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Playa de Oro is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 29th place out of 34 beaches in the Galápagos region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Playa de Oro coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Point Carola Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
Playa de Oro is located in Galápagos within Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the San Cristobal island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright fine sand
El Progreso 5.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cerro Verde 11.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Cerro Verde 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Cerro Verde 15 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Cerro Verde 24.4 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Oro, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
Playa de Oro is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Playa de Oro.
The Playa de Oro has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 1 attractions near Playa de Oro that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rancho Manuelito located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Oro is March. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is September with air temperature 20°C and water 21°C. See more details in weather section.
Playa de Oro (Galapagos) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de Oro (Galapagos) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty
Puerto Ayora 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water
Puerto Velasco Ibarra 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
San Cristobal 49.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Puerto Ayora 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
El Cascajo 6.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Santa Rosa 18.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Cerro Verde 27.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
El Cascajo 6.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, White fine sand
Puerto Ayora 3.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Puerto Villamil 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Puerto Villamil 0.2 km
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