Aruba Events
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1 Aruba's carnival is the biggest annual event around the island. A vibrant display of pre-Lent exuberance, it includes parades with dancers in fantastic fancy dress, competitions and a plethora… |  | |
2 Aruba International Half Marathon Aruba's popular International Half Marathon covers 21km of the Caribbean island, from San Nicolas to Oranjestad. Those who wish to take part can register from 1 February. |  | |
12.524066 -70.026512 | 3 Aruba National Anthem and Flag Day Aruba celebrates its National Anthem and Flag Day with a grand performance in Plaza Betico Croes in Oranjestad. On this official holiday, patriotic sporting events and games also take place in… |  |
4 The Royal Nationals Drag Race is one of the prime events on Aruba's racing calendar, held at the Palo Marga International Raceway Park near San Nicolas. |  | |
5 Aruba National Beach Tennis Championships Competition heats up on the beach at Aruba's National Beach Tennis Championships every year. Held over three days at Moomba Beach, players use tennis racquets to hit a ball over the net… |  | |
6 On St John's Day, or Dera Gai, the people of Aruba celebrate the harvest with traditional song and dance. The image of the rooster is seen everywhere, noticeably on the bright red and yellow… |  | |
7 Leap into the waves for the annual Aruba Hi-Winds Competition. Windsurfing takes place at Fisherman's Huts on Malmok Beach and kiteboarding at Boca Grandi beach across the island. Men, women… |  | |
8 Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament Aruba's International Pro-Am Golf Tournament is held at the luxurious Tierra del Sol Resort and Golf Course. Teams comprised of one professional and four amateur golfers compete in the 36-hole event. |  | |
9 Catch stellar international headliners at the two-day Aruba Music Festival in the Aruba Entertainment Center. Past performers include Gloria Estefan, REO Speedwagon, Peter Frampton and Queen… |  | |
12.568386 -70.046553 | 10 Millions of dollars are up for grabs and stakes are high at the Aruba Poker Classic. Don't worry if you fold early in the tournament, as you'll find solace in the silk-white sands and lapping… | |
12.5666 -70.033302 | 11 Heineken Aruba Catamaran Regatta Aruba's Catamaran Regatta has become a highlight of the year, as champions and eager beginner sailors alike converge on Palm Beach for some serious sailing. With its temperate winds… |  |
12.524066 -70.026512 | 12 Saint Nicolas is the Dutch version of Santa Claus. Every year on Saint Nicolas Day he makes a grand entrance by boat in Oranjestad's Paardenbaai Harbour to the fanfare of brass bands and… |  |
13 Aruba's carnival is the biggest annual event around the island. A vibrant display of pre-Lent exuberance, it includes parades with dancers in fantastic fancy dress, competitions and a plethora… | | |
12.562019 -70.04239 | 14 Gasparito Restaurant & Art Gallery Dining on food with a quirky twist amid artwork, sculpture and fountains is offered at Gasparito Restaurant & Art in Nood. Tables are set in lush gardens of a 120-year-old Cunucu homestead.… |  |
12.518661 -70.028529 | 15 This trusted family firm in Oranjestad is one of the Caribbean's oldest names in luxury goods with three duty-free outlets in Aruba. Choose from Penha & Sons's 300 fragrances, cosmetics and… | |
12.572491 -70.046124 | 16 High standards abound at this top-notch steak house on Palm Beach where juicy cuts include Pago Pago's famous 680g rib-eye and 283g American KOBE flank steak from the Wagyu breed. Choose from… | |
12.528255 -70.048913 | 17 Born out of the ancient belief systems of Aruba's indigenous Quillasinga tribe, Mopa Mopa artwork in Oranjestad is unique to the island. Intricate masks and pots make nice souvenirs. Each is… |  |
12.543504 -70.061531 | 18 Several hundred species of butterfly are housed at Aruba Butterfly Farm near Oranjestad, set amid colourful blooms and palms. Spend a morning walking through gardens with accomplished… |  |
12.564574 -70.052304 | 19 This lively Brazilian Churrascaria (steakhouse) serves up man-sized plates of meat at tables adorned with funky local art and colourful blooms. A succession of courses at Amazonia in Palm… | |
12.519918 -70.039 | 20 A wide range of smoking paraphernalia offers cigar aficionados a fine collection of ashtrays, humidors, lighters and cutters. International Cigars in Oranjestrad also has a staggering array of… | |
12.520379 -70.038356 | 21 Rumba Bar & Grill in Oranjestad is a great little diner which cooks food over a charcoal grill in an open kitchen. A menu of shrimp, mahi-mahi fish, salmon and lobster dishes is complemented… |  |
12.541912 -70.059642 | 22 Archaeological Museum of Aruba This permanent collection of artefacts from Aruba's Indian history includes the island's earliest historic era. Items at the Archaeological Museum of Aruba in Oranjestad include ceramic pots… |  |
12.521238 -70.039772 | 23 Established in 1981 by private collector J Mario Odor, Aruba Numismatic Museum in Oranjestad contains over 40,000 coins and notes from over 400 countries. View ancient finds from the Roman… |  |
12.56667 -70.033333 | 24 Named after a visiting iguana, colourful Smokey Joe's Island Grill on Palm Beach claims to serve Aruba's best ribs. Whipping up finger-licking baby-backs to much aplomb it also serves local… | |
12.5 -69.9775 | 25 The 870-acre ecological Arikok National Park in Paradera boasts semi-arid rocky outcrops and exotic flora and fauna. Follow well-signed leafy paths to Arawak petroglyphs and ancient ruins and… |  |
