The Mal Pais area of Costa Rica has long been one of the nation’s hidden secrets with miles of uncrowded beaches and incredibly consistent waves in a truly lush, tropical setting. Mal Pais is blessed with miles of beachbreaks so it’s always possible to find an uncrowded wave.

If your idea of surfing involves a backdrop of palm trees and lush vegetation this is the perfect destination for you!

The Accommodation

Our base is a small, exclusive resort sympathetically designed to blend into it's beachfront location among palm trees and lush vegetation.

Accommodation is in detached two storey cabins sleeping two people with bathroom, fridge and most of the units have air conditioning. A pool is onsite along with a gourmet restaurant and a mini health spa offering treatments, massages and yoga.

In front of our accommodation is Playa Carmen, a long sandy beach with mellow, peeling waves for beginners and intermediates. A short walk north is Playa Santa Teresa, renowned as one of Costa Rica’s best beachbreaks with faster, steeper waves for experienced surfers or intermediates looking to improve.

The Cost

For prices and availability please contact us in the office on 01271 890 400.

Other Activities

 

The area is rich in wildlife, Howler Monkeys are regularly seen in the trees and a short distance south is Cabo Blanco National Park, one of Costa Rica’s first parks containing a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Snorkelling trips, canopy tours and trips to spectacular waterfalls can all be arranged locally. This sleepy town is slowly waking up to tourism and there are a number of good quality restaurants and bars, a number of surf shops and a medical centre.

Flights

To book these flights please contact Robinson Travel, tel: 01237 476 798.

Surf South West do not book flights, however we can assist you in obtaining good prices from Robinson Travel, a retail agent for an ATOL holder. We will negotiate the provisional arrangements for your flights that are appropriate to your itinerary and then put you in touch direct with Robinson Travel for you to pay and book your flights. In return Robinson Travel will confirm your flight times and invoice you separately. Please note that we do not take payment for flights ourselves, however by ensuring that you are booking with a retail agent for an ATOL holder you can be assured that your flights are financially protected under an ATOL licence. Robinson Travel can be telephoned on 01237 476798 or e-mail: Kay@robinson-travel.com

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Financial Protection
For your financial protection, Surf South West complies with the European Package Travel Directive by holding all monies in an independently administered trust account until the completion of your holiday. The trust account is administered by Stevens and Willey Certified Accountants, 9 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TZ

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