Playa Avellana

Playa Avellana, or ‘little Hawaii’, is a secluded white sand beach located just fifteen miles south of Tamarindo. The beach is nestled between mangrove trees and stretches both long and wide. The offshore waves can reach up to five meters making it a favorite surf spot for advanced surfers from around the world. There are as many as eight different breaks, both left and right, and it is considered one of the top surf spots in Costa Rica. Although it is not ideal for swimmers due to the strong currents, its isolated beach makes for a quiet and peaceful location to sunbath, take a nap or watch the surfers. The beach town does not have a town center and hotels and restaurants are scattered throughout the country side.