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.
Overview
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.
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.
Christi Betinsoli, my long lost bestfriend
Christi, it's Laura Crowell from Los Gatos High School. I've been trying to find you for the last 20 years!! Oh my god, poker and a reastaurant in Costa Rica. So cool!!! I miss you and think of you often send me a message when ypu can, k?
comment by Joe, 2008-02-12 00:33:19
LoLa's
Christie -
Can you give me some info or perhaps take a couple pic of the chairs at the restaurant? I would like to try and make a couple for my pool. Your place is amazing and we had a blast this past week.
comment by Jimmy, 2009-08-24 09:36:01