Española Island has two beaches of 1300 meters in length, Gardner Bay and Manzanillo Bay, where you will find sea lions, iguanas, and a great variety of birds. It's the home of the Galapagos albatross, a unique species that nests exclusively on this island, making it a must-visit destination for ornithology lovers.
Features
Water temp.
23°C
Climate
Seco
Updated
2026-06-19
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Nearby beaches
🏖️ Playa 51.4 kmSan Cristóbal Island
Galápagos
Home to the largest freshwater reserve in Galapagos and the capital of the province.
🏖️ Playa 85.7 kmFloreana Island
Galápagos
Named after Ecuador's first president, its beaches hosted adventurous conquerors and pirates.
🏖️ Playa 99.5 kmSanta Cruz Island
Galápagos
The second largest island in Galapagos and the main tourist center of the archipelago.
🏖️ Playa 120.6 kmGalapagos Islands
Galápagos
A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, a unique ecosystem with endemic species that fascinate the world.
🏖️ Playa 121.8 kmBaltra Island
Galápagos
Home to Galapagos' main airport, built by the United States during World War II.
🏖️ Playa 129.1 kmNorth Seymour Island
Galápagos
Notable for its population of blue-footed boobies and ideal for exploration and bird watching.
🏖️ Playa 140.1 kmPinzón Island
Galápagos
One of the least visited destinations in Galapagos, ideal for deep diving and sea turtle watching.
🏖️ Playa 156.1 kmRábida Island
Galápagos
Notable for its red sand beaches and sea lion colony, ideal for snorkeling and bird watching.
🏖️ Playa 161.1 kmIsabela Island
Galápagos
The largest island in Galapagos, occupying more than 58% of the archipelago's land surface.
Santiago Island
Galápagos
Also known as San Salvador, notable for its lava flows, marine iguanas, and a wide variety of birds.
Genovesa Island
Galápagos
Known as Eagle Island, it's a paradise for bird watching and snorkeling in the caldera of a submerged volcano.
🏖️ Playa 208.9 kmMarchena Island
Galápagos
Restricted public access, with authorized agencies for expeditions to observe its unique wildlife.
Fernandina Island
Galápagos
The youngest in the archipelago, with high volcanic activity and a large colony of marine iguanas.
Pinta Island
Galápagos
Home to the famous 'Lonesome George', it's an island with great biodiversity and endemic species.



