Playa Avellana, Tamarindo

4.6

#2 of 7 in Parks in Tamarindo

Beach · Nature / Park

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Surfers will want to go off the beaten path and head to Playa Avellana, a laid-back white sand beach with world-class waves up to 5.5 m (18 ft) tall. Locally known as "Little Hawaii" the beach is popular with surfers of all skill levels who flock to the secluded stretch of sand at high tide. Because of the strong currents swimming not recommended, but the beach is good for lounging. Hang out at the iconic bar and restaurant hidden in the thick shade of palm trees, where a resident pig named Lola will welcome you. To visit Playa Avellana on your holiday in Tamarindo, and find out what else Tamarindo has to offer, use our Tamarindo.

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4.6

By 83benjaminb

What a nice beach. Great restaurants on the beach and mostly locals. Not too crowded despite the holiday.

What a nice beach. Great restaurants on the beach and mostly locals. Not too crowded despite the holiday. more »
By Y6535QNjohnm

Weather you walked north or south on the beach you saw some of the most beautiful scenery on any coast anywhere. You have a variety of beaches with lots of sand, swimming, surfing and even horseback.... more

Weather you walked north or south on the beach you saw some of the most beautiful scenery on any coast anywhere. You have a variety of beaches with lots of sand, swimming, surfing and even horseback.... more »

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By Lisa Trgovac

I loved my experience at this beach. Not too crowded, a ton of different types of waves, some of them long. Great places to eat and access the beach. Food and drinks are able access.

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By Andrew Ruggles

Truly a beautiful area. It has a quaint feel and with Lola's close by you can have great food while enjoying a lovely beach. I would recommend using a SUV at a minimum to get there as the dirt roads can at times require a high ground clearance to arrive. There are several places to choose from in various budgets should you want to stay in the area. Enjoy!

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