Santo Largo, just outside the fishing village of Savaneta on Aruba's quiet south coast, is one of the island's most secluded beaches: easy to reach by car yet almost unknown to tourists. You get calm, shallow, turquoise water and a genuinely local atmosphere with no crowds and no development. Savaneta was Aruba's original capital, and the famous Zeerovers fish shack is minutes away, so the perfect plan is a swim at Santo Largo followed by a fresh-caught lunch at Zeerovers.
Best time
Late morning, then walk to Zeerovers in Savaneta for a fresh-caught lunch.
Swim safety
Calm, turquoise, shallow. Quiet local swimming spot with no facilities.
Parking
Street parking only; bring your own everything.
Shade
No real shade, bring an umbrella or rashguard.
Features
- Secluded
- Calm water
- Local atmosphere
- Near Zeerovers
- Turquoise water
Best For
- Solitude seekers
- Local experience
- Swimming
- Couples
Facilities
- None
- Street parking
- Zeerovers nearby
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