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Tuesday 14 May 2024

Best spots to view the sunset

(Oranjestad)—Today we celebrate crash on the northern side of the
Valentine ’s Day, and what can be island.
more romantic than surprising your
partner with a date watching the Manchebo & Eagle Beach
sunset. Aruba’s sunset leave many Speaking of the western shore-
speechless, and luckily, the best line, the best spots for viewing the
spots to view the sunset are entirely sunset on the beach has to be ei-
accessible and easy to find. Here ther Manchebo Beach or at Eagle
are some of the best places to view Beach, which stretch along the
the sunset on the island. entire western coast of the island
starting from behind Bucuti & Tara
California Light House Beach Resort up to the Amsterdam
Of course, being one of the high- Manor roundabout. The sunset on
est point easily accessible to locals these beaches is truly breathtak-
and tourists, the California Light ing; the sky and ocean look so big
House hill not only offers a tremen- and spacious, and paired with the to get your daily workout in and
dous view of the sunset, but also orange/pink hue of the sunset, the Arashi Beach enjoy a beautiful view of the sun-
a breath taking scenery of most white sandy beaches and the soft Another beach that has to be con- set and the island as a little reward.
of the island. In the distance you sounds of waves crashing—it can sidered as another great spot to Climb on top the 587-step stairs
can spot all the hotels, the western only be described as an experi- view the sunset. Arashi Beach is the and reach the top to enjoy this in-
shoreline and the wild waves that ence!* last beach you will find along the credible scenery.
western coast line, just before you
drive up the hill to the California Casibari Rock Formation
Light House. A favorite for surfers If you’re a rock climber, you might
and body boarders, the Arashi sky enjoy watching the sunset on top
stretches out for miles, lending a of the Casibari Rock Formation. It’s
spectacular canvas for the sun to no Yosemite, but it does offer a fun
create a masterpiece of orange, little exercise to get to the top. But
pink and purple hue. if you prefer not to get your hands
a little dirty, you can always use the
Hooiberg Hill stairs in the back.
These last two options are for more
active couples. If you and your Editor’s note: This spot may be my
partner like to hike, the Hooiberg personal favorite, if you couldn’t
Hill may be a great place for you already tell…q

Craving a late-night snack? We got you covered!

(Oranjestad)—After a night out it’s ferent parts on the island. One of
custom to grab yourself a late- its main locations is in Palm Beach,
night snack on the road. Here in near the hotel area. Chalo offers
Aruba, there are dozens of food a variety of fast-food meals, like
trucks that you can visit to enjoy a hamburgers, hotdogs, loaded fries
late-night bite. Here are a few that and more! A popular dish among
can be found in the down town/ locals is the Salchipapa: loaded
hotel area. fries with sausages, cheese and
a mix of sweet and savory sauce. huge menu comprised of different
Chalo burger Perfect for those late-night crav- dishes and snacks, all made with a fill your stomach (and heart) with a
ings! Venezuelan twist! From arepa’s to variety of options like shawarmas,
chicken wings, to pizzas and burg- doners, kapsalons and more, all
Chalo is open Wednesdays ers, Julio’s Corner has it all to satisfy 100% halal. When asked, the chef
through Mondays from 7pm to 12 your taste! Editor’s choice for what there recommends all foodies to
am (Fridays till 1am), and is locat- to get at Julio’s Corner is the que- try their lamb shawarma, as it’s a
ed at Palm Beach 178 (a little past sadilla, which comes with a side of favorite among guests.
the roundabout near the Piazza fries.
Gianni’s). Other Locations include Habibi Express is open every day
Tanki Leendert and Savaneta. Julio’s Corner is open Mondays from 5pm to 12am. While you’re
through Saturday from 6pm to 2am there, how about a picture with
Julio's Corner
(Fridays and Saturdays up to 4am), the genie? q
and is located in the parking lot of
the Eagle Bowling Palace, right on
the other side of the road from the
Sasaki gas station.

Habibi Express
Habibi Express is a Lebanese food
truck stand, one of very few food
trucks on the island to sell Mediter-
Chalo burger is a favorite among ranean food. Located right at the
locals, and it’s due to its popular- Situated in a nice little corner off entrance of The Local Market near
ity that it has branched out to dif- the highway, Julio’s Corner has a the cruise ship port, here you can