Tola · 整套平房 · 2室0床1.0卫 · 可住2人 · Dale's Little House
I first sailed into the bay called Pie de Gigante ( foot of the Giant) in 1976. It was magic, beautiful but Costa Rica beckoned with the stories of empty wave and deserted beaches. Once those wave were crowded and the beached developed I returned to Playa Gigante. I'd spent most of my life looking for Cool Places and this is where I stopped looking and started building. Gigante is off the beaten path and still a fishing village, not an Expat hangout. This is my own home. Built like a boat with cedar interior. Pretty darn nice if I say so myself, Steps from the beach amongst a cool little community of travlers. Lots of nice comfortable places on the property to chill or work. There are three repeaters for the broadband fiberoptic internet. There is a small but well equipped store on the property for food and beverages. Great swimming beach in front and surfing is just a five min walk away.
A real gem right at the beach. It's a quiet place with a beautiful outdoor area. Right across the cabin is a super market that offers all you need. The surfing beach playa amarilla is just a 10 minutes walk away. I definitely recommend that place.
Right by the ocean and an awesome convenience store. Simple but everything you need for a beach stay.
Where to eat:
Standing on the beach. looking at the ocean, if you turn right you will come to a small hill we call the LOMA. At the bottom of the Loma is Mana Lynn's and the Gigante Spanish Language School. Dona Lynn cooks Nica style meals over a wood fire. Everything is good. Consult the white board for options. Ask the price before you order, sometimes there is confusion over the price. They are a good source for close, cold beer. Bring your own bottle to trade so you can get a cheaper price.
If you turn left right at the front fence and follow it across the river you will come to the Bar Cascada. This short cut keeps you from having to walk thru Dona Lynn's. Cascade sells ice cold beer to go and tacos, burritos and chicken dinners. All very good. Remember that we reuse the beer bottles in Nicaragua so to avoid paying a deposit take a bottle from the bucket in the largest chill zone. Look around you will see it.
Buena Vista is at the top of the Loma and offers a commanding view of the sunset and beach to the north. The food is good.
Now, if you were to turn left on the beach, right next door you can get a drink from 4 to 8 and have a great third floor view. Continue south on the beach and you will come to Mirador Margarita's. This is a beachfront restaurant that doesn't serve margaritas but the fish is some of the best in town. The reason for this is the fish processing plant is owned by the same family. It is just next-door on the inland side. You can buy fresh fish here also.
Now leaving the beach and walking down the road to the right and the center of town
you will come to Blue Sol. They have Wifi, TV and an upstairs dining room. Some guests love the food and others say it's just passable. Service is inconsistent.
Across the street Kitty Corner is an un-named restaurant. Dotina Cachita cooks wonderful meals but bring a good book. It takes awhile.
Next-door is the Eskimo Ice Cream store!
Across the street is Mar y Mar. Another place offering typical Nica style foods. They were really popular till they installed the JukeBox. Sometimes the noise is just a bit much.
About another block down the road is Michelle's. This is the “fancy" place in town. Weekends are full of people from Managua. They have proper drinks and an extensive menu . I've eaten there twice.
Party Wave has smoothies and lunch specials on the right side of the street.
The next restaurant down the road is “Juntos" pronounced who n tos. Canadian run bar and restaurant, that is probably the most popular in town. They have oven fired pizza on Fridays and they really work hard on quality and service.
Then you have The Hostel which is called Camino Gigante. The restaurant is there and they have food. Most everyone goes for the drinking. Tons of people. Wednesday is open mike night with local talent. In this little town, it is a big deal.
Next door to the Hostel is Giant's Foot surf tours. They are only open to the public on Monday for Burger Night. Go early and and the rush.
Many places rent surfboards, I recommend Doug at Salty's Surfboard Rentals. Go all the way into town on the only road till you have to turn left. There he is.
Taxi's are the easiest way to get around but there are buses that run twice a day and will pick-up and drop you off right in front. Ask about having a drive meet your flight or from anywhere else you happen to be in Nicaragua. Great service in a very nice car. Safe driver
自我介绍
Dale has been living in Nicaragua since 1993. During this time he has lived in and encouraged a sweet little community in Playa Gigante. He has a beachfront compound of eight dwellings and two stores to furnish food, clothing and hardgoods to the guests and surrounding community. Dale recently sold his boat and spends more time around Cool Places. You have to talk loud cause his ears are usually filled with water
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