Malmok (Aruba)
Coordinates: 12 ° 36 '3.2 " N , 70 ° 3' 2.3" W.
 
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Location of Malmok in Aruba |
Malmok is a residential area in the north of the island of Aruba with numerous small houses.
Malmok became famous for its Malmok Beach with its numerous windsurfing schools. The sinking of the German merchant ship Antilla around 675 meters off the coast of Malmok during World War II also made the area famous. The wreck at a depth of around 18 meters is now a popular diving location. Position shipwreck: 12 ° 36 '7 " N , 70 ° 3' 29" W . The shallow beach with clear water is also a popular snorkeling spot along the Malmok coast, which is interrupted by limestone terraces jutting into the sea.
The main road that runs through Malmok leads to the northernmost point of Aruba, the California Lighthouse . In the early morning and late afternoon hours, the path at Malmok Beach is a popular meeting place for outdoor activities in Aruba, both for locals and tourists.
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- Christina P. Colón: Frommer’s Portable Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao. 6th edition. (= Frommer's portable guides) John Wiley & Sons , Hoboken 2011, ISBN 978-1-118-07472-5 , p. 87.