The short answer: for a calm, local sunset, go to the north-west coast: the drive-up point near Tres Trapi, or the benches in front of Malmok. For a classic beach sunset, pick Eagle Beach. Want a view from up high? Climb Hooiberg, or drive to the Miralamar lookout point.
A local’s take
My favourite sunset spots are the drive-up point near Tres Trapi, or the benches in front of Malmok. You can sit and enjoy looking at the pelicans, the boats and the people walking. It’s nice and calm and quiet.
The best sunset spots in Aruba
| Spot | What it’s like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Drive-up point near Tres Trapi | Park and watch the sun go down over the sea on the north-west coast | A quiet local favourite |
| Benches in front of Malmok | Pelicans, boats and people walking by; calm and quiet | Couples, slowing down |
| Arashi Beach | A calmer beach on the north-west side, with fewer hotels | A sunset swim |
| Eagle Beach | A wide beach close to the low-rise hotels | An easy beach sunset |
| Bushiri Beach | A beach close to Oranjestad | Staying near town |
| Mangel Halto | A mangrove beach on the south side of the island | Getting away from the crowds |
| Hooiberg | A climb up hundreds of steps for a view over the whole island | If you don’t mind a climb |
| Miralamar lookout point | A lookout in the nature reserve: look out to the ocean, or inland over at least half of Aruba | A view from up high |
What nobody tells you upfront
If you climb Hooiberg for sunset, remember to come down before it gets too dark.
Two sunset tips from a local
- Stay after it sets. Don’t leave the moment the sun goes down. The sky keeps changing colour afterwards.
- Check the clouds. Look at the sky to the west before you head out. Clouds on the horizon can hide the sunset.
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