Malmok Beach — Attraction in Aruba

This is by far the best snorkel spot we found on our visit to Aruba. We stuck to spots we could swim to; we did not do any of the excursions during our stay. There is a shallow shipwreck a few hundred yards off the coast of Malmok that some of the tours were stopping at, but it was way too far out to swim to.

The way into the water is shallow, slick, and pretty hard on the feet. Swim shoes are a massive help. The sand is a little rocky at the water, too. The waves knocked us around a bit while we were getting out. You'll probably be better off tossing your fins up on the sand so you have your hands free.

There was not a wide variety of ocean life there, but there was a lot of what few fish we found. We went there one evening and enjoyed it enough to go back the next morning. The differing times didn't seem to really matter as far as the variety of fish we found. The water seemed a tad cooler earlier in the day, though.

If you're in Aruba to snorkel then this may be the best place you can get to...

This is by far the best beach on the island. It’s not sandy, but easy to walk on without shoes… it is absolutely gorgeous, the water is so clear, and if you have snorkeling gear, this is the place to do it. It’s rocky, but you can walk into the water barefoot, just go slowly. Once you’re in, swim out past the first cliff and start swimming in the right direction, following along the cliffs edge. It’s very deep and very clear and so many fish to see. We saw a large turtle on our last visit there just a couple of days ago. Malmok Beach is by far my favorite place on the entire island. It has 4 built in to the rocks/sand umbrella tables, so if you get there first, you claim one and you’ll have some shade. It’s mostly rocky terrain, so just be prepared for that. If you have water shoes, I would recommend wearing those. But it’s not impossible to walk without them. Best time to snorkel the area is morning time. Highly recommend this beach. So glad we did. Also the perfect spot to...

What a find! I stumbled upon this beach on a run and it completely took my breath away. The closer I got to the water, the more stunning it became. There's this massive coral skeleton that stretches across the sand, like a secret world just waiting to be explored. Snails, shells, and even live sea urchin were all nestled within it — a real-life treasure trove. It’s a side of Aruba that's off the beaten path, where nature puts on a show just for those who wander. If you're here, make the trip; it's an undiscovered gem that's...