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Galapagos Beach (Tortuga Bay)It is a great location for swimming and even surfing. Located south-west of the town of Puerto Ayora on the Galapagos Island of Santa Cruz It is considered to be as one of the most beautiful beaches in Galapagos. The sunsets here are just stunning.  Find Cheap Air Flights to the Galapagos Islands here Tortuga bay is also a favorite place for sea turtles (which gave the name to the beach), sea lions, marine iguanas, pelicans, flamingos and lava gulls which are endemic to the Islands and are commonly found along the shore of most beaches. It takes around an hour walk to get to the beach. You'll be able to see beautiful birds including the famous Galapagos finches as you walk. The trail to the beach is paved and marked. There are two beaches at Tortuga Bay, the main beach is used for surfing due to its strong waves. If you want to swim and just relax you can head to the west side of the beach where the waters are calm. The beaches are separated by Red Mangrove. Exotic and endemic Plants of the Galapagos Islands are also all around the beach. As you walk around the Island of Santa Cruz make sure you visit the famous Lava Tunnels also named Lava Tubes. A recommended one is the Tunnel of Endless Love, it is around 800 mts long and has this name because it has a heart figure at the top of it. These are natural tunnels and were formed by the lava flows from the volcanoes thousands of years ago.
You'll find large numbers of playful Sea Lions lying all around the beach, you can easily approach to these animals as they are very tame just as most of the wildlife in Galapagos. Click here to check the Best Galapagos Island Cruises Pelicans are found in the sea and in the rocks in front of this beach. This is a great place for a Snorkeling Adventure because you will see many tropical fish as well as white-tipped reef sharks. It is also a beach blessed by wonderful sunsets.
Large colonies of Sea Lions and land iguanas can be seen. You'll have the beach completely for yourself and you'll really experience the feeling of being in paradise.
If you like true nature, then the Galapagos Islands is the right place for you, it is certainly one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Galapagos Recommended ReadingA Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands This book reviews the Islands' history, explains its ecology and the evolution of its wildlife, and tells where to go and what to see and photograph. this guide to the Galapagos Islands is the ideal handbook for anyone thinking of going to the Galapagos Archipelago. (This is a helpful and easy to read guide) The Diving Guide: Galapagos Islands
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