Kiteboarding

Thanks to constant trade winds, kiteboarding (also called kitesurfing) has become huge on this island. The sport involves gliding on and above the water on a small surfboard or wakeboard while hooked up to an inflatable kite. Windsurfing experience helps, and practice time on the beach is essential.

Aruba Active Vacations. Located at the best spot on the island for optimum wind and wave conditions—this operation has been the go-to for many years as the place to learn windsurfing and kite-boarding. Their expert instructors ensure even first-timers are riding the waves in no time. Local alums of their school include world-class competitors like eight-time Women’s World Champion windsurfer Sarah-Quita Offringa. They also offer mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding, and the unique sport of “blokarting”—sail-powered land carting. North end of beach, Malmokweg, n/a Aruba. 297/586–0989; www.aruba-active-vacations.com.