A calm cove for beginner snorkellers
Boca Catalina is a small white-sand cove on the north-west coast, between Malmok and Arashi. The water is calm and shallow, which makes it one of the best places for beginner snorkellers.
Over seagrass beds and coral patches you will see reef fish, sea fans and, with a bit of luck, sea turtles. Snorkel sail boats often stop here as well.
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Highlights
- Calm, shallow water
- Sea turtles and reef fish
- Popular stop for snorkel sails
Good to know
- Location: north-west coast, between Malmok and Arashi
- Facilities: small roadside parking area and a few huts; no rentals
- Watch out: sea urchins on the rocky parts
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.