protective clothing and each other. Sounds scary,
enough water and food—it but if you look down on
could take you up to three your right, you’ll see a calm,
hours to hike there! crystal blue little pool in the
corner. To get there, you
However, when you even- have to climb down some
tually do get there, you stairs. Be careful when
will be greeted with crystal climbing down and follow
blue water surrounded by the instructions of your tour
a natural rock formation guide if you have one.
that protects you from the And just like Conchi, this
wild waves on the other pool also has a jumping
side. Though the pool is lo- spot, and a rope to climb
cated on the northern side back up the boulder. q