Espanola Island
from San Cristobal

Espanola is one of the oldest islands in the archipelago, and its volcanic landscapes and remote coasts are home to an amazing variety of species. Here you can see the charismatic Espanola mockingbird, majestic albatrosses, the iconic blue-footed boobies, the Galapagos dove and swallow-tailed gulls, as well as marine iguanas and lava lizards. Gardner Bay is famous for its long white sand beach, ideal for relaxing and snorkeling with sea lions, and Punta Suarez is a paradise for bird lovers, with whole colonies in full activity.