
14 Best beaches in Ecuador
Ultimate guide (February 2025)

Isabela - the largest island in Galapagos islands. There is also the best beach - near Puerto Villamil village. Though the island is no… / read more » /

Espanola - uninhabited island in Galapagos Islands. The best place in the island is Gardner Bay with a beautiful beach great for swimmin… / read more » /

Bartolome - small island in the Galapagos islands. Main features are the stunning Mars-like landscape, as well as a pretty beach in the b… / read more » /

Los Frailes is the best beach in the continental Ecuador. There are no palms, nor lots of trees. However the coastline is beautiful and goo… / read more » /

Mompiche is a low key fishing village on the northern coast of Ecuador. Recent years, this place has become a popular beach destination … / read more » /

Puerto Lopez is a fishing village on the Pacific coast of Ecuador. The best beaches are located near the hotels located to the north of the … / read more » /

Atacames is a popular resort area in the northern Ecuador. The beach is not very good, and besides there are always a lot of people (mos… / read more » /

Salinas is an upmarket beach resort area in Ecuador. High rise buildings looks like Cancun or Miami. Salinas is a primary destination f… / read more » /

Santa Cruz - the most inhabited island in Galapagos islands. There is Galapagos National Park (near the main settlement), where you can se… / read more » /

Canoa is a surfer beach, and it's the longest one in Ecuador. There are occasional palms and fine sand, however, this is not a tropic… / read more » /

Montanita is an iconic surfer beach in the south of Ecuador. The coastline is not very beautiful, but on the other hand there is a funky … / read more » /

Ayampe is a popular surfer beach with the good wave in Ecuador. Unfortunately, there is nothing to do for the swimmers. The shore is r… / read more » /

Genovesa - small island in Galapagos. Darwin Bay is suitable for ships parking. There is also a relatively good beach here, where sea li… / read more » /

Fernandina - island in Galapagos, volcanic formation of which is continued up to this day. The local scenery is pretty harsh, and there ar… / read more » /