Step onto the otherworldly shores of Cormorant Point on Floreana Island, where emerald-green olivine beaches meet flamingo-dotted lagoons. This extraordinary Galápagos landing site offers an unforgettable blend of geological wonders and intimate wildlife encounters unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Cormorant Point welcomes visitors with its most striking feature—a beach composed of olive-green sand, created from volcanic olivine crystals that shimmer under the Ecuadorian sun. This geological marvel sets the stage for your exploration of one of the Galápagos' most diverse landing sites.
Follow the well-marked trail inland to discover a brackish lagoon where pink flamingos perform their elegant ballet, filtering the waters for tiny shrimp that give them their rosy hue. The lagoon also attracts a parade of wading birds, from whimbrels to stilts, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts.
Your journey continues to Flour Beach, a pristine stretch of powdery white sand that serves as a crucial nesting ground for endangered green sea turtles. During nesting season, you might spot their distinctive tracks leading from the surf to their carefully selected nesting sites.
While swimming at Cormorant Point is limited due to strong currents, nearby snorkeling spots offer magical underwater encounters with graceful sea turtles, diamond-shaped stingrays, and playful sea lions against a backdrop of vibrant coral formations.