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Playa Grande: Expansive Tawny Beach with Turquoise Waters, Palms, and Surf Lessons

Discover Playa Grande, a stunning long and broad tawny beach framed by vibrant aquamarine waters on one side and a lush fringe of palm trees on the other. Dramatic white cliffs rise starkly into the ocean in the distance. A local surf school offers lessons for all skill levels.


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