Playa Blanca:
The small fishing town of Playa Blanca, makes an attractive holiday destination. The newly built promenade is the heart of the place for visitors, with its rows of cafés and restaurants. At midday and especially in the evenings, when people have returned from the beaches, the promenade walk is full of people.
Swimming in Playa Blanca.
The nicest beach is the Playa Dorada, or Golden Beach. lt is near the centre of the village, very clean and, being partly man-made, it is well protected and safe.
There is also another small beach between the restaurants and shops in the middle of the centre.
And behind the harbour you will find another beach called Playa Flamingo, with a lively atmosphere around.
The beautiful natural beaches of Papagayo are famous and can be reached along a coastal track.
Playa Dorada:
Just beyond the promenade in Playa Blanca, there is a wide bay with the lovely beach of Playa Dorada, in front of a hotel of the same name.
There is plenty of sand here to play with, and the sea for paddling and swimming. The water is crystal clear and the sand slopes gently downwards. Good swimmers can swim around a small rocky island.
There are bars, a restaurant and kiosk, also daybeds and sun umbrellas available. There are toilet facilities and a large car-park. All the best things for a sunny day on the beach.
One can walk into the village from here in about 10 minutes, the path leads into the promenade.
Car Hire:
Please feel free to contact us if you would like help in hiring a car if you choose to do so.
If you wish to totally relax then car hire is not essential. There is a daily half hourly bus service with stops near the villa and we can offer a collection and delivery service to and from the airport. This would also cut out the need to wait for taxis which can often mean a long wait.