Isla Fernandina (Fernandina, or Narborough Island)

Isla Fernandina (Fernandina, or Narborough Island) was named in honour of King Ferdinand II of Aragón, who sponsored the voyage of Columbus. The island covers 642 km² (248 sq mi) of volcanic rock and its highest point sits 1,494 m (4,902 ft) above sea level.

It is the most recently formed island of the Galápagos archipelago.

Black lava rocks form a narrow stretch of land, known as Punta Espinosa, where you can see hundreds of marine iguanas. Othe animals that live on Fernandina and in the surrounding waters include flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins, pelicans, Galápagos sea lions and Galápagos fur seals. There are also mangrove forests.

Fernandina is the westernmost island of the Galápagos archipelago.

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