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Playa Avallana Beach

Playa Avellana is located 10 kilometers south of Tamarindo in Guanacaste province, near the beautiful Playa Junquillal. The biggest allure of this beach is the fantastic surfing it presents to many expert and pro surfers from all over the world. Known as ‘little Hawaii’ by the locals, the offshore swells here can reach as high as 18 feet, making Playa Avellana a dream destination for any surfer.

A rather isolated beach with calm and tranquil surroundings, Avellana beach is a short distance north of Playa Negra. You can either access this beach from Villareal (next to Tamarindo) or from Santa Cruz. However, do keep in mind that the roads leading to the beach are dirt and are not paved. With around eight different surf breaks (both right and left breaks) found along the sea shore, Playa Avellana is a great place for experienced surfers. The best time to surf this two-kilometer long white sand beach is when the tide is high, and the waves form near perfect tubes.

Not the best place for swimming due to strong currents, Avellana beach is perfect for those who want a quiet place to relax and get away from the humdrum of other beaches. If you do not surf, you can always take an extended horse back ride along the shore, or unwind at the bar on the beach, which plays some pretty good music. The accommodations at Playa Avellana are also quite cheap, affordable and reasonable as well.

If you enjoy a good game of golf, you can stay at the expensive and luxurious Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort with its fantastic 18-hole championship golf course. Designed by Mike Young, this course is considered to be one of the best golf courses in Central America. An unusual attraction of Playa Avellana that every tourist should try and get the opportunity to see is the resident 400kg pig named Lola that hangs out in the shallow surf of the beach.

 
 
 
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