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LOCAL Monday 30 deceMber 2024

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

ORANJESTAD – Whether you are ing to try a new experience! sible by 4x4 vehicle or walking from time combing the beach for drift-
a salt-seasoned surfer looking for the ex-Natural Bridge center, but wood, coral, and little crabs and
a thrill, or just looking to wet your With that said, here are Aruba’s fa- the impressive scenery makes it all snails.
toes in a little ocean adventure, vorite surf spots! worthwhile!
Aruba has amazing places to learn Hadicurari
and practice surfing! Although Andicuri Arashi Known locally as Fisherman’s Hut,
more known for the calmer wa- Andicuri is recognized as the best Arashi, a beach located close to here is where you will find most of
ters of Palm Beach, Eagle Beach place for body boarding. Because the California Lighthouse, is a good the action for surfers in Aruba. With
and Mangel Halto, Aruba also has of the rough waves, this beach is spot for learning and having fun – if a variety of surf shops and schools
some special places to thrill your better suited for those with more you’re lucky! The waves at Arashi in this area, you will find it easy to
senses. experience in surfing. However, are usually calm, but with just the get in on the action. Hadicurari is
the beach with two bluffs – one on right weather, a swell forms attract- also the site of the Aruba Hi Winds
Because of strong winds and each side – is worth a visit, if only to ing all the local surfers to the area. World Challenge, which takes
breezes, Aruba is perfect for wind watch the exciting show presented place usually in June/July, and it
and kite surfing. You will surely no- by the surfers. Boca Grandi is the largest windsurfing competi-
tice kites in the air as you drive Boca Grandi is at the most south- tion in the Caribbean!
around the wilder, rougher areas To go to Andicuri, you will need a ern spot in Aruba, and is a popu-
on Aruba’s east side. 4x4 vehicle and drive from the ex- lar spot with experienced surfers. Malmok
Natural Bridge Center. Alternative- Close to the famous Red Anchor If you’re a beginner, this is your
There are plenty of surf shop rent- ly, you can make it an adventure and our beloved Sunrise City – San spot. There are also various shops
als to help you with your gear, and by going on a hike! The scenery is Nicolas, a trip to Boca Grandi can to rent gear and receive lessons,
there are also a lot of tutors if you’re unique and beautiful on its own. easily turn into an all-day trip to this facilitating learning and just trying
looking to try for the first time and area of the island. With a beautiful out a new experience. The beach
need a little help. These can be Reaching Andicuri Beach can be beach (although it is not allowed is also popular for paddleboarding
found around the island, and will an adventure in itself, as it can be to swim here, because of strong and other watersport activities. q
surely come in hand if you’re want- difficult to find and is only acces- currents), you can enjoy a relaxing