Our trip to Samara can be characterized by the title, The Great, the Bad, and the Ugly!! Samara is a great laid back town of about 4 000 people, so we were told. I'm not sure where all the people were, but a lot of homes are hidden from view because their towns are laid out a bit different than what we are used to, and also hidden by foliage. It was about a three hour car ride on very good roads with the last stretch being a bit bumpy. Once we got to Samara we easily found our way around (two main drags), and found a great place to eat, named Gusto's, that was right on the beach, and we got to eat our lunch with our feet in the sand.
The long stretch of beach is a fabulously gorgeous bay with a very calm surf. They do teach surf lessons and operate a few surf shops, but I think they have to cater to beginners.
After lunch and a walk about we found a great place to stay called Casa Del Mar. It was right across the road from the beach. Our hotel provided beach access, beach towels, chairs, pads, and loungers. Casa Del Mar is a small hotel with nineteen rooms, and a delicious breakfast included with the cost of the room. Their small pool in the courtyard was great for a cool down. The courtyard entertainment was, Bella, the parrot. She was extremely tame and had freedom from her cage which allowed her to walk all over the courtyard and breakfast area. She enjoys people and would often mimic their sounds and words.
Iguana at Gusto's.
Cute place called The Treehouse, right on the beach. There were only four units, but comes with a full kitchen, and spacious outdoor area for each unit with a barbeque, sink, table/chairs and a hammock, the pool and bar are in the back, for $130.00 a night, which I thought was reasonable for a short stay. This place needs to be booked almost a year in advance.
Walking Playa Samara.
Our hotel, Casa Del Mar.
This is Bella, Queen Bee of the hotel!
I loved Bella, but was a bit afraid of her. She has a very sharp beak!!
Breakfast area.
Now that was the GREAT!!
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