What Makes Salinas in Ecuador a Great Tourist Destination Spot?

Francisco Soriano
2 min readNov 10, 2016

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Heaven for beach lovers, this coastal town in Ecuador’s Santa Elena province is a fabulous vacation spot for the first time visitors to Salinas and those who have travelled to the place many times in the past. In addition to sunbathing and swimming in warm water, there’re many other things and activities to do in the city.

Salinas becomes a crowded city during the peak season, which is from December to April. That time, many tourists from all across the globe flock to Salinas to enjoy the awesome city weather and the New Year time. Its beaches bustle with activities, and most of the hotels in Salinas, Ecuador offer special offers to their customers.

Even when the city is famous among beach lovers and other tourists, its descent amenities are available at lower costs. It’s not a troublesome task to get rentals in Ecuador as there are many in the country offering their places on rent. Getting a hotel near, or on a Salinas beach could be little difficult task, especially during the peak season. But the city offers an unforgettable experience if most of the time is spent on the beach, or near the beach from where a visitor could keep an eye on every activity happening near the ocean.

Salinas has a lot of water sports and activities to do. There are many adventure companies in the city that offer activities like wakeboarding, surfing, parasailing and skydiving. Apart from fun beach activities, Salinas is well-known for its delicious foods and nightlife. One can easily find a descent dining place in the city. It is a place where one can lie undisturbed on the beach and have fun in the evening in a bar.

The city is undoubtedly a great deal when one has no problem with crowded beaches. Those who love to spend time on calm, quite places can visit Salinas during the off season when the beaches are empty.

Some people fear visiting Salinas during the peak season because they think they won’t be able to find a perfect place near the beach to live. There are many hostels and hotels on the long Salinas beach. Among them, a renowned name is Chescos Hostel & Hotel. The accommodation on the beach is equipped with descent rooms and balconies from where one can watch what’s happening on the beach. All the services of the hotel and hostel are cost-effective and client-friendly.

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