12.519625 -70.038614 | 26 Jamaica Me Krazy is a buzz-word among Aruban foodies, synonymous with authentic Caribbean cuisine. Renowned for the island's best jerk chicken, this kooky Jamaican diner in Oranjestad uses a… | |
12.568805 -70.045909 | 27 America's fried chicken, clam, shrimp and burger franchise may be delightfully tacky yet unrefined but it does it in style on Palm Beach. There are the usual Hooters cute hot-pant-clad college… |  |
12.518243 -70.035223 | 28 The 1796 Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad features the Willem III Tower and Aruba Museum and is Aruba's oldest example of Dutch architecture, named after a Dutch Rear Admiral. The Willem III Tower… |  |
12.517237 -70.035309 | 29 Seaport Village Mall & Seaport Marketplace Strategically positioned next to the cruise-ship terminal in Oranjestad, the 130-store Seaport Village Mall & Seaport Marketplace opposite seethes with tourists when a ship is in town. The… |  |
12.521259 -70.040845 | 30 Since opening over two decades ago, the Certified Mega Mall in Oranjestad has become an Aruban shopping institution, attracting an average of 3000 customers a day. Over 50 stores include a… | |
12.616133 -70.057454 | 31 Striking sunset views abound from Aruba's Hudishibana plateau when alabaster sands take on a heavenly glow. The abandoned California Lighthouse dates back to 1914 and was named after a ship… |  |
12.515771 -69.990634 | 32 Mount Hooiberg, a 168-metre cone-shaped hill clad in magnetic rock between Oranjestad and Santa Cruz, offers stunning views. Meaning 'Haystack', and depicted on Aruba's Coat of Arms, glimpse… |  |
12.553264 -70.057883 | 33 Petrol-head servers in leather garb whizz around on speeding barstools in a highly-charged atmosphere at Blackhog Saloon on Eagle Beach. Hells Angel-themed cocktails pack a punch as a family… | |
12.518368 -70.028786 | 34 Garufa Cigar & Cocktail Lounge A favourite place for discerning jazz- and bolero-loving cigar smokers, Garufa Cigar & Cocktail Lounge in Oranjestad boasts an extensive menu of aged malts and hand-rolled Cohibas. Cool sax… | |
12.51908 -70.037755 | 35 At depths of 46m, Atlantis Adventures' Atlantis VI submarine departs from Oranjestad and journeys through pastel-coloured coral gardens on the Barcadera Reef. It passes sunken planes, sponges… |  |
36 The Bonbini Festival takes place every Tuesday in the courtyard of Fort Zoutman, the oldest building in Aruba (built in 1756), which includes a museum and cannons. On offer each week are a… |  | |
12.515729 -70.036039 | 37 Happy hour at the Renaissance Resort & Casino's hip poolside Blue Martini Bar in Oranjestad has become a popular pre-dinner gathering venue. Grab a table or sit at the central bar among a… |  |
12.521887 -70.039215 | 38 Mambo Jambo's sultry, steamy salsateca in Oranjestad fills up with strutting salseros around 10pm when Latino rhythms crank up to the max. Sip kaleidoscopic Iberoamericana-themed cocktails… | |
12.51619 -70.037155 | 39 Amazing views of Aruba's scenic coastline and swathes of raw, natural beauty can be enjoyed on comfortable air-conditioned Robinson 44 Helicopter flights, departing from Oranjestad. Expert… |  |
12.570522 -70.048441 | 40 At dusk, Aruba's barefoot party animals head to MooMba Beach Bar's simple wood-and-thatch beach joint on Palm Beach to revel in booming Reggaeton on the sand. Flame-lit torches cast shadows… |  |
12.519562 -70.034236 | 41 American '80s rock hails the start of Happy Hour at Jimmy's Place in Oranjestad, a casual Dutch-Caribbean watering hole where a mixed straight and gay crowd share the dancefloor. Wild DJ… | |
12.523982 -70.043849 | 42 Die-hard clubbers flock to Euphoria's jam-packed dance floor in Oranjestad for a mix of ear-splitting hip hop, R&B and trance. DJs pull out all the stops for an energetic young crowd of hot… | |
12.51996 -70.040717 | 43 In downtown Oranjestad's luxury Renaissance Mall, Confetti on the Beach stocks designer swimwear for those who want to look chic on the beach. Choose from a selection of high-end European and… | |
12.52439 -70.019722 | 44 This cosy restaurant-cum-live music venue in Oranjestad serves some of the most enjoyable mojitos and margaritas in Aruba. Cuba's Cookin' guests are whipped up into a frenzy of rumba and… |  |
12.449148 -69.950294 | 45 The wicker chairs and wooden tables at The Flying Fishbone sit atop the white sands of Savaneta's palm tree-fringed beach. Watch a burnished sunset and listen to gently lapping waves while… |  |
12.521636 -70.039815 | 46 Daily traditional Irish fiddle-players make way for U2 impersonators on Wednesdays and Fridays at Kildares, the liveliest Celtic bar in Oranjestad. Expect Irish stout, Danny Boy on the juke… | |
47 A visit to Aruba's Ostrich Farm is a fun break from the beach. Children can hold the ostriches' large eggs, kept in an incubator on the farm, and feed the tame birds by hand. |  | |
12.564532 -70.052261 | 48 E Piscado in Oranjestad is much-acclaimed throughout Aruba for its fine dining, serving fresh seafood at al fresco tables accompanied by live piano music. Dishes include Caribbean crab cake… | |
49 Once the principal transport on the island, grey and chocolate-brown donkeys now live in safety at the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary. Alongside the island's butterfly and ostrich farms, the sanctuary… |  | |
50 Aruba is famous for its duty free shopping. A tax free haven means that you can get everything from designer watches to fine art at bargain prices. The best places to shop are the big malls of… |  |
