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- Caribbean
- Aruba
- Oranjestad
- Beach Strip
Beach Strip
Just north of the capital, Aruba's best stretch of beaches
extend four miles (7km) between Eagle Beach and Palm Beach. The
endless fine, golden sand and the crystal-clear shallow waters have
not surprisingly attracted the crowds and with them the high-rise,
luxury hotel complexes that line the beach. There are no shortage
of bars and restaurants to choose from and beachgoers are able to
hire all sorts of toys including kayaks, windsurfers, snorkelling
gear and catamarans. North of Palm Beach are some colourful reefs
and shipwrecks to entice divers and snorkellers. Diving trips,
windsurfing and sailing lessons can be arranged through most
hotels. For those looking to take a break from the beach,
distractions include the nearby Butterfly Farm and the Bubali Bird
Sanctuary, a small marshland where visitors can view hundreds of
species of migratory waterfowl including coots, cormorants, terns
and herons. A favourite place to enjoy the sunset is at the
restaurant by the California lighthouse on the northern tip of the
island. The lighthouse was built after the British steamship, the
California, ran aground here in 1891.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language in Aruba is Dutch but English and
Spanish are taught in school and are also widely spoken. Some
French is also understood. Most islanders also speak the native
language Papiamento.
Money
The official currency is the Aruban Florin (AWG), which is
divided into 100 cents. The Florin is tied to the US Dollar. US
currency is accepted everywhere and other major currencies can be
exchanged at banks. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted and
there are ATMs in Oranjestad. Travellers cheques are also widely
accepted and it is best to have cheques in US dollars or Euros to
avoid additional charges.
Time
Local time in Aruba is GMT -4.