Grapefield Beach
A long windward beach on the southeastern coast, empty and rough.
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Grapefield on Aruba's southeastern windward coast is a long stretch of sand with sea grape along the back, which is where the name comes from, and the Atlantic breaking on it unbroken. It is empty on almost any day because the water is not swimmable. Turtles nest along this coast in season and a small shrine stands at one end of the beach. Aruba's windward coast runs almost its whole length and almost none of it is developed, because none of it is swimmable.
What you actually see
- The sea grape - the vegetation along the back that names the beach.
- The long empty sand - a beach with almost nobody on it.
- The windward surf - the Atlantic arriving unbroken.
- The shrine - the small structure at one end of the beach.
When to go
December to April is the dry season. Turtles nest around March to September. The windward coast is rough year round.
Honest expectations
Swimming here is dangerous and should not be attempted. There is no shade and no facilities. Turtle nesting means the beach should be left alone at night.
Nearby
San Nicolas is southwest, and Boca Grandi is south.
What to pack for Grapefield Beach
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
