Port of Sullivan Bay

At Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island there is the interesting geological feature of a black lava flow, which was formed fairly recently and therefore has not yet eroded. Nearby on the island is Buccaneer cove, a cliff-side nesting area for birds. Pirates have used the Galapagos Islands as a safe harbour due to their secluded position.

Sullivan Bay can be found on Santiago Island’s eastern coast near Bartolome Island and is noted for its long black lava flow from the most recent eruption of the island’s volcano in 1897. Despite the lava flow being relatively recent, some wildlife has managed to persevere in the area; a few plant species have also started to flourish.