Local restaurants will surely appeal to those who are partial to seafood specialties. Although the resort has restaurants of various gastronomic directions, more and more travelers give preference to national restaurants. Many popular restaurants and cafes are located in large shopping and entertainment centers and close to important tourist attractions.
1. Literally all year round, the resort has sunny and hot weather, air temperature rarely drops below +29 °C. The height of the tourist season is from April to September. Going on vacation … Open
Oranjestad is considered Aruba's most attractive city for shopping. Travelers should pay special attention to goods made in Indonesia and the Netherlands. Most of the shops in popular … Open
Gostoso's dessert menu is also pretty rich, and it is simply impossible to resist its signature cakes. Barefoot Restaurant is also distinguished by a delightful menu and original hall decoration. This one is open on the picturesque coast where some tables are set up just by the water's edge. In the evening, the outdoor terrace is lit by huge lamps, a pleasant romantic atmosphere reigns in the restaurant. Among the house specialties are shrimp skewers with special cheese sauce, spicy squid, and excellent vegetable garnishes.
The construction of this town started in 1796. The first facility built was called the fort named Zoutman. The fort has survived till our days, so one can easily visit it. Around it were … Open
An original dish is crispy fried fish balls, which are typically prepared from cod or salmon. Among vegetable dishes, it is worth mentioning chickpea floor pancakes called "Cala". The most popular and widespread fish dish is Kerikeri that can be prepared from various types of fish and other seafood. Fish is simmered slowly with celery, green onions, basil, and other spices, which gives it a very rich taste.
Oranjestad will pleasantly surprise vacationing families with a variety of unusual attractions. The Butterfly Farm would be perfect to visit with kids. This is an incredibly beautiful … Open
The most common meat course is Stoba (lamb or goat stew). A much more original dish is miniature Ayaka rolls, which look pretty unusual. Among the variety of desserts available at Oranjestad restaurants and cafes, special attention should be paid to sweet pies with fresh fruit or jam. The traditional recipes of some pies are over a hundred years old.
People of Oranjestad are known for their welcoming and friendly character, which makes holidays in this city even more comfortable and interesting. From the first minutes of communication … Open