Aruba, Eagle Beach
Eagle Beach - one of the Caribbean's and the world's most famous and acclaimed beaches
Aruba is a sunny and windswept island in the Caribbean, located just north of the coast of Venezuela. The island belongs to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is a self-governing part of the Dutch Empire, with its own government, currency (Aruban florin) and domestic policy, but with defense and foreign affairs under the responsibility of the Netherlands. Aruba is known for its dry and sunny climate, its white sandy beaches and the distinctly international but relaxed Caribbean atmosphere. The capital, Oranjestad, is a colorful and lively port city with Dutch colonial architecture, shops, restaurants and markets. Cruise ships call here regularly, making the city a popular place for both day visitors and long-distance tourists. Despite its small size – only about 180 square kilometers – Aruba has a rich variety of experiences and landscapes. Aruba's nature offers more than just swimming and sun. The interior offers cactus-covered desert landscapes, caves and dramatic rock formations in Arikok National Park, which covers almost 20% of the island. The park is home to unique species and showcases Aruba's volcanic origins. The population, which amounts to about 110,000 inhabitants. Most speak Dutch, Papiamento (a local creole language), English and Spanish. The culture is a colorful mix of Caribbean, African, Latin American and European influences, which is noticeable in both the music, the food and the many festivals.
Eagle Beach - one of the Caribbean's and the world's most famous and acclaimed beaches. Located on Aruba's west coast, just north of the capital Oranjestad. Eagle Beach offers a wide, white sandy beach, turquoise blue waters and a calm, relaxed atmosphere that has made it a favorite among locals and tourists alike. What makes Eagle Beach particularly unique is its soft, powdery sand, lack of crowds (despite its popularity) and the iconic divi-divi trees that grow naturally on the beach. These trees, constantly bent by the trade winds to the west, have become a hallmark of Aruba. Eagle Beach stretches for several kilometers and is lined with low-rise hotels, apartments and boutique resorts, unlike the more lively Palm Beach a little further north which has higher hotels and a more intense entertainment scene. Eagle Beach is suitable for those seeking relaxation, romance and nature experiences rather than partying and a fast pace. There are also designated areas for sea turtle nesting during the season, which demonstrates the ecological importance of the beach.
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