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Golf:

Golf was invented in Scotland and played on sandy seaside windswept dunes. Golf in Aruba is played on desert landscapes on sandy seaside windswept shores. Golf is a game in which you drive hard to get to a green and then wind up in a hole.


The challenge is here for all golfers regardless of experience or talent. Aruba's constant trade winds cool the blazing sun, but add to the spice of the game. The views from the courses are often dramatic: crashing sea or calm lagoons; cacti, giant boulders, iguanas sunbathing and wild donkeys dining; desert and indigenous flora.

The 9-hole Aruba Golf Club, built more than 65 years ago for the Esso/Lago Oil Refinery employees, east of San Nicolas, took into consideration the elements of the weather and created oiled sand greens along its sand traps and water hazards. The island's goats are free to roam and often appear for munching on the course.

In 1995 the 18-hole, par 71, Tierra del Sol Golf Course opened near the lighthouse, designed to fit in with the natural landscape and with the sea on two sides. A community of homes and villas has also been designed to blend in with the surrounding vegetation with a full-service clubhouse, swimming pool, golf practice range and tennis and fitness complex. It took over 30 years to get the golf course built because of difficulties with the barren landscape and the lack of water. Many hotels are signing up for preferential rates for their guests, otherwise contact Tierra del Sol on T860978, F860671. There is a nine-hole golf course with oiled sand greens and goats near San Nicolas, golf clubs for rent US$6, green fee US$10 for 18 holes, US$7.50 for nine holes, T842006, Saturday and Sunday members only, open daily 0800-1700. At the Holiday Inn is an 18-hole mini-golf course. A mini golf course called Adventure Golf has been built opposite La Cabana, close to Bubali, in a nice garden.

The PGA-approved championship 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones III at Tierra del Sol Resort and Country Club, overlooking the commanding northwest coast and the California Lighthouse. There is a protected marshland teeming with wildlife, a clubhouse and pro shop, lounge and restaurant amenities along with putting greens, chipping and practice areas as well as a variety of tees and approach angles for golfers of all abilities. De Palm Tours, Pelican Adventures, Wix Tours, Watapana Tours, Iglu Tropical also offer Tierra del Sol Golf Course.

The Links at Divi Aruba is a 9-hole course and training facility within the Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort in the low-rise resort area of Aruba. This 65 acres golf course is just steps away from Druif Beach. The quality of its landscape is maintained by its own soil and vegetation eco-system and supports a sea and golf course view lounge, club house and pro shop. All courses are open to the public although preferred tee times are provided to members. Other golf resources in Aruba: http://www.aruba-golf.com

Aruba Tennis and Beach Tennis:

Aruba Tennis offers a wide range of tennis services to locals and visitors of our happy island, all ages and ability levels. Read details here

Horse riding:

At Rancho El Paso, Washington 44, near Santa Ana Church, T873310, Paso Fino horses, daily rides except Sunday, one hour through countryside, US$15, or two hours part beach, part cunucu, US$30. The National Horse Fair, a three-day international competition for Paso Fino horses is held here in April. Rancho Dalmari also has Paso Fino horses and offers 2½ hours rides with snorkelling, daily at 0900 and 1500, a/c transport from your hotel included, T860239. Rancho del Campo takes riders into the national park, 2½ hours, 0930 or 1530, US$45 including transport and snorkelling, T820290. With more than 30 years of experience, Rancho La Ponderosa remains a top choice among both visitors and local residents as the place to go for an outstanding horseback riding experience. Horseback rides take you on trails deep into the countryside, along the north shore beaches or to the far side of the island where the Natural Pool is awaiting you. Even if you have never ridden before, Aruba’s gentle engines will carry you safely across the rough terrain. Find the horseback riding operators in Aruba:

Rancho Del Campo, Aruba - Horseback Riding Tour through Aruba's National Park "Arikok" to the Natural Pool

Rancho La Poderosa, Aruba - horseback riding tours

Rancho Notorious, Aruba - Horseback riding, Mountain biking or fully automatic Quad Racer Tours

The Gold Mine Ranch, Aruba - horseback adventures, Offer Tours to:Wariruri Beach, Baby Natural Bridge, Gold Mill Ruins, Country side and Sand dunes

Rancho Daimari, Aruba - For Horseback-Riding, ATV Tours, Paint Ball Adventure Games

Bowling:

The Eagle Bowling Palace at Pos Abou has 16 lanes, of which six are for reservation, open 1000-0200, US$9 from 1000-1500, US$10.50 from 1500-0200, US$1.20 shoe rental, T835038; also three racquetball courts available. There is an international bowling tournament in April, T826443 for details, and an international youth tournament in July. Eagle Bowling Palace is a modern 12 lane bowling center, located on the boulevard next to the Pizza Hut (half way into town). Open from 10 am.-2 am. There's a cocktail lounge and snack bar on the premises as well.
Bowling Centers in Aruba:

  • Camacouri Bowling Center
    Address: Kamakoeri 3
    Phone: (297) 583-2310

Aruba Tennis, Racquetball, Squash Spots and Clubs

Court priority goes to hotel guests, but games can be arranged for non-hotel guests too, when courts are not fully booked. A number of private tennis clubs also welcome visitors. Racquet and squash court rentals are also available. Here are Aruba Tennis, Racquetball, Squash Spots and Clubs:

La Cabana Racquet Club
Amenities include: Gym (16 yrs.& up), Racquet Ball / Squash Courts
For more information: Phone +297 587 9000

Eagle International Tennis Club
Amenities include: Tennis Courts & Restaurant
For more information: Location and Contact - Engelandstraat 12, Phone: +297 583 0659 / +297 582 2782

Aruba Racquet Club
Amenities include: Game Room, Pool table, Gym (16 yrs.& up), Tennis Courts (8 hard courts), Restaurant & Bar, Basketball, Volleyball, Mini Soccer, Playground and Swimming Pool.
For more information: Location and Contact - Rooi Santo 21, Noord, Phone +297 586 0215, Fax +297 586 0219

Flights: Wings Over Aruba, at the airport, T837104, F837124, has a pilot school, with sightseeing flights, aerial photography, aircraft rental; sightseeing in a seaplane US$130 per 30 minutes, trial flying lesson US$120 per 90 minutes.

Aruba Heli Tours - Aruba Helicopter Beach Tour Highlights: Beach tour, Fly & dine, Fly and dine deluxe, Island tour, Photo flights, Banner flights

Sailcarts: Sailcarts are available at a special rink not on the beach, Aruba Sailcart N V, Bushiri 213, T836005, open 0900-sunset, US$15 per 30 minutes for a single cart, US$20 per 30 minutes for a double cart.

Racing: Drag races are held several times a year at the Palo Marga circuit near San Nicolas, call the Aruba Racing Association, T841315.

Running: Triathlons and marathons are held periodically, contact the tourist office for details or IDEFRE, JG Emanstraat, Oranjestad, T824987, F836478.

Hot Triggers Paintball Supply and Park: Home of Paintball on the Arubs island. Rent everything you need to play at new Field located at Parkietenbos. Visit http://www.paintballaruba.com/ for further information.

Looking for more adventure? Try Parachuting and Air Adventures in Aruba. Sky diving is now available in Aruba with Sky Dive Aruba.

Looking For Aruba Water Sports Activities?: Check Aruba Beaches & Watersports, Diving & Marine Life Adventure, Water Sports Service Provider In Aruba

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