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Best spots to view the sunset

(Oranjestad)—What can be more these beaches is truly breathtak-
romantic than surprising your part- ing; the sky and ocean look so big
ner with a date watching the sun- and spacious, and paired with the
set. Aruba’s sunset leave many orange/pink hue of the sunset, the
speechless, and luckily, the best white sandy beaches and the soft
spots to view the sunset are entirely sounds of waves crashing—it can
accessible and easy to find. Here only be described as an experi-
are some of the best places to view ence!*
the sunset on the island.
Arashi Beach
California Light House Another beach that has to be con-
Of course, being one of the high- sidered as another great spot to
est point easily accessible to locals view the sunset. Arashi Beach is the
and tourists, the California Light last beach you will find along the
House hill not only offers a tremen- western coast line, just before you
dous view of the sunset, but also drive up the hill to the California
a breath taking scenery of most Light House. A favorite for surfers
of the island. In the distance you and body boarders, the Arashi sky
can spot all the hotels, the western stretches out for miles, lending a
shoreline and the wild waves that spectacular canvas for the sun to
crash on the northern side of the create a masterpiece of orange,
island. pink and purple hue.

Manchebo & Eagle Beach Hooiberg Hill
Speaking of the western shore- These last two options are for more
line, the best spots for viewing the active couples. If you and your credible scenery. if you prefer not to get your hands
sunset on the beach has to be ei- partner like to hike, the Hooiberg a little dirty, you can always use the
ther Manchebo Beach or at Eagle Hill may be a great place for you Casibari Rock Formation stairs in the back.
Beach, which stretch along the to get your daily workout in and If you’re a rock climber, you might
entire western coast of the island enjoy a beautiful view of the sun- enjoy watching the sunset on top Editor’s note: This spot may be my
starting from behind Bucuti & Tara set and the island as a little reward. of the Casibari Rock Formation. It’s personal favorite, if you couldn’t
Beach Resort up to the Amsterdam Climb on top the 587-step stairs no Yosemite, but it does offer a fun already tell…q
Manor roundabout. The sunset on and reach the top to enjoy this in- little exercise to get to the top. But