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local Saturday 12 July 2025
Surf’s Up: Favorite places to catch waves in Aruba

ORANJESTAD – Whether you rougher areas on Aruba’s
are a salt-seasoned surfer east side.
looking for a thrill, or just
looking to wet your toes in There are plenty of surf shop
a little ocean adventure, rentals to help you with your
Aruba has amazing places gear, and there are also a
to learn and practice surf- lot of tutors if you’re looking
ing! Although more known to try for the first time and
for the calmer waters of Palm need a little help. These can
Beach, Eagle Beach and be found around the island,
Mangel Halto, Aruba also and will surely come in hand
has some special places to if you’re wanting to try a new
thrill your senses. experience!

Because of strong winds and With that said, here are Aru-
breezes, Aruba is perfect for ba’s favorite surf spots!
wind and kite surfing. You will
surely notice kites in the air as Andicuri
you drive around the wilder, Andicuri is recognized as the

best place for body board- and little crabs and snails.
ing. Because of the rough Arashi
waves, this beach is better Arashi, a beach located Hadicurari
suited for those with more ex- close to the California Light- Known locally as Fisherman’s
perience in surfing. However, house, is a good spot for Hut, here is where you will find
the beach with two bluffs – learning and having fun – if most of the action for surfers
one on each side – is worth you’re lucky! The waves at in Aruba. With a variety of
a visit, if only to watch the Arashi are usually calm, but surf shops and schools in this
exciting show presented by with just the right weather, area, you will find it easy to
the surfers. a swell forms attracting all get in on the action. Had-
the local surfers to the area. icurari is also the site of the
To go to Andicuri, you will Aruba Hi Winds World Chal-
need a 4x4 vehicle and drive Boca Grandi lenge, which takes place
from the ex-Natural Bridge Boca Grandi is at the most usually in June/July, and it is
Center. Alternatively, you southern spot in Aruba, and the largest windsurfing com-
can make it an adventure is a popular spot with expe- petition in the Caribbean!
by going on a hike! The scen- rienced surfers. Close to the
ery is unique and beautiful famous Red Anchor and our Malmok
on its own. beloved Sunrise City – San If you’re a beginner, this is
Nicolas, a trip to Boca Grandi your spot. There are also vari-
Reaching Andicuri Beach can easily turn into an all-day ous shops to rent gear and
can be an adventure in it- trip to this area of the island. receive lessons, facilitating
self, as it can be difficult to With a beautiful beach (al- learning and just trying out a
find and is only accessible by though it is not allowed to new experience. The beach
4x4 vehicle or walking from swim here, because of strong is also popular for paddle-
the ex-Natural Bridge center, currents), you can enjoy a boarding and other water-
but the impressive scenery relaxing time combing the sport activities. q
makes it all worthwhile! beach for driftwood, coral,

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitorsat theRitz Carlton Aruba

The Aruba Tourism Authority recently had the of visits, loyalty, and love for the island of Aruba. Ms. Marouska Heyligerrepresenting the Aruba
great pleasure of recognizing Goodwill Ambas- Tourism Authority, and staff members of the Ritz
sadors of Aruba. The honorees were respec- The honorary certification is presented on be- Carlton Arubabestowed the certificate upon
tively honored with a certificate for theiryears half of the Minister of Tourism as a token of ap- the honorees, presented them with gifts, and
preciation and to say “Masha Danki” to guests thanked them for choosing Aruba as their fa-
who have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or vorite vacation destination, as their home away
more consecutively. from home.

The three levels of honor are as follows: The top reasons for returning to Arubaprovided
Distinguished Visitor (10>years consecutively vis- by the honoreeswere:
iting Aruba) • Aruba’s family friendly
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years consecutively • Aruba’s safety
visiting Aruba) • Aruba’s weather
Emerald Ambassador (35>years consecutively • Aruba’s food
visiting Aruba) • Aruba has been for the last 20th years
their home away from home
The honorees were:
Goodwill Ambassadors On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Authority, we
Mr. David and Mrs. Helem Kim fromSyosset,New would like to express our sincere gratitude and
York, United States. appreciation to the honorees for their contin-
ued visits to the “One Happy Island”.q