Oranjestad, known as("Orange Town"),is the capital and largest city of Aruba. In the local language, Papiamento, Oranjestad is alsooften referred to simply as "Playa". The cityconsists of hundreds of local stores where tourists usually buy their keepsakes. The cityis also home to some of the island's local residents and also many governmental buildings. Along the main "drag" (Sasakiweg street) you will find most tourist walking around and shopping and can also see the cruise ships that bring more and more external tourism into the island everyday. Close to the cruise ships is the island's largest marina where you can find great docking space for your vessel.
Oranjestad
