FLOREANA ISLAND
It is the sixth largest island of the Galapagos Archipelago. It is located 60 kilometers east of Española Island, with a dimension of 173 km². Floreana is best known as Charles or Santa María Island for its colorful history of whalers, Buccaneers, and settlers. It was one of the first islands to be inhabited. From december to May you can admire the spectacular show that gives the pink flamingos and sea turtles nesting. You can also admire a small population of mischievous penguins, dolphins, sharks, turtles, sea lions, mullets, fish diversity, manta rays, and flamingos, snorkel, and excursions. The attractions of this island are Devil´s Crown, Baroness viewing point, Cormorant Point and Post Office Bay.
Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point on the archipelago’s southern Floreana Island, features a golden-greenish beach rich in olivine. It`s a collection of volcanic crystals originating in the Earth’s mantle and composed of aluminum, silica, magnesium and iron, as well as eroded tuff remains, all of which are responsible for the sand’s unique color.
Champion Isled
Champion Islet, named after the whaler Andrew Champion, is a small islet located just offshore Floreana Island in the southern part of the Archipelago. It’s considered as one of the most beautiful places on Galapagos for snorkeling.
Devil´s Crown
Devil’s Crown is an old eroded, semi- submerged, volcanic cone where you can spot penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, dolphins and colorful fish. It`s one of the best snorkeling sites in the Galapagos because of the coral reef in the middle which is a perfect attraction for marine life.