The Most Visitable Ecuadorian Beaches

Salinas Beach.

Rábida Island in the Galápagos archipelago is uninhabited but welcomes thousands of tourists each year. Most are drawn to the island’s red beaches. The red sands are the result of volcanic lava containing iron ore that rusts when exposed to the moist, salty sea air. The already magical landscape of the red beaches is dotted with sea lions, Darwin’s finches, pelicans, flamingos, Galápagos penguins, and dozens of other rare species. The sea area around Rábida also has a coral reef with a diverse ecosystem that includes green sea turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, and eels.

Playa de Olon is a quiet and affordable destination for the majority of tourists . You will always find a corner here to watch the birds or the sunset. That said, Playa de Olon is not short of bars where visitors can enjoy South American wines.

If partying is your main focus, head to Salinas, which has no shortage of world- class resorts. Salinas’s tourist infrastructure will satisfy even the most demanding of visitors. The beach is also a regular host to the ISA Junior Surfing Championships. There’s no reason not to try your hand at surfing on the whitecaps of Salinas.

The stunning Los Frailes Beach is located within Machalilla National Park. It is picturesque, thanks to its perfectly curved bay and rocky headland where the forest meets the sea. Thanks to the government’s control over visitors, Los Frailes remains pristine. A two-day trip to Machalilla Park and Los Frailes Beach is a great option for any nature lover.

It is not without reason that backpackers from both inside and outside Ecuador always mention Montanita Beach. Whether tourists want to dive, surf or simply lie on the sand, Montanita will satisfy them. This beach is also famous for its yoga classes. Indeed, practicing yoga on the sand at dawn and dusk will be an unforgettable memory for anyone who has tried it.

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