Fofoti trees
Bent by the wind.
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Eagle Beach is a wide white-sand beach on the west coast of Aruba in the southern Caribbean, about 4 km in a straight line north-west of the capital, Oranjestad. It is one of the island's best-known and widest beaches, stretching a long way beside the coast road. It is famous for its fofoti trees, native coastal trees bent by the constant trade winds so that all their branches lean the same way over the sand; they have become one of Aruba's best-known symbols and most photographed sights. In front of them stretches clear turquoise water that is calm on most days. The beach is quieter than neighbouring Palm Beach, backed by low-rise hotels rather than tall towers. A walking and cycling path runs beside it, thatched shades dot the sand, and sunset over the sea is one of the best moments of the day here. The beach is public and free. The sun is strong all year, so bring sun cream and water, do not climb the fofoti trees, and expect sunny, dry weather on most days of the year.
Bent by the wind.
A wide beach.
Over the sea.
Eagle Beach, Oranjestad, Aruba
It is quieter than neighbouring Palm Beach.
Yes, under thatched shades and trees.