Luxury holidays in Nicoya Peninsula
Tucked away in its own Pacific-hugged corner of Costa Rica, the Nicoya Peninsula has a stretch of sand for in-the-know beach beeliners of every inclination. Here, crayon-box-coloured villages seduce seclusion seekers with their pristine coves, aspiring yogis rest in waterfront spas and sanctuaries, and barrelling waves bring savvy surfers to little-known palm-fringed sands. Adventurous types can try their hand at kayaking or snorkelling and moonlit turtle-watching – but we won’t judge if snoozing on the white sands is top of your to-do list. When you’ve topped up your tan, explore the national parks nearby for tours of stalagmite-studded caves and heady ridge-top hikes.
When to go
Summer stretches from November to May. Serious sun-seekers should aim for between January and April. Avoid September and October when heavy rains make beach days a washout.