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Surf’s Up: Favorite places to catch waves in Aruba

and our beloved Sunrise City – San Nico-
las, a trip to Boca Grandi can easily turn
into an all-day trip to this area of the island.
With a beautiful beach (although it is not
allowed to swim here, because of strong
currents), you can enjoy a relaxing time
combing the beach for driftwood, coral,
and little crabs and snails.

Hadicurari
Here is where you will find most of the ac-
tion for surfers in Aruba. With a variety of
surf shops and schools in this area, you will
find it easy to get in on the action. Had-
icurari is also the site of the Aruba Hi Winds
ORANJESTAD – Whether However, the beach with World Challenge, which takes place usu-
you are a salt-seasoned two bluffs – one on each ally in June/July, and it is the largest wind-
surfer looking for a thrill, or side – is worth a visit, if only surfing competition in the Caribbean!
just looking to wet your toes to watch the exciting show
in a little ocean adventure, presented by the surfers. Malmok
Aruba has amazing places If you’re a beginner, this is your spot. There
to learn and practice surf- To go to Andicuri, you will are also various shops to rent gear and re-
ing! Although more known need a 4×4 vehicle and ceive lessons, facilitating learning and just
for the calmer waters of drive from the ex-Natural trying out a new experience. The beach
Palm Beach, Eagle Beach Bridge Center. Alternative- is also popular for paddleboarding and
and Mangel Halto, Aruba ly, you can make it an ad- other watersport activities.q
also has some special venture by going on a hike!
places to thrill your senses. The scenery is unique and
Because of strong winds beautiful on its own.
and breezes, Aruba is per-
fect for wind and kite surf- Reaching Andicuri Beach
ing. You will surely notice can be an adventure in it-
kites in the air as you drive self, as it can be difficult to
around the wilder, rougher find and is only accessible
areas on Aruba’s east side. by 4×4 vehicle or walking
from the ex-Natural Bridge
There are plenty of surf center, but the impressive
shop rentals to help you scenery makes it all worth-
with your gear, and there while!
are also a lot of tutors if
you’re looking to try for the Arashi
first time and need a little Arashi, a beach located
help. These can be found close to the California
around the island, and will Lighthouse, is a good spot
surely come in hand if you for learning and having
want to try a new experi- fun – if you’re lucky! The
ence! waves at Arashi are usually
calm, but with just the right
With that said, here are weather, a swell forms at-
Aruba’s favorite surf spots! tracting all the local surfers
to the area.
Andicuri
Andicuri is recognized as Boca Grandi
the best place for body Boca Grandi is at the most
boarding. Because of the southern spot in Aruba,
rough waves, this beach is and is a popular spot with
better suited for those with experienced surfers. Close
more experience in surfing. to the famous Red Anchor