- Channels
- Itabaca Canal
- Jambelí Channel
- Straits
- Strait of Bolívar
- Beaches
- Los Frailes Beach
- El Garrapatero Beach
- Varadero Beach
- Punta Carnero Beach
- Mompiche
- References
The coastal features of Ecuador include different formations such as bays, straits, water channels and beaches. Many of these formations are found in areas of great tourist importance for this South American country, such as the Galapagos National Park.
These areas, classified as coastal accidents, are characterized by being areas of land with particular extensions and defined characteristics. They are always connected to the ocean in some way.
Source: es.m.wikipedia.org
Among the most famous coastal accidents in Ecuador are: the Itabaca Channel, located in the Galapagos National Park; the Jambelí Channel, southwest of Ecuador; the Strait of Bolívar, in Galapagos; Playa de los Frailes, in the Machalilla National Park; and El Garrapatero Beach, also in Galapagos.
Most of the Ecuadorian coastal accidents have a great biodiversity, represented in a wide presence of fauna and flora.
Channels
Itabaca Canal
Located in the famous Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, the Itabaca Channel is located between Baltra Island and Santa Cruz Island. This stream of water has a length of approximately 800 kilometers.
Through this route, various boats, which function as passenger transport, take tourists from one island to another. Other types of boats also circulate that take people to other tourist areas of the Galapagos Islands.
Jambelí Channel
Located in the southwest of the South American country, specifically in the Gulf of Guayaquil, the Jambelí Channel is a well-known maritime passage that allows access to the Guayas River. It is one of the two channels that connect directly with this river.
The Jambelí Channel establishes a separation between Puná Island and El Oro Island. In addition, most of the vessels that arrive in Guayaquil, which is the main port of Ecuador, must do so through this channel.
It measures more than 62 kilometers in length and goes from Punta Salinas to Punta Payana. Its 2,910.5 kilometers wide narrow as the end of the canal approaches; its width is reduced to only 10.5 kilometers at Mandinga Point.
The depth of the waters in this space varies regularly, making navigation through the canal dangerous in some regions.
Straits
Strait of Bolívar
Also known as the Bolívar Channel, this body of water is located in the Pacific Ocean and separates a section of the coast of Isabela Island from another area of Fernandina Island. Both islands are located in the archipelago of the Galapagos Islands.
To the north of this waterway are Punta Tortugas and Bahía de Bancos; both are located on Isabela Island. On the other hand, approximately in the middle of the water channel is Urbina Bay and to the south is Isabel Bay.
Beaches
Los Frailes Beach
With approximately three kilometers long, Los Frailes beach is located within the Machalilla National Park, which is located in the province of Manabí. Its location has allowed it to develop without human intervention wreaking havoc on the site.
In order to access this tourist spot in the South American country, tourists must go through a forest before reaching the area. However, another path also allows visitors to observe two beaches (Playita Negra and La Tortuguita) and a viewpoint; all this before arriving at Los Frailes.
Source: es.m.wikipedia.org
The place also means a visual spectacle for the fauna that lives in the area; It has several animals, among which the humpback whales stand out. The beach has little waves, which makes the place a relaxing space for tourists.
Among the plants that can be found in this region are: the creepers, the manzanillo, the rosewood, the cacti, the prickly pear and other species.
On the other hand, the fauna of this beach is also extensive. In addition to humpback whales, you can also find dolphins, manta rays, turtles, pelicans, among others.
El Garrapatero Beach
Known as another tourist spot in the Galapagos Islands, El Garrapatero is a beach located on the Santa Cruz Island of the national park. It is approximately 1,500 meters long and is far from populated areas.
Manzanillo trees and eucalyptus plants abound in this region. In addition, there are pink flamingos in the place and it serves as a stop for migratory birds that pass through the area.
Varadero Beach
This beach is located in the Guayaquil canton and it is a spa that belongs to the Data de Posorja enclosure. It has an urban infrastructure that allows tourism in the place thanks to the presence of facilities for eating areas and bathrooms. Varadero Beach is approximately 2.5 kilometers long.
Punta Carnero Beach
This coastal accident is located in Punta Carnero, located in the province of Santa Elena. It is a beach that receives a significant number of tourists, both Ecuadorians and foreigners, during Ecuador's winter season.
The conditions of the beach - in terms of its waves - allow the practice of surfing. This makes surfers from all over the world visit Punta Carnero to practice the sport.
In addition, the place is also ideal for practicing parasailing and bodyboarding, which makes Punta Carnero Beach the ideal place to perform various international competitions.
Approximately 2,500 meters of this beach have a striking coastal vegetation. It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador.
Mompiche
Mompiche is one of the beaches that are part of the coastal area of Ecuador. It is located south of the city of Esmeraldas and is one of the last marine and coastal wetlands in the South American country.
The town where the beach is located stands out for the practice of artisanal fishing and tourism; In addition, it has the largest waves in Ecuador, with almost a kilometer in length, which makes it a tourist destination for those who practice maritime sports such as surfing.
References
- Punta Carnero (Ecuador), Spanish Wikipedia, (nd). Taken from org
- Coastal Accidents, Portal Ecología Hoy, (2013). Taken from ecologiahoy.com
- Playa de los Frailes (Ecuador), Spanish Wikipedia, (nd). Taken from org
- Playa El Garrapatero, Wikipedia in Spanish, (nd). Taken from org
- Mompiche, Wikipedia in Spanish, (nd). Taken from wikipedia.org
- Strait of Bolívar, Portal GetaMap.net, (nd). Taken from getamap.net.