Española belongs to the oldest islands of Galapagos. Because of its geographic isolation, a great number of endemic species can be found in the island, making it very attractive. The Galapagos albatross for example come only to the island of Española for breeding during the months of April to December (with the exception of a few pairs on the island Plata near the coast of Ecuador).

Loop trail with an easy, dry landing on a jetty. The walk on a stony, rocky ground is long and quite difficult. The visitor can find even on the very beginning of the trail the colorful "Española marine iguana" and Galapagos sea lions. Everywhere the curious Española mockingbird approaches the visitors. The trail leads through the nesting colonies of blue-footed boobies, masked boobies and waved albatross. The big Española lava lizards are to be found everywhere.

A resting spot close to a cliff gives the opportunity to watch all the different marine birds flying along the coast. An albatross during his "take off" from the cliff is an amazing event to witness.

There is an other stop by the blowhole where the seawater is pushed through a fissure in the cliff, 80 feet into the air, depending of the waves and tide level.

Snorkelling in Gardner Bay and around a small island close by.

Wet landing on a wonderful, long, white beach made of coral sand. For this visit you don't need shoes. Very good place to observe, in the saltbush vegetation, the finches and mockingbirds. You can also enjoy the beach close to the Galapagos sea lions.

Possibility to swim and snorkel from the beach.