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If you haven't booked your FUN IN THE SUN trip to the warm winter Haven of Samara for 2013 you better hurry! Travel booking is in full swing and if you don't hurry you may miss out on booking your first choice location.
WHY SAMARA?
1. BEST BEACH IN ALL OF COSTA RICA!!!
This is our and many others opinion as Samara Beach is rated one of the top beach destinations in the world. The crescent shape bay that is semi protected by a reef makes Samara a great beach for surf and swimming. Unlike most all of the other beaches in Costa Rica, Samara beach has the best of both worlds without the stronger undertow and stronger rip tides found in the rest of Costa Rica. If that is not enough you can take surfing lessons or just work on your tan.
2. GREAT PLACE TO RELAX!!!
Because of the wonderful beach and serenity of the views in Samara, Samara Beach is a great relaxation destination. Whether you just want to lay listless under the palm lined beach or take in a massage on the beach you will find just what you want in Samara.
3. FANTASTIC RESTAURANTS!!!
Samara is a quaint beach town where you can dine anywhere and anytime of days in your flipflops and bathing suit while dining on fine cuisine. Check this blog for photos of the food of Samara. You will find some of the greatest Pizza we have ever eaten under the stairs in town. Terrific Thai food there as well. Gustos on the beach has the best view and fantastic deals on combo meals whether you want to dine by candlelight or with the family. Locanda has great fish soup! It is out of this world.....there are many more restaurants in Samara than the ones mentioned here. Wherever you decide to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner we have never had a bad meal in Samara.
4. COSTA RICAN ADVENTURES!!!
Just as many come to CR to do nothing others come to get the adrenaline churning with adventure. You can find adventure in Samara. There are tours available and a zipline. You can even drive yourself to nearby waterfalls. You can experience any adventure you desire right from the comfort of the condo in Samara!
Waterfall near LaRoca just outside of Samara
If you have only played in the water or used your boogie board for fun in the surf you can also take surf lessons in Samara. The cost of the lessons usually includes the use of the board and some of the schools include board rental for the week. Why not try hanging ten in Samara?
No vacation would be complete without a wonderful pool to swim and relax. At Veneto we have a great pool and you can watch and hear the surf while taking a dip. Sunsets from the pool are spectacular!
5. SAMARA BEACH IS CLOSE AND AN EASY DRIVE FROM EITHER AIRPORT
Whether you decide to arrive in Liberia or San Jose you can easily drive to Samara, take the bus, taxi, or private driver. The road from both Airports is paved and easy to navigate. Samara is a 90 minute easy drive from Liberia or about four hour drive from San Jose Airport. See prior blog posting for directions and landmarks along the way from either airport.
6. EXPERIENCE NEARBY CARILLO BEACH FROM SAMARA
Just a short ride from Samara is Carillo Beach. This beach is gorgeous! There is nothing built on the beach. The only natives here are the beautiful palm trees that line the beach. During the week there is almost no one there and you will feel like there is nothing between you and the nature of the beach. Be wary though if you are thinking of staying here. Carillo accomodations are not near the beach and you need a car. There is also no shopping here so if you need to go get groceries you will need to drive to Samara or walk. It is about 7KM from Carillo to Samara.
7. WIDE RANGE OF PLACES TO STAY IN SAMARA
Whether you want to stay at a more budget Youth Hostel, hotel, condo or rent a home for your stay you can find it all in Samara. The Youth Hostel is near the Spanish School just a bit North of the main street. You will find places much further North of the main street, but in my opinion these places lack a good view and they are not near the restaurants. The owners tout closeness to the beach but do not tell you that you will have to walk quite a way to eat or buy groceries and probably you will want a car to stay there.
Most of the homes are up in the hills above the beach. I have driven by most of them and read their descriptions online. You will have a gorgeous view from these homes, but there is usually an equally big fee for the rental as they are a full size home. You will need a car to stay at these homes unless you are young and in great shape and love walking up and down the hill quite a ways back and forth to the beach and town. But these are very nice in these homes.
There are hotels on the beach where you can just about walk from your room to the water. It is my experience that many families don't really like these hotels and we have had guests that stayed in these hotels and then changed to our condo. You won't really have a view, but you will be near the restaurant.
There are quite a few condos in Samara, but in our opinion none have the proximity to the beach and the view that the condos at Veneto have to offer. I think when I tell folks that inquire about our condo this they sometimes think I am just trying to sell them on staying at our condo. I can tell you that a few folks have chosed one of these other condos and called when they came home and told me they wished they had stayed at our condo.
Some of the condos may be a bit closer to the beach, but they are much further from town, these have no view. The ones in Carillo are far from the beach and many with no view. Veneto boasts several units with balconys and you can actually hear the surf as you watch the waves come in from your private balcony. Which I love. I can tell you that it is a full time job to watch the beach and surf while drinking your morning coffee.
8. EXERCISE FACILITY AND YOGA!
Whether you dream of practicing your Yoga on the beach or just want to hit the gym you can do both in Samara. Just across from Gustos on the beach is a gym that you can pay by the week to use. They have an airconditioned facility with equipment. There is also a jacuzzi you can use with your membership.
9. MASSAGE!
Not only does Samara have a Spanish School that travelers from all over the world attend, Samara has a massage school where you can get an inexpensive massage. At these prices you can pamper yourself on a daily basis. If you want an out of the world experience then you must have a massage on the beach. The massage therapist hut is near Gustos on the beach. If Samara isn't heaven enough for you the massage from this woman will complete your trip!
10. THE ONLY THING MISSING IS YOU!!!
Don't wait to book your trip. You will love Samara. Don't take my word for it, do your research. There are beautiful beaches all over Costa Rica. Some have no one there and others are very busy tourist havens. Samara is just a perfect blend of local Costa Ricans, Expats and tourists. Beware, once you come to Samara you will never be the same and when you get home....well, only one thing will be on your mind....Coming back home to Samara.
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