Marchena Island

The island's name, Marchena Island (Spanish: Isla Marchena), comes from the Spanish monk, Frey Antonio de Marchena. It has an area of 130 km² and a maximum altitude of 343 meters. The island is not set up for visitors, although the surrounding water is used by aquatic divers on organised tours. People generally see the island as they sail around the northern part of Isabela on the way to Tower Island. Marchena is Tower Island's nearest neighbor, about 45 miles due west.

Marchena Island

The island's name, Marchena Island (Spanish: Isla Marchena), comes from the Spanish monk, Frey Antonio de Marchena. It has an area of 130 km² and a maximum altitude of 343 meters. The island is not set up for visitors, although the surrounding water is used by aquatic divers on organised tours. People generally see the island as they sail around the northern part of Isabela on the way to Tower Island. Marchena is Tower Island's nearest neighbor, about 45 miles due west.