Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast, is a lively seaside town where Afro-Caribbean culture, indigenous traditions, and tropical landscapes come together. Once a quiet fishing village, it is now known for its reggae rhythms, colorful wooden houses, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Situated on the northeastern coast of Greece, Kavala is a picturesque port city popular for its archaeological treasures, historic old town, and scenic beach. Be sure to explore the city's best known sites, including the Panagia neighborhood, the Kavala Castle, the towering Aqueduct, and the Kavala Archaeological Museum.
Weymouth is a seaside town on England’s Jurassic Coast, where a long tradition of maritime life meets a relaxed, lived-in shoreline. Its broad sandy beach curves gently around the bay, sheltered by the Isle of Portland, making it one of the south coast’s most approachable places for swimming and coastal walks.
Set along the shoreline of St Kilda, Victoria, Australia, this seaside suburb offers a relaxed coastal setting just minutes from central Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its wide promenade, lined with palm trees, draws both locals and visitors who come to walk, cycle, or simply watch the bay. The historic St Kilda Pier stretches into the water, offering open views of Port Phillip Bay and a steady breeze that carries the scent of salt and sea.
The Pacific Ocean is both the largest and the deepest ocean on Earth. It extends from the Americas in the east to Asia and Australia in the west, and from the Artic Ocean in the north to Antarctica in the south.
Photo Credit: Photo by Andrew Turner from Wikimedia
Photo Credit: Photo by Andrew Turner from Wikimedia
Named after the Italian city of Genoa, Genovesa Island is a dormant volcano in the Galápagos Islands. Its nickname, Bird Island, stems from the large and diverse bird population including storm petrels, red-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and more.
Its unique horseshoe shape is the result of the eruption of a shield volcano followed by the collapse of one side of the caldera wall. This formed Darwin Bay and its surrounding cliffs, home to many of the afore-mentioned birds. Lake Arcturus, a salt-water crater lake, lies at the center of the island.
Adventurous visitors can also climb up Prince Philip's Steps, also known as El Barranco. This steep, rocky path leads to a marvelous viewpoint at the top of 82-foot cliffs but its initial incline can be daunting.
Other Popular Destinations in Ecuador
Galapagos Islands
Off the coast of Ecuador, the iconic and biodiverse Galápagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin’s nineteenth-century research expeditions on HMS Beagle, beckon you. This glittering archipelago, surrounded by vivid turquoise waves, abounds with stunning beaches and spectacular wildlife, perfect for the adventurous traveler.
Quito
Situated on the equator and nestled beneath an imposing volcano, the rugged, sprawling, and vibrant city of Quito offers adventure galore. A South American gem and Ecuador’s capital, Quito combines the best of its Incan and Spanish influences in fascinating cultural attractions, and the city’s surrounding natural beauty will surely astound you.