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Aruba’s underwater wonderland

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