A few years ago (1999), while surveying the beaches and hotels in Tamarindo Costa Rica's popular recreation area, I visited the Melia Resort and Country Club, a luxury all-inclusive resort that had opened recently at Playa Conchal. Although I am not saying very much pro from large all-inclusive resorts, because of the rather severe effects on the environment, I must admit that the Melia has been tastefully executed and the 18-hole golf course, was very impressive - despite the massive amounts ofWater is needed to obtain them. Even more impressive was the dazzling beauty of Playa Conchal, a beach that belongs in any case a kind in Costa Rica.
The sand on Playa Conchal is composed of millions of crushed shells of many different colors, it looks white, but with a decidedly pink tint and is very cool on - definitely not your typical beach. The waters are a magnificent turquoise blue with a very gentle surf - perfect for swimming and snorkeling.Reminds me a little of the beaches, you will find in the Mexican Caribbean. In addition to the extensive Melia Resort, located at the southern end of the beach, there are a number of other small towns scattered along the hills. Located north of Playa Conchal, separated by a rocky hill, lies the small village of Brasilito - the sand at Playa Brasilito are a light gray and the water a dirty brown, in contrast to the adjacent Playa Conchal.
Like allIs for beaches in Costa Rica, Playa Conchal open to the public, but unless you stay at the Melia hotel or at one of the hills, the only way to Playa Conchal, swimming around the promontory that separates them from Playa Brasilito. The alternative is argues that the Melia Hotel for a fee one days to use their facilities (and) they have access to the beach. In my opinion, is Playa Conchal is by far the best (and most unique) beach in Costa Rica.
