Frommer's Portable Aruba
Chapter One
Fun in the Surf & Sun:
Beaches & Active Pursuits
Warm sunshine and beautiful beaches are Aruba's major attractions.
The seemingly endless strips of white, sugary sand along the
southwestern coast rank among the Caribbean's widest and most
beautiful, and the shallow aqua surf is ideal for swimming. Toys like
jet skis, waverunners, parasails, and banana boats are plentiful. Near
the island's western tip, steady winds draw windsurfers, while the
shallow waters and abundant marine life attract snorkelers. Ship-wrecks,
sunken planes, and coral reefs dot the entire leeward coast,
keeping scuba divers happy, and along the south-central coast, mangrove
forests, barrier islands, and calm seas combine for favorable
kayaking conditions. For those who prefer to see the wonders of the
sea without getting wet, submarines and glass-bottom boats make
daily excursions. Anglers can struggle with barracuda, wahoo, marlin,
and tuna in the deep waters not far from the coast.
Although dramatically beautiful, the northern coast of the island
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