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The Guanacaste province of Costa Rica is known far and wide for its exotic beaches and lush sceneries. Lying 30 minutes along the Guanacaste coast from the more well known destinations of San Juanillo, El Ostional, and Nosara, Marbella is one of the province’s more laid back beach destinations. Marbella is a popular surfer's destination; this once sleepy fishing village is now one of the least secluded areas along the Gold Coast, as it is fast becoming a major tourist attraction.
Lying between Playa Manzanillo and Playa Ostional, the beautiful and picturesque town of Marbella is full of character and charm. The gorgeous Playa Marbella or Marbella beach with its stunning white sands and clear blue waters is within easy walking distance from town. The beach here is one of the best in the area for surfers, as it offers world class consistent surf breaks due to offshore winds. With these excellent conditions, it is no wonder that many local as well as foreign surfers come here on a regular basis. However, it should be noted that Playa Marbella is meant for the more experienced and skilled surfers, as the waves here can get pretty rough. The beach is normally quite quiet and is rarely crowded, making it ideal for the surfer who wishes to get away.
If you wish to go swimming or indulge in any other water sport activities, the beaches of Playa Manzanillo and Playa Azul are much better. Also, near by is the Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Ostional or the Ostional Wildlife Reserve, which houses an important nesting ground for the Ridley sea turtle in Costa Rica. This turtle refuge is the second most important of its kind in the country. The nearest large towns to Marbella are Santa Cruz and Tamarindo, which are at least an hour’s journey by bus. Marbella is also a great base camp if you wish to visit the historic Marino las Baulas de Guanacaste National Park close to Tamarindo, which is close by.
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