Playa Espumilla

Playa Espumilla, Santiago, Galapagos

Playa Espumilla in Santiago, Galapagos, is a stunning golden sandy beach where waves break delicately, creating a beautiful scene. Behind the beach lies a lagoon, home to flamingos, pintail ducks, and common stilts. You may encounter Galapagos hawk and the Galapagos petrel in the area. Pelicans fishing near the beach provide a delightful sight, along with the presence of ghost crabs. The beach offers opportunities for swimming and snorkeling in its clear waters, allowing you to observe various fish and rays. Espumilla beach is also known for its eroded shoreline that houses seabirds, fur seals, and sea lions. The surroundings offer volcanic black beaches, fur seal grottos, sea lion colonies, herons, hawks, oystercatchers, and marine iguanas grazing upon algae beds. Visiting this beach is a memorable experience filled with diverse marine and bird life.

Location

City: Santiago

Region: Galapagos

Country: Ecuador

Coordinates: 0.1224° S, 90.7389° W