Eagle Beach Explained

Official Name:Eagle Beach
Other Name:Arend Beach
Settlement Type:Beach and village
Pushpin Map:Aruba
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Aruba
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Subdivision Type:- Country
Subdivision Name: Aruba
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Oranjestad West
Population As Of:2010
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:431
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:12.5492°N -70.0579°W

Eagle Beach (or Arend Beach) is a beach and neighbourhood of Oranjestad, Aruba. The neighbourhood is famous for its many low-rise resorts and wide public beach.[2] It is the widest beach of Aruba,[3] and has soft white sand. It has been rated one of the best beaches in the world.[4] [3]

This is not a nude beach. Public nudity is illegal on Aruba. Topless sunbathing is tolerated on beaches in resort areas, however this is not allowed on resort grounds. Topless beaches include The Renaissance Island and De Palm Island. These islands have adult beach areas where topless sunbathing and swimming are allowed.[5]

References

  1. Aruba Central Bureau of Statistics . 29 September 2010 . Fifth Population and Housing Census, 2010: Selected Tables . 75 . 11 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Aruba: Best Island Vacation and Getaway Destination. www.aruba.com.
  3. Web site: Eagle Beach. Aruba.com. 11 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Beaches of Aruba . USA Today. 11 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Aruba Beaches - Photos & Descriptions. www.aruba-travelguide.com.