Page 11 - AHATA

A8 LOCAL
Friday 14 March 2025

Aruba’s underwater wonderland

Tres Trapi
Tres Trapi means tree steps in Papiamento,
Papiamento is together with Dutch the
official language spoken on Aruba. The
beach is called Tres Trapi because it is ac-
cessible by the tree steps carved into the
rocks. Tres Trapi is a small rocky beach,
located on the north-western side of the
island, approximately 5 to 10 minute drive
from Palm Beach. From the unique steps
you can easily walk over the beach into
the clear and turquoise blue ocean. While
snorkeling you will encounter all kind of
ORANJESTAD - Exploring the underwater tropical fishes and sea stars. The kind of to Aruba, because it had the water remains shallow
wonders is something you should defi- starfish you will find in the Aruban waters to find a neutral port. When and there are still many un-
nitely do during your stay in Aruba. The is the red cushion sea star. This is a starfish Germany invaded the derwater wonders to see.
underwater world has everything to offer that is commonly found in the shallow wa- Netherlands on May 10, In the ocean there is an
that makes a snorkel trip so exceptional; ters of the Caribbean sea and if you are 1940, the crew decided area marked until where it
an impressive, colorful sea life with exotic lucky during your snorkeling visit to Tres Tra- to let their own ship sink, to is recommended to snorkel
fishes, turtles and beautiful coral reef. The pi, you may come across one of the green prevent it from falling into and on the beach you will
historic shipwrecks, located on the Aru- sea turtles. Respect the animal, keep your the hands of the Dutch find different facilities. It is
ban seabed are also worth a visit. Aruba distance and enjoy the view. Also remem- Navy. Antilla lies on its port- a perfect beach to spend
is known for its white beaches and blue ber; it is a once in a life time experience. side in Malmok bay, and your day snorkeling and re-
oceans, which means there are many fas- the sunken word war two laxing.
cinating under water spots, where you can Antilla shipwreck ship is now one of Aruba’s
take your snorkeling gear and we select- Antilla is a 400-foot-long long ship, built in most popular snorkeling Mangel Halto
ed the top spots for you. 1939 in Hamburg, Germany. Antilla came and dive spots. However, Mangel Halto beach is lo-
the ship wreck can only be cated in Savaneta, on the
reached by boat. The ship southern-west part of the is-
is visible from the surface land. The beach is different
and during your snorkel- from the other beaches
ing trip you be surrounded in Aruba; it is beach full of
by hundreds of tropical mangroves. You reach the
fishes, but the ship wreck beach by a bridge through
alone is already impressive the mangroves and then
enough. you will have several en-
trances to the sea. There
Baby Beach are diverse spots where
Baby beach; a white you can enjoy a perfect
beach, with a crystal blue beach day, wooden stairs
ocean. The beach is lo- made to enter the water
cated on the southern part and a dock to sit on and
of the island. On the way enjoy the view. Mangel
to the famous beach, you Halto is also worth a visit for
will drive through the old the snorkeling experience.
capital of Aruba, San Nico- Inside the bay, the water
las. The old Aruban culture is clear and you find many
can be still felt and expe- colorful fish. Outside the
rienced here, so do not bay is a bit more challeng-
hesitate to get out of your ing for beginners because
car and walk around for of the wind and the waves,
a while. Baby beach is a but the coral is alive and it
child friendly beach, since is just like snorkel heaven.q
it is shallow and the water
has a pleasant tempera-
ture. The name therefore
fits well with the beach.
Baby beach is an excellent
beach for snorkeling, espe-
cially if you want to go with
small children, because