Calm water
For swimming.
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Palm Beach is a white-sand beach on Aruba's west coast in the Noord tourist district, about 5 km in a straight line north-west of the capital, Oranjestad. It is the island's liveliest beach, lined with high-rise hotels and restaurants. It takes its name from a coconut plantation owned by a local captain, who named it after Palm Beach in Florida, and the name was officially registered in 1960. The plantation lease was cancelled in 1958 to make way for hotels, and the area became Aruba's best-known resort zone. The water in front is calm and clear, so people come to swim, try water sports and take boat trips, with excursion boats moored nearby. Shops and malls are close by, and to the north lie quieter beaches such as Malmok and Arashi, known for snorkelling. The beach is public and free, though loungers and umbrellas usually belong to the hotels. It is busy in high season, so go early for a quiet spot, and bring sun cream.
For swimming.
Boats and trips.
Malmok and Arashi.
Noord, Aruba
Yes, though loungers usually belong to hotels.
At Malmok and Arashi to the north.