Aruba
Tours to Aruba - the perfect solution for holidays at any time of the year. This small island, as if descended from the pages of advertising "Bounty", invites everyone to enjoy a paradise vacation and a high level of service.
Location and climate
Aruba is also called the Caribbean Holland. The fact is that the state acquired its independence from the Netherlands not so long ago, in 1986. The dimensions of Aruba are only 32 kilometers long and 9 kilometers wide. The climate of the island is dry tropical, with little precipitation. In connection with this lush vegetation, the island does not differ. A pleasant light breeze always blows on Aruba, and the sunny weather is almost all year round, which makes it so attractive to the traveler.
One of the main advantages of the island is rightly considered the purest azure water of the Caribbean Sea and endless beaches of small, melting sand. Thirteen kilometers of the best beach are in the southwest of Aruba. Here are the hotels of world high-level chains.
Resorts of Aruba
The most popular beaches of the island are Eagle and Palm. The islands, drowning in palm groves, against the background of the emerald waters of the Caribbean look like drawn on a postcard.
Tours in Aruba are suitable for anyone who wants to admire the beauty of the underwater world, colorful coral reefs and their inhabitants. The island has more than 40 places with excellent conditions for diving or snorkeling. Multicolored sea sponges among the black coral jungle - the highlight of the reef Mandel Halto. Dive centers offer an exciting dive near the remains of sunken ships.
For surfing or windsurfing, we recommend choosing a holiday in Aruba in the northeastern part of the island, near the beaches of Malmoc (perfect for beginners), Hadikurari - mecca surfing in Aruba and Boca Grandi (for pros only).
Druif is the heart of the resort area. A distinctive feature of this beach is the multitude, since Aruba is one of the ports of cruise liners.
For relaxation with children, the beaches of Baby and Rogers are perfect. The shallow sea is protected from the waves by reefs.
In the area called Kasibari, the view of the traveler reveals incredible landscapes. Giant boulders, which year after year rolled the waves of the sea and blew the wind, as if formidable giants were seated in a quaint circle. Did nature create them or did the hand of man help them? It is still a mystery how this curiosity arose.
For fun, shopping and entertainment go to the center - the town of Oranjestad , located in the south. Here you will find a sufficient number of cafes, restaurants, bars and discos for every taste. Many come to Aruba for gambling. The island boasts an excellent casino where you can try to catch your luck. Some of them work around the clock.
Attractions & Entertainment in Aruba
Variety of beach holidays in Aruba can be guided tours. Be sure to visit the national park called Arikok. On its territory is the highest point of Aruba - Yamanota (188 m). From the top of the mountain offers an excellent panorama of the surrounding area. There you can also see the "grotto of love" - a 93-meter cave, the entrance to which resembles the heart in outlines, and also the gold mines. Fans of architecture should visit Nord - a nice cozy town. The St. Anne Church attracts tourists. Ancient colored stained-glass windows and high ceilings made the church one of the island's main attractions.
In Oranjestad, you should definitely go on an excursion to the museum of numismatics, where you can find collections of more than forty thousand coins, or to the archaeological museum, which contains the exhibits found on the island and fragments of meteorites. The city also houses Fort Zootman - the first building from which the city began to be built.
Every year in early February in the town of San Nicolas is the Caribbean carnival. The festival is accompanied by incendiary Caribbean music, dances and fireworks.
In Aruba, excellent opportunities for shopping lovers, as the island does not charge customs duties and taxes. In shopping centers there are plenty of boutiques of famous brands with prices much lower than European ones. The fine half is advised to pay attention to quality jewelry made of precious stones at a cost much lower than on the continent.
Hotels in Aruba can be found both budget and high class. But still the island is a pretty prestigious resort and vouchers for Aruba are expensive. The hotel complex offers its guests many services. By the way, in many hotels in Aruba, water sports and entertainment are free. Basically, hotel guests choose a type of food - breakfast, while dining and dining in restaurants at the hotel or try dishes from the freshest fish and seafood in one of the cafes or restaurants of the resort.
