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Fisherman's Huts: Aruba's Kiteboarding and Windsurfing Hub

Aruba's top spot for kiteboarding and windsurfing, offering ideal conditions for beginners and pros alike. Enjoy the sun, sand, and surf!

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Fisherman's Huts, also known as Hadicurari Beach, is Aruba's premier destination for kiteboarding and windsurfing. With its shallow, calm waters and consistent trade winds, it's a haven for both beginners and experienced riders. The beach is lined with surf schools and offers a relaxed atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for families and watersports enthusiasts alike.

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Local tips

  • Fisherman's Huts is easily accessible and close to hotels and restaurants.
  • Consider getting a rescue card from a local kitesurf shop due to offshore winds.
  • The shallow, calm waters are great for kids and beginner windsurfers.
  • If you're new to kite surfing, the white flag section closest to shore is reserved for beginners.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    If you are staying in Noord, Fisherman's Huts is within walking distance of many hotels. From the Marriott Aruba Resort, walk north along the coast. Fisherman's Huts is located between The Ritz-Carlton Resort and Malmok Beach.

  • Public Transport

    Arubus, the local bus service, provides an affordable way to reach Fisherman's Huts. Buses to Malmok or Arashi stop in front of all hotels. Look for the bus with a sign denoting the hotel area, hotel, or town where the bus will stop. A round-trip fare is about $2.00. Buses run every 15 minutes from 5:45 am to 6 pm, then every 40 minutes until 11:30 pm.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are widely available in Aruba. It is not customary to hail cabs off the street; instead, phone for a taxi. Hotels, restaurants, and stores are well-known to taxi drivers. A taxi from Noord to Fisherman's Huts will be a short ride. Taxi fares are fixed and set by government regulations. There is a surcharge of $3.00 added to the regular fare on Sundays, official holidays, and from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

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Fisherman's Huts, or Hadicurari Beach, is a vibrant and bustling beach located in Noord, Aruba. Once the home of local fishermen, the beach is now renowned as the island's ultimate surfing playground, particularly for windsurfing and kiteboarding. The area gets its name from the small huts that fishermen once built along the shore. The beach offers ideal conditions for watersports, with shallow, turquoise waters and consistent trade winds that blow most days of the year. These conditions make it perfect for beginners learning to kiteboard or windsurf, as well as for experienced riders looking to improve their skills. Several kite surfing schools operate on the beach, providing lessons and equipment rentals. Flags in the water designate areas for different skill levels, ensuring a safe and harmonious environment for all. Beyond the watersports, Fisherman's Huts boasts a relaxing beach atmosphere with a local vibe. The white sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing and enjoying the Caribbean scenery. The calm waters also make it a favorite spot for families with children. Each year in June or July, Fisherman's Huts hosts the Aruba Hi-Winds Tournament, the largest windsurfing event in the Caribbean.

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