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El Almejal: El Valle's open Pacific beach

Foam crosses the sand, with green coastal forest behind it. El Almejal is the surfing beach beside the village of El Valle.

Surf travel: El Almejal
Young sea turtles being released at El Almejal beach near El Valle.

At a glance

Location
Beach beside El Valle village in Chocó.
Length
The beach stretches for almost two kilometres.
Focus
Open Pacific coast for surfing and beach walks.

In this guide

A long beach beside the open sea

El Almejal stretches for almost two kilometres beside El Valle. It belongs to the coastal region of Bahía Solano. Its surf makes it a destination on Colombia's Pacific coast.

The long beach offers different perspectives on the sea and coastal forest. A walk brings a different rhythm from a surfing session. Time and water level change the available beach section.

The beach as your surfing starting point

At El Almejal, your surf day begins directly beside the coast. Your experience determines the choice of lessons. I arrange the sessions with a local school.

Your base can lie beside the beach or closer to the village. That changes the route between your accommodation and the water. I discuss this location with you before preparing the quotation.

The forest behind the surf

El Almejal's surroundings belong to the rainy Chocó region. Coastal forest and Pacific Ocean shape the same landscape here. Birdwatching complements the activities available around the region.

Marine turtle conservation is also part of local environmental work. An animal sighting depends on the particular circumstances. I arrange current visiting opportunities and accompaniment for your stay.

El Valle adds journeys beyond the shore

El Valle complements the beach with village walks and inland excursions. Canoeing on the Tundó offers views of the river forest. El Tigre waterfall is another excursion destination.

Bahía Solano is the regional gateway for your onward journey. A stay in Nuquí takes you to another part of Chocó. I divide your nights according to your chosen experiences.

I plan your El Almejal stay around beach location, surf days and chosen forest walks.

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