Palapas on the Beaches

Palapas are a common sight on the beaches of Aruba. These structures, made of thatched roofs supported by wooden poles, provide a perfect shady spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful Aruban beach scenery. Many visitors of the island are often curious about the availability of these palapas and whether or not they are for public use.

The good news is that all palapas in Aruba are public, which means that anyone can use them. However, it’s important to note that some palapas are located directly in front of hotels, and these may have the hotel’s beach chairs set up underneath them.

You may come across some private hotel palapas with lounge chairs, these are not for public use but for the guests of the hotel.. However, if you bring your own beach chair and there are no hotel beach chairs present, then you are welcome to use the palapa and set up your own chair.

It’s important to be respectful of the hotel’s property and not to disturb or use their beach chairs. Many hotels have a designated area for their guests to set up chairs and enjoy the beach, and it’s important to respect those boundaries.

One of many palapas on one of Aruba’s beaches

With that being said, there are plenty of palapas available for public use that don’t have any hotel beach chairs set up underneath them. Some of the best beaches to find public palapas include Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, Arashi Beach and Baby Beach.

When using a public palapa, it’s important to be mindful of other beachgoers and clean up after yourself. Many of these palapas are shared by multiple visitors, and it’s important to leave the area in the same condition as you found it.

Overall, palapas are a great addition to any beach day in Aruba, and visitors can take advantage of these public structures to enjoy the beautiful beaches and stay out of the sun. Just remember to be respectful of the hotel’s property and enjoy your time in the sun!

Article by Aruba Papers