Savaneta & Zeerovers
Savaneta
Savaneta, Aruba's first capital and earliest settlement, is a quiet fishing village. At Zeerovers by the pier, fresh-fried seafood is sold by weight, and it is a local favourite.
Savaneta is Aruba's oldest settlement and the capital during the early Dutch colonial period. Today it is a peaceful fishing village. Zeerovers, beside the pier, is the island's best-known local seafood spot. Fishing boats unload right next to it, and the day's fish and shrimp are weighed and fried fresh, served with fried plantains and cornmeal bread. Prices are much lower than in the hotel district, and only cash is accepted. Sitting at a wooden table by the pier to watch the sunset is a very authentic Aruban experience. It is about a 15-minute drive from Oranjestad.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–21:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Mangel Halto
- San Nicolas
- Mount Jamanota
- Donkey Sanctuary Aruba
- Arikok National Park
- Quadirikiri Cave
- Fontein Cave
- Dos Playa