Mahssa’s guidebook
Food scene
Great Italian food you won’t be disappointed. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion!
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Giannis Restaurant Aruba
348 J.E. Irausquin BlvdGreat Italian food you won’t be disappointed. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion!
Restaurant on the beach and dancing in the evening.
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MooMba Beach Bar & Restaurant
230 J.E. Irausquin BoulevardRestaurant on the beach and dancing in the evening.
Bugaloe Beach Bar is located right on the water of Palm Beach. Start your day off right in Bugaloe Beach Bar with a cocktail or enjoy casual breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bugaloe Beach Bar is host to some of the best live bands on the island, with breathtaking sunsets as the perfect backdrop!
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Bugaloe
79 J.E. Irausquin BlvdBugaloe Beach Bar is located right on the water of Palm Beach. Start your day off right in Bugaloe Beach Bar with a cocktail or enjoy casual breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bugaloe Beach Bar is host to some of the best live bands on the island, with breathtaking sunsets as the perfect backdrop!
Barefoot Restaurant
Flying Fishbone
344 SavanetaSome tables are situated in the water.
Casual beach front restaurant/bar.
Located beachside with a spectacular view over the Caribbean Sea. Watch the arriving airplanes on approach while sipping from a cocktail or an ice-cold beer. Sunset is simply stunning; wherever you look you will have a postcard view.
Comfy beach chairs and umbrellas for rent are also available.
Daily 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Happy hour 12pm-1pm
Happy hour 5pm-6pm
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Surfside Beach Bar
Casual beach front restaurant/bar.
Located beachside with a spectacular view over the Caribbean Sea. Watch the arriving airplanes on approach while sipping from a cocktail or an ice-cold beer. Sunset is simply stunning; wherever you look you will have a postcard view.
Comfy beach chairs and umbrellas for rent are also available.
Daily 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Happy hour 12pm-1pm
Happy hour 5pm-6pm
Daniel's Steak and Chop
348 J.E. Irausquin BlvdSteak house! Tender Steaks Full Of Flavor.
Lucca Trattoria Aruba
Delicious Italian Restaurant.
Beach Bar
Next to Divi Beach so it's very convenient. Also a perfect place to watch the sunset.
Famous for their delicious Dutch style pancakes. Sweet and Savoury.
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The Dutch Pancakehouse
9 Lloyd G. Smith BlvdFamous for their delicious Dutch style pancakes. Sweet and Savoury.
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
Great deals for Taco Tuesdays!
Azia Restaurant & Lounge
348 J.E. Irausquin Blvdrestaurant also has dancing at night.
Just downstairs of HARBOUR HOUSE you will find this amazing Peruvian restaurant. You won't be disappointed.
Lima Bistro
Just downstairs of HARBOUR HOUSE you will find this amazing Peruvian restaurant. You won't be disappointed.
Taste My Aruba
57 WilhelminastraatAruban local restaurante :)
Grocery Store!
Great selection of American and Dutch products: Also sell alcohol.
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Super Food Plaza
141 A BubaliGrocery Store!
Great selection of American and Dutch products: Also sell alcohol.
Sightseeing
The most famous trip on the island is The Flamingo Beach/Island which you can purchase a day pass for. If you are interested in this please make sure to buy few days in advance as they get sold out pretty fast. At the dock by the Renaissance you will take a water taxi to this beautiful private island. It is $125 per person for the day and this price includes one lunch and one cocktail at Papagayo Bar & Grill or Mangrove Beach Bar. Beach towels are also available on the island. For children ages 5-12, the ticket price is $62.50 per child. The Flamingo’s are located on the Adult only side and the kids side you will find iguanas.
You can book online at renaissancearuba.idaypass.com or call + 297 583-6000 for more info.
Every Saturday the dates become available for the week to book.
Flamingo Beach
The most famous trip on the island is The Flamingo Beach/Island which you can purchase a day pass for. If you are interested in this please make sure to buy few days in advance as they get sold out pretty fast. At the dock by the Renaissance you will take a water taxi to this beautiful private island. It is $125 per person for the day and this price includes one lunch and one cocktail at Papagayo Bar & Grill or Mangrove Beach Bar. Beach towels are also available on the island. For children ages 5-12, the ticket price is $62.50 per child. The Flamingo’s are located on the Adult only side and the kids side you will find iguanas.
