Aruba

Oranjestad

A bustling harbour city, Oranjestad’s streets and shopping centres are dotted with international luxury retailers, diverse boutiques and dazzling jewellers. Fascinating restored landmark buildings are found along the way, such as the green “stadhuis” housing and the City Hall where civil marriages are performed.

A scenic linear park lines the coast from Oranjestad to the airport. A new state-of-the-art tram begins at the cruise terminal, meandering through town, all along the sparkling new landscaped Main Street. Oranjestad is also a jumping nightlife mecca, filled with restaurants, cafés, clubs, lounges, bars and casinos.

Noord

Noord, meaning north in Dutch, geographically encompasses the northern reaches of the island, including Palm Beach, the epicentre of tourism in Aruba and home to the hotel district, world-class restaurants and cafés, nightclubs and bars, casinos, shopping and the protected wetlands of the Bubali Plas Bird Sanctuary. Noord’s reach to our northwest and northern coastlines includes the beaches of Palm Beach, Fisherman’s Huts (a windsurfing and kiteboarding hub), Malmok and Boca Catalina and Arashi (spectacular snorkelling spots). Along the northern coast, the crashing waves and limestone cliffs provide a beautifully dramatic change of scenery.

The historic and recently refurbished California Lighthouse anchors the district of Noord Aruba, casting a watchful eye over the area, including the island’s PGA Championship golf course, Tierra del Sol Resort and Golf. The iconic grace of Santa Anna Catholic Church lies in the heart of the district, while the historic Alto Vista Chapel, built in 1750, sits perched on a hill overlooking the northern coastline.