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Aruba’s underwater wonderland

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