You can book online at renaissancearuba.idaypass.com or call + 297 583-6000 for more info.
Every Saturday the dates become available for the week to book.
Arashi Beach- White sandy beach situated on the northwestern tip of Aruba. Has a beach bar and huts are offered for purchase $20-30 if you get umbrellas. This beach is near the California Light house. On the left side of the beach you will find excellent snorkelling area. Large parking space. Also it has a shack on the beach for drinks and food.
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Arashi Beach
Arashi Beach- White sandy beach situated on the northwestern tip of Aruba. Has a beach bar and huts are offered for purchase $20-30 if you get umbrellas. This beach is near the California Light house. On the left side of the beach you will find excellent snorkelling area. Large parking space. Also it has a shack on the beach for drinks and food.
Palm Beach- In the Resort area where all the high rise hotels are located. It’s known for its calm waters and long sandy strip lined with bars and restaurants near by. Most tourist like to go to this beach to relax and sip on a cocktail.
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Palm Beach
Palm BeachPalm Beach- In the Resort area where all the high rise hotels are located. It’s known for its calm waters and long sandy strip lined with bars and restaurants near by. Most tourist like to go to this beach to relax and sip on a cocktail.
Baby Beach- Is located on the southmost point of Aruba. A nice sandy beach. You can find parking , Restaurant and Cabanas there. Mainly very shallow water.
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Baby Strand
Baby Beach- Is located on the southmost point of Aruba. A nice sandy beach. You can find parking , Restaurant and Cabanas there. Mainly very shallow water.
More geared towards young kids! If you’re looking for some water fun activities, this is for you. From Water slides to Banana boat and more. You will also find Flamingoes roaming around. Includes buffet and snack bar and drinks.
$115 per adult $89 per child, infants for 6 hours including bus Transportation
$109 per adult $85 per child for 6 hours WITHOUT bus Transportation
Infants 0-3 are free
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Die Palm Insel
De Palm Island WayMore geared towards young kids! If you’re looking for some water fun activities, this is for you. From Water slides to Banana boat and more. You will also find Flamingoes roaming around. Includes buffet and snack bar and drinks.
$115 per adult $89 per child, infants for 6 hours including bus Transportation
$109 per adult $85 per child for 6 hours WITHOUT bus Transportation
Infants 0-3 are free
Eagle Beach
Just another beautiful beach :)
Hooiberg Mountain Trail, Oranjestad, Aruba
Nationalpark Arikok
70 San FuegoAruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
115 PitastraatCalifornia-Leuchtturm
2 HudishibanaCasibari-Felsformationen
Eagle Beach, Aruba
This beach is gorgeous. It is beside “Ocean View bar” and one of the best parts is that here you find lots of FREE Palapas and also foot steps to a bar on the beach where you can grab food and drinks there. (Chairs are extra cost but Palapas you do not pay and can you can take the Tommy Bahama chairs from the apartment)
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Divi Beach
This beach is gorgeous. It is beside “Ocean View bar” and one of the best parts is that here you find lots of FREE Palapas and also foot steps to a bar on the beach where you can grab food and drinks there. (Chairs are extra cost but Palapas you do not pay and can you can take the Tommy Bahama chairs from the apartment)
Activities
George’s cycle rental aruba
124 L.G. Smith BlvdRent on your own or with a group.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Car Rentals, during high season recommended to book ahead
Here are some car rental names:
Smart rent a car and Island Rides are great with service. Other ones to compare are: Sunset car rental, Island Riders, Royal, drive 4 cheap, amigo rentals , Real deal car rental & Hertz.
Verkehrsmittel
Download "maps.me" app for offline GPS
Great app to download if you won't have data. It's free offline map and gives you directions like google would.
Was einpacken?
What to bring:
Sun block ( expensive here). Bring comfortable running shoes if planning to go to the National Park, hiking or going up the Hooiberg mountain.
Nützliche Sätze
Some Aruban Words
Bon Dia - Good Morning
Bon Tardi- Good afternoon
Conbai_ How are you?
Bon, danki- Good thank you
So kannst du sparen
Drinking water
Aruba's tap water is safe to drink and meets high-quality standards, making it a convenient and eco-friendly option for visitors to the island. Also very tasty!!!