Playa de los Alemanes
Playa de los Alemanes
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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duhoz
Beroun, Czech Republic7,597 contributions
Mar 2020
Nice sandy beach with clear water and beautiful views but lacks of shade. There are many birds to watch and also some see life such as turtles, sharks, rays but little bit far away from the beach. This is a small beach without many shade. Easy to get but you need to take a water taxi 0,80$ and then walk about 5 minutes, it is same direction as to Las Grietas which is further along,
Written March 25, 2020
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Guiou
Birmingham, United Kingdom6 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
It is a beautiful place but I have the feeling that they take advantage of tourists. Snorkeling excursions are much more expensive than in any other country I have been to (Portugal, Spain, Egypt...), none of them are less than €120. The same happens with restaurants, hotels, transportation.
They excuse themselves by saying that it is an island and you have to bring everything from outside but 4 months ago I was in the Azores Islands which is a similar case and the prices were not even half of it (gasoline, diving equipment, packaged products, drinks... )
It is a beautiful place but it takes away from its charm to have the constant feeling that you are paying double for everything and tourists are being taken advantage of.
They excuse themselves by saying that it is an island and you have to bring everything from outside but 4 months ago I was in the Azores Islands which is a similar case and the prices were not even half of it (gasoline, diving equipment, packaged products, drinks... )
It is a beautiful place but it takes away from its charm to have the constant feeling that you are paying double for everything and tourists are being taken advantage of.
Written March 14, 2024
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jakemisra
Boston, MA38 contributions
Aug 2021
This is one of the few places in the area that can be enjoyed alone and without a guide. The beach is rarely crowded, and there is a good number of birds and wildlife around. I frequented this beach during my 2 month stay in the Galapagos.
While birdwatching there were definitely species I saw here and no where else. You'll need to be patient but it's worth it.
While birdwatching there were definitely species I saw here and no where else. You'll need to be patient but it's worth it.
Written February 5, 2022
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Maaike
Santiago, Chile8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
It’s a nice place to visit and you don’t have to go too far to get there. Just take a taxi boat and walk a little. Most likely to see turtles and sharks will be further away from the beach, behind the first rocks. There you will see more activity in the water. It’s really nice.
Written February 1, 2020
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Aleks N
Calmar, Canada70 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
This is a beautiful small beach with easy access from Puerto Ayora. Get on the water taxi, which will cost $.80. It will take you a short way, then a 3-4 minute walk to the beach. Look out for iguanas on the path! Not much for shade or amenities at the beach but a few hotels at the dock if you want to grab a drink or food.
Written February 9, 2024
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D C
Houston, TX474 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Combine this beach with a trip to Las Grietas, and you have yourself a pleasant (and affordable) day in the Galapagos. It's close enough to town to come back for food and to get out of the sun during the hottest part of the day and go back in the afternoon along the way to / from Las Grietas. Better than El Garrapatero because the beach is basically as nice but it costs less than $1 to take a water taxi across the bay vs. $30+ to get to El Garrapatero.
Written February 8, 2016
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Arfilis
Edisto Island, SC190 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
We stopped here arfter going to Las Grietas. Compared to the the water in Las Grietas the water here felt almost steamy. We had our goggles so we were able to swim around and look under the water. The further out you go the more you will see. We saw rays and turtles. It was very nice. The water is also shallow and calm, so it is great for children. Bring towels, sun block, water and snacks. There is nothing to buy here, so you will need to have everything with you.
Written February 9, 2016
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Crystelshine
Surrey, Canada229 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
We didn't have enough time to go to Tortuga Bay and visited this beach on the recommendation of our hostel manager. Took a water taxi for 60 cents per person to the dock and walked ~5 minutes to the beach. The water was warm and the beach was sandy but it is a small beach. There were mosquitoes and spiders in water. We did see some wildlife here.
Written May 1, 2015
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LM82
Auckland, New Zealand73 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Why would you even call that a beach. It is dull, small, and not pretty. It's only a walk through when you go to Las Grietas. I wouldn't hang out there on a beach day...
Written May 23, 2019
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Martinvie
11 contributions
Dec 2018
Nice beach so child can swim
You can even do snorkeling on the side with big colorfull fish
Totally worh it
You can even do snorkeling on the side with big colorfull fish
Totally worh it
Written December 31, 2018
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Hasta que hora se permite el ingreso a la playa para cruzar hacía las grietas
Written January 14, 2018
exacto, hay un hotel en la entrada por lo que no tiene restriccion horaria el taxi acuatico, de igual modo, las grietas es un lugar rocoso que se llega por un camino de piedras y no esta ni iluminado, ni con seguridad por lo que no tiene sentido ir de noche ya que es un lugar especificamente para hacer snorquel...
Written January 16, 2018
Hola, quisiera saber si existe algún costo $$ por visitar esta playa? Se requiere de alguna reservación previa? Gracias! :)
Written March 4, 2017
Hola Daiana!...si te alojas en la isla de Santa Cruz, ciudad de Puerto Ayora, en el embarcadero centrico podes tomar un "taxi acuatico", que te acerca hasta otro embarcadero por 1 dolar y accedes a esta playa por un sendero bien señalizado, recorriendo un barrio muy bonito...otra posibilidad es que le pidas al conductor del taxi acuatico hacer un recorrido mas largo hasta otro embarcadero (te va a cobrar un poco mas, pero vale la pena), de donde podes acceder al sendero de "las Grietas", y luego tomar el sendero hasta la playa de Los Alemanes... yo hice este recorrido mas completo, y realmente me gusto muchisimo...al regreso, despues de recorrer "Las Grietas" y la playa, me detuve en un parador sobre la costa, donde deguste una picada de mariscos con una caipiriña helada, muy oportuna despues de la intensa caminata. Estos paradores tienen todos su propio embarcadero, y ellos mismos llaman al taxi acuatico para que te transporten de regreso a Puerto Ayora (otra vez abonas 1 dolar al taxi)...deseo que puedas realizar esta excursion, y que la disfrutes muchisimo...suerte!!
...ojala puedas
Written March 5, 2017
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