Beach in Aruba
Arashi (or Arasji) is a settlement and beach on the northwestern tip of Aruba, in Noord district. It is close to Malmok, Kudarebe and the California Lighthouse. The beach is popular for swimming and snorkeling.
Etymology.
Arashi is a toponym of indigenous origin. One possible etymology is that Arashi is the singular form "Warashi" meaning "Bonefish". Arashi is one of the best sites to fish for bonefish in Aruba and the fish was an important part of the Aruba Caquetío diet.
Another possibility is that Arashi is a bastardized form of "Arasi" or "Araci" in which case the components "Ara" and "Ci" would mean "people" and "head", respectively. In this case, the name Arashi would then have the meaning of "head of the people" or "people's head".
Preservation.
The Arashi Beach is a participant in the Aruba Reef Care Project to clean up reefs, shallow waters and public beaches. Arashi is Blue Flag certified, part of a program to promote green behavior and increase eco-awareness on the island.
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