The gorgeous, tropical island of Aruba is one of the ABC Islands, the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. It is in the Caribbean Sea, northeast of the other ABC islands, Bonaire and Curaçao. The northern coast of Venezuela is only thirty kilometres away.
With a total land area of approximately 112 square kilometres, 31 kilometres long and 9 kilometres across, Aruba is about the same size as the island of Texel in the North Sea. It is the perfect island for a relaxing, sunny holiday. The white sandy beaches, sun-drenched days and cool, refreshing winds make this a very pleasant place to be. The warm, friendly locals on the island are one of the reasons why so many people return to Aruba again and again. At Belvilla, you will always find beautiful accommodations full of amenities for your stay during your holiday in Aruba. Renting a cottage in Aruba is easy on our website, where a number of villas, apartments and holiday homes are also available for rent. So you'll always find accommodations that are just right for you and your group. If it's just the two of you, you might prefer an apartment in Aruba. If it's the whole family, why not book a holiday home? Feel free to explore our website and find accommodations that are just right for your holiday on this tropical island.
During your sunny holiday in Aruba, there's no shortage of fun things to experience. There are loads of activities waiting for you during your holiday in Aruba. A lot of these are water activities. That shouldn't come as a surprise since the island is full of white sandy beaches. You can also relax here with a good book and enjoy the sun or you can get up to all sorts of very physical activities. Aruba's coastal waters are a paradise for snorkellers. The great thing about this is that snorkelling is easy for anyone to learn. Unlike deep-sea diving, you don't need a licence or experience to snorkel. Just pop on your flippers, goggles and snorkel mask and you're all set to go. You don't have to swim deep into the sea to be able to enjoy the beautiful underwater world. Aruba is also perfect for those with a diving licence, or those looking to get one. Surfers and boaters will also fall in love with the coastal waters. If water is not your cup of tea, don't worry! Aruba offers a wide range of activities on dry land too. Aruba has many golf courses for you to enjoy or you can play volleyball or tennis on the beach . Belvilla offers accommodations that are close to all these exciting activities. You can rent a cottage in Aruba right on the seaside or near a golf course. Would you prefer an apartment in Aruba? These are also available throughout the island.
When you spend your holiday in Aruba, there are a few sights that you simply won't want to miss. It is definitely worthwhile to spend a day in the sunshine on Eagle's Beach. With its snow-white sand, this is the longest strip of beach on the island. It's known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. You'll also definitely want to go for a little sail down the coast. You can take in the view from a boat and jump in the water for a little swim or some snorkelling. Arirok is Aruba's national park and makes up one-fifth of the island. You can hire a jeep and take a drive to the park's remote beaches. You can also choose to discover Arirok's plants and wildlife on foot. Another tip is to visit California, the old stone lighthouse . It stands on the northwestern tip of the island and offers a spectacular panoramic view of the sunset. All of these gorgeous sights are easy to reach from Belvilla's accommodations. You can book a casual home base while you explore the island or treat yourself to a stay in a villa. Our range of properties also offer holiday homes with swimming pools.
As far as we're concerned, there are plenty of reasons to visit Aruba more than once. This multifaceted island offers something for everyone and its small size means it's easy to get around. Belvilla's island accommodations are fully-equipped and offer all the comforts of home. You can access all of the island's gorgeous beaches and its many attractions from our accommodations. Families can enjoy their stay in a holiday home with a swimming pool and couples can relax in an apartment all to themselves. The islanders will welcome you with open arms. There is no doubt that you'll completely relax while on holiday in Aruba.