I purchased a beach house in the fishing village of Olon in 2007. It is an incredible coastal village with pristine beaches. It is one of the most coveted beach addresses in Ecuador. This 8 mile strip is known as the Malibu of Ecuador. It is greener than most beach areas of Ecuador. The water temperature stays between 72 degrees From and 76 degrees. It is excellent for surfing. The beach is wide and sandy. It is 1.5 miles north of the renowned surf and party village of Montanita. While Montanita is wild and crazy, Olon is guiet and reserved. There are now several good local restaurants that serve a variety of foods at a very inexpensive price. It is an excellent village to use as your home base while exploring the surrounding villages and...
Read moreA friendly and culinary quiet little town next to Montañita. It’s gigantic beach reaches more than 5kms and is so beautiful. You’ll find the typical turquoise rocks and sand dollars (please take a picture but leave them on the beach or soon none will be found out there). They still have the bamboo Cabañas on the beach that offer lunches and nice seafood dishes. There are toilets along the...
Read moreOlon is a superior destination! This charming little town borders Montanita a surf town. There are many restaurants in town and along the beach. Beach combing is my favorite past time on Olon beach and my personal favorite are the murals located strategically around town. Best of all are the people who are kind and helpful. There is a taxi stand on the main road and a national...
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