{"id":30763,"date":"2017-07-10T04:24:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T04:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.uk.sandwave.dev\/stories\/discover-the-best-beach-towns-in-ecuador-3\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T14:31:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T14:31:57","slug":"discover-the-best-beach-towns-in-ecuador-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/stories\/discover-the-best-beach-towns-in-ecuador-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Best Beach Towns in Ecuador"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Ecuador is not a country lacking big hitters, with the Amazon in the East and The Galapagos<\/a> in the West attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. But did you realise that the coast of Ecuador is home to some pretty fabulous beaches – and some pretty fabulous beach towns! Whether you are a die-hard surfer, a super-bendy yoga fan or just enjoy lying on beautiful beaches, there really is something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Monta\u00f1ita<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monta\u00f1ita is a small town with a big reputation. Undoubtedly the<\/em> party spot not just on the coast, but in the country, utter the word to any backpacker in South America and you’ll most likely be met with a look of excitement.<\/p>\n

Yet, as it turns out, there is much more to Monta\u00f1ita<\/a> than simply delicious cocktails and all-night parties – although you’d be crazy not to dabble.<\/p>\n

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Beautiful long stretches of fine white sand, fantastic waves for surfing beginners, and more cheap places to stay than you can shake a stick at; if you choose when you want to party, and with whom, you may just end up staying for a while.<\/p>\n

Top tip: Accommodation<\/a> close to town can get pretty loud, especially at weekends so try and pick one a little further down the beach – it’s much prettier and you’ll have no trouble getting a good night’s sleep.<\/p>\n

Ayampe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Less than an hour down the road from Monta\u00f1ita, Ayampe<\/a> can feel like a million miles away.<\/p>\n

Gone are the parties and stalls selling souvenirs and trinkets. Instead, you’ll find a handful of sandy streets lined with blooming flowers, the smell of palo alto and a dial set to quiet, peace and tranquility.<\/p>\n

There are no large hotels here (yet), so you should instead head to a smaller cabin or lodge near the beach<\/a> and spend your days relaxing on the beach, ice-cold beer in hand. And if doing too little becomes, well, too much don’t miss a great yoga class in the open air school Otra Ola, followed by a late afternoon walk through the nearby jungle – and keep your eyes peeled for monkeys!<\/p>\n

Top tip: For the best sunset in town, head up to Finca Punta Ayampe<\/a>. The view is absolutely incredible!<\/p>\n

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Mompiche<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those looking for that picture postcard fishing village that seems to have all but disappeared with the growing tourist trade – this is it. And in a world of rapid development, places like Mompiche<\/a> are increasingly hard to find.<\/p>\n

This small village of dirt roads and bare feet is the place you go to to relax, watch fishermen catch your dinner, enjoy a quiet beer under a setting sun and then lose the evening away playing cards or reading a well-thumbed paperback.<\/p>\n

As with most places on the coast, it’s also a fantastic spot to surf, especially for the more advanced with a point break just minutes from the village centre.<\/p>\n

Top tip: There are a couple of fancier restaurant options in town, but don’t bother with them – you’ll be hard-pressed to beat the $3 lunch deal of shrimp soup and fried fish on offer at most ma and pa places in town.<\/p>\n

Have you been to Ecuador? Check out cheap holidays to Ecuador<\/a> here!<\/strong>“<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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