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Thursday 1 augusT 2024

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

(Oranjestad)—One of the like a parking lot, sun tent kids to safely play.
biggest concerns that par- rentals, chairs, bathrooms
ents have when travelling and a snack bar right at Eagle Beach/Palm Beach
with their children is a guar- the far left of the beach. in the hotel area
antee of their safety and Yet another highly popular
healthy enjoyment. There- Mangel Halto in Pos beach site, Eagle Beach
fore, we thought it would Chiquito and Palm Beach is where
be a great help to travel- Mangel Halto is situated most of our visitors go to
ling parents to list off some in the back streets of the tan, swim or play in the
the most family-friendly Pos Chiquito city. Though white sand. Because they

beaches around the island. there are several stairs on are near the low-rise and
the sides of the beach cliff high-rise hotel areas, these
Baby Beach in San Nicolas leading you down, the best beaches are the most ac- beach near the Malmok
Baby Beach is one Aruba’s spot for families to hang cessible for visitors on foot. beach area further down Palm Island
most popular and visited out is across the bridge, These beaches also offer the hotel areas. Though it Ok, this one is technically
beaches, and for good rea- passed the mangrove trees many palapas free to use, may not be a very sandy not a beach, but a must-
son: This sandy and quiet near the entrance sign. but you can also rent chairs beach, it is relatively quiet visit attraction for family fun.
lagoon is a great place for Here, there are small and and tents. Much like Baby and tranquil. This is a great This small water park oasis is
parents to sit back and re- big palapas, perfect for Beach, these sites are one place for family to lay down located further down the
lax while their children play big and small families to of the best beaches for a big blanket and have a Mangel Halto Beach and
in the shallow shores of the set up their belongings. In your children to play and little picnic. This is also one is reachable by boat. This
beach. Beside the relaxing this area, the shore is also build sand castles. of the best places to snor- water park offers 6 hours of
atmosphere, there are also shallow, falling right around kel, as this area is filled with fun activities, food, drinks,
several services that may your knee before slowly Boca Catalina in Malmok little fish and corals, even and a chance to see pink
accommodate your stay, getting deeper: perfect for Boca Catalina is a small bay close to the shore. flamingoes up close! q

Blackstone Beach

(Oranjestad)—Named after its the Blackstone Beach. ral Bridge and Andicuri Beach, the also relatively untouched by com-
most recognizable feature, the Blackstone Beach is relatively easy mercial influences. Despite being
Blackstone Beach almost rep- Blackstone Beach shows the more to access. Once you get passed called a beach, do note that it is
resents the opposite of the typi- natural side of Aruba: the stones the Ayo Rock Formation, take the not advised to swim in the water,
cal Aruban beaches. For one, it that cover the beaches and the Andicuri road leading up to Andi- as the current is very strong and
has black sand and is covered in shape of it has been crafted for curi Beach. There, you can park can easily stray you further in the
black smooth stones. Secondly, it thousand years via volcanic erup- your car and take a 1km hike to- wild ocean. However, you can still
lies on the northern side of the is- tions, coral reef movements and wards Blackstone Beach. enjoy a spectacular view of the
land, away from the white sandy wave activity of the rural northern stones and the northern ocean
beaches of in the southern region. part of the island. This beach forms part of the Arikok that stretches out in front of the
So, if you feel up for something dif- National Park and is therefore a beach and take a picture with
ferent—or if it’s opposite day, visit Located further east to the Natu- site that is preserved. This is why it is your friends or family! q