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Playa Avellanas is about 10km south of Tamarindo - although its more like 20km by dirt-roads. English (Translate this text in English): Playa Avellanas is about 10km south of Tamarindo - although its more like 20km by dirt-roads. English (Translate this text in English): Playa Avellanas is about 10km south of Tamarindo - although its more like 20km by dirt-roads. English (Translate this text in English): Playa Avellanas is about 10km south of Tamarindo - although its more like 20km by dirt-roads. DistanceTake a car WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know

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Avellona is an alternative to Playa Negra - being a less radical spot. The beach is a typical long sandy Guanacaste sandy cresent. At the southern end (in front of the parking) is a small rock platform which produces some OK lefts at mid to high tide. The main spot on the beach is the 'rivermouth' - which is not much more than a depression in the sand at the Northern End. A small rocky area here holds sand and produces a quality peak, with the right being the longer ride. The waves pick up fast on the 'reef' - but this is not in the same league as Playa Negra. Many people rate this as a better break than the more easily accessible Tamarindo rivermouth.

English (Translate this text in English): Avellona is an alternative to Playa Negra - being a less radical spot. The beach is a typical long sandy Guanacaste sandy cresent. At the southern end (in front of the parking) is a small rock platform which produces some OK lefts at mid to high tide. The main spot on the beach is the 'rivermouth' - which is not much more than a depression in the sand at the Northern End. A small rocky area here holds sand and produces a quality peak, with the right being the longer ride. The waves pick up fast on the 'reef' - but this is not in the same league as Playa Negra. Many people rate this as a better break than the more easily accessible Tamarindo rivermouth.

English (Translate this text in English): Avellona is an alternative to Playa Negra - being a less radical spot. The beach is a typical long sandy Guanacaste sandy cresent. At the southern end (in front of the parking) is a small rock platform which produces some OK lefts at mid to high tide. The main spot on the beach is the 'rivermouth' - which is not much more than a depression in the sand at the Northern End. A small rocky area here holds sand and produces a quality peak, with the right being the longer ride. The waves pick up fast on the 'reef' - but this is not in the same league as Playa Negra. Many people rate this as a better break than the more easily accessible Tamarindo rivermouth.

English (Translate this text in English): Avellona is an alternative to Playa Negra - being a less radical spot. The beach is a typical long sandy Guanacaste sandy cresent. At the southern end (in front of the parking) is a small rock platform which produces some OK lefts at mid to high tide. The main spot on the beach is the 'rivermouth' - which is not much more than a depression in the sand at the Northern End. A small rocky area here holds sand and produces a quality peak, with the right being the longer ride. The waves pick up fast on the 'reef' - but this is not in the same league as Playa Negra. Many people rate this as a better break than the more easily accessible Tamarindo rivermouth.

Atmosphere

Yet another beautiful beach - slightly less easy to get to (you need a car) - and a 5min walk down the beach - but a fun wave when the swell is not closing it out, and when other better known spots are crowded.

English (Translate this text in English): Yet another beautiful beach - slightly less easy to get to (you need a car) - and a 5min walk down the beach - but a fun wave when the swell is not closing it out, and when other better known spots are crowded.

English (Translate this text in English): Yet another beautiful beach - slightly less easy to get to (you need a car) - and a 5min walk down the beach - but a fun wave when the swell is not closing it out, and when other better known spots are crowded.

English (Translate this text in English): Yet another beautiful beach - slightly less easy to get to (you need a car) - and a 5min walk down the beach - but a fun wave when the swell is not closing it out, and when other better known spots are crowded.

General

Worth going and visiting - also fun as there are at least three different breaks on this beach (including the beach break itself). A new and relaxingly designed beach front bar makes for a cool hangout : good batidos, juices and pizzas - if not the cheapest place around its still worth it.

Lastly, watch out for a local 400kg pig which likes to hang out in the shallow surf- loosing your fins on a pig would be a sad end to a days surfing.

English (Translate this text in English): Worth going and visiting - also fun as there are at least three different breaks on this beach (including the beach break itself). A new and relaxingly designed beach front bar makes for a cool hangout : good batidos, juices and pizzas - if not the cheapest place around its still worth it.<br /><br />Lastly, watch out for a local 400kg pig which likes to hang out in the shallow surf- loosing your fins on a pig would be a sad end to a days surfing.

English (Translate this text in English): Worth going and visiting - also fun as there are at least three different breaks on this beach (including the beach break itself). A new and relaxingly designed beach front bar makes for a cool hangout : good batidos, juices and pizzas - if not the cheapest place around its still worth it.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;Lastly, watch out for a local 400kg pig which likes to hang out in the shallow surf- loosing your fins on a pig would be a sad end to a days surfing.

English (Translate this text in English): Worth going and visiting - also fun as there are at least three different breaks on this beach (including the beach break itself). A new and relaxingly designed beach front bar makes for a cool hangout : good batidos, juices and pizzas - if not the cheapest place around its still worth it.&amp;lt;br &amp;#47;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br &amp;#47;&amp;gt;Lastly, watch out for a local 400kg pig which likes to hang out in the shallow surf- loosing your fins on a pig would be a sad end to a days surfing.

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