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LOCAL Monday 14 august 2023

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

(Oranjestad)—One of the
biggest concerns that par-
ents have when travelling
with their children is a guar-
antee of their safety and
healthy enjoyment. There-
fore, we thought it would
be a great help to travel-
ling parents to list off some
the most family-friendly
beaches around the island.

Baby Beach in San Nicolas
Baby Beach is one Aruba’s
most popular and visited
beaches, and for good rea-
son: This sandy and quiet
lagoon is a great place for
parents to sit back and re-
lax while their children play
in the shallow shores of the
beach. Beside the relaxing
atmosphere, there are also
several services that may
accommodate your stay,
like a parking lot, sun tent
rentals, chairs, bathrooms
and a snack bar right at
the far left of the beach.

Mangel Halto in Pos this area, the shore is also beaches are the most ac- bay beach near the Mal-
Chiquito shallow, falling right around cessible for visitors on foot. mok beach area further Palm Island
Mangel Halto is situated your knee before slowly These beaches also offer down the hotel areas. Ok, this one is technically
in the back streets of the getting deeper: perfect for many palapas free to use, Though it may not be a very not a beach, but a must-
Pos Chiquito city. Though kids to safely play. but you can also rent chairs sandy beach, it is relatively visit attraction for family fun.
there are several stairs on and tents. Much like Baby quiet and tranquil. This is a This small water park oasis is
the sides of the beach cliff Eagle Beach/Palm Beach Beach, these sites are one great place for family to lay located further down the
leading you down, the best in the hotel area of the best beaches for down a big blanket and Mangel Halto Beach and
spot for families to hang Yet another highly popular your children to play and have a little picnic. This is is reachable by boat. This
out is across the bridge, beach site, Eagle Beach build sand castles. also one of the best plac- water park offers 6 hours of
passed the mangrove trees and Palm Beach is where es to snorkel, as this area is fun activities, food, drinks,
near the entrance sign. most of our visitors go to Boca Catalina in Malmok filled with little fish and cor- and a chance to see pink
Here, there are small and tan, swim or play in the Boca Catalina is a small als, even close to the shore. flamingoes up close! q
big palapas, perfect for white sand. Because they
big and small families to are near the low-rise and
set up their belongings. In high-rise hotel areas, these