Puerto Villamil

La Playita

Good for Relax

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#23 out of 34
in Galápagos

About

La Playita is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 23th place out of 34 beaches in the Galápagos region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

La Playita coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Parque Nacional Galapagos, which has a rating of 8.4.

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Historical

+26 ^oC +25 ^oC

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+26 ^oC

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Puerto Villamil, Galápagos,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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La Playita (Galápagos) is located outside the Puerto Villamil settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Isabella island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the La Playita with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"If you're heading out to the Wall of Tears on foot or by bike, this beach is a great spot to stop for some photos of the iguanas lounging around. There are shaded benches available, but be aware that there isn't much beach space and the water can get pretty high at times. It was deserted when we visited, but I'm not sure if that's typical or not. Most of the stops on the way..."

Sarina Patel

"There were animals all over the beach! I spent an hour trying to get the perfect shot with all the different creatures - cormorants, seagulls, pelicans, iguanas, crabs, and more! It's definitely worth taking some time to stop and appreciate the wildlife here."

Lena Tran

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
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water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Parque Nacional Galapagos

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

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GPS• 97.8km
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What is the water and sand quality of the La Playita?

The coastline of La Playita is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at La Playita?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Playita, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the La Playita good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

La Playita does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the La Playita for swimming is positive.

Is the La Playita good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the La Playita secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Playita?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Playita.

How far is the La Playita from parking?

The La Playita 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit La Playita?

The month with the highest temperature in La Playita is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is September with air temperature 21°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

La Playita (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.La Playita (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.