Wide white sand and the famous fofoti trees
Eagle Beach is one of Aruba's most famous beaches, with wide, powder-soft white sand and turquoise water. It is regularly named among the best beaches in the world by Tripadvisor travellers.
The beach is also home to the island's most photographed trees: the windswept fofoti trees (often mistakenly called divi-divi trees). Eagle Beach is quieter than Palm Beach and lined with low-rise resorts.
Sea turtles
From roughly March to September sea turtles nest on Eagle Beach, with hatchlings emerging until about November. Nests are marked and protected: keep your distance and never use lights near turtles at night.
Nearby
Highlights
- Wide white-sand beach
- The iconic fofoti trees
- Main nesting beach for sea turtles
- Quieter than Palm Beach
Good to know
- Location: Noord, between Palm Beach and Oranjestad
- Swimming: generally calm, but currents can be stronger outside the marked areas
- Facilities: some free public palapas (arrive early), restaurants and resorts nearby
Beach conditions change with wind and season. Always follow warning signs and flags, and never swim alone at beaches without lifeguards.
See also: all beaches in Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.
