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Review:
Avellana is recognized as one of the most spectacular beaches near Tamarindo. For miles all you can see is pristine white coral sand, shaded by ancient trees battered by winds, scrub, and mangroves. The beach stretches between Tamarindo's two other beaches - Playa Langosta and Playa Negra. There are some rocky stretches with tide pools, but mostly it is powdery fine white coral sand and clear turquoise water. It is a perfect swimming beach as the bottom drops gently and there are very few underwater rocks.
But, what really draws tourists to Avellana, is that there are spectacular surfing conditions year around, with waves coming from both the north and south. There are so many great surfing spots that advanced surfers produced a map to help other surfers locate an ideal spot.
Playa Avellana, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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