By-the-wind sailors, surfers, and sunsets at Jalama Beach

 

Our timing was just right to see miles of the beach covered with Velella velella, also known as by-the-wind sailors or sea rafts. These deep purple creatures, a distant relative of jelly fish, travel the seas propelled by the winds captured by their sail. They usually stay far out at sea but are sometimes pushed to shore in certain sea conditions. Lots of surfers, gorgeous sunsets and miles of beach hiking make this off the beaten path place special. Have to again mention the Jalama burger as well. Worth the trip just for that!