Playa Avellanas
Geographically and atmospherically separated from Langosta, this beach is a beautiful 1-km (˝-mi) stretch of pale-gold sand with rocky outcroppings, a river mouth, and a mangrove swamp estuary.
In order to get there you have to drive inland from Tamarindo to Villareal and then 13 km (8 mi) down a very bumpy road.
Locals claim there are eight surf spots when the swell is strong.
There's a funky seasonal beach café called Lola's on the Beach (complete with a beach-loving pet pig named Lola) where you can hang out on driftwood tables and stools and exchange surfing stories while sipping fruit smoothies.
In order to get there you have to drive inland from Tamarindo to Villareal and then 13 km (8 mi) down a very bumpy road.
Locals claim there are eight surf spots when the swell is strong.
There's a funky seasonal beach café called Lola's on the Beach (complete with a beach-loving pet pig named Lola) where you can hang out on driftwood tables and stools and exchange surfing stories while sipping fruit smoothies.