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Olón is a small fishing village, which has always been very visited for the beauty of its beaches, but for some years there has been a strong point for tourism, the Sanctuary of the White Star Sea, a stone construction in the shape of a boat, since a large increase in high risk like imposition wanting to sail in the sky.

Olón beach is one of the longest on the Ecuadorian coast. In this town, honor is raised in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Star of the Sea, on a rock that has a height of approximately 100 m.

Extension

The beach has an extension of 3 kilometers, it is characterized by its beauty DUE to the length of it.

Weather

The climate is very pleasant for tourists looking for a place on a clean, quiet beach and with which to enjoy the pleasures that the sea offers.





Location

It is located in the Santa Elena canton 6 km from Manglaralto in the Commune of Olón.





Places of interest

• On its hill rises the Blanca Estrella de la Mar Sanctuary, a construction made on a natural formation of the cliffs. The characteristic of this is that its shape is that of a ship. It has a height of 100 meters.



• Inside it is jealously kept an image of the Virgin Mary who cried tears of blood and that is the reason for Veneración Lugareño for them and for all the people who come with faith to her Sanctuary.

• The Alex Waterfall is located between the hills of the area 13 kilometers from Olona, ​​which is a slope and in its surroundings an ecological parador is built. It belongs to the entire community.

• In his appeal towards Olón, the tourist will be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the Sea, Beaches of large Calidas sands will receive allowing him to enjoy the calm marine waters in complete safety.

Tourist activities

• Some options are offered such as sport fishing, cycling and the participation of tourists in handicrafts such as the Making of hats in Toquilla.



• Handicrafts: In this area a center for art and reproductive bamboo has been developed, as well as large areas of agricultural crops.

Sports: Swimming, sports and sports arena, recreation and catching larvae.

Tourist activities

• Population Parish Manglaralto fishing of great natural beauty, its extensive beach is surrounded by exotic palm trees that set the landscape. Its beautiful beaches, create an environment suitable for rest and tranquility

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