Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica’s best known surf spots, and the most developed beach on the Nicoya Peninsula. The bustling surfer mecca in the Bay of Tamarindo boasts many services and amenities which are hard to come by in most parts of Costa Rica, and the nearby airport of Liberia makes Tamarindo easily accessible from North American and European cities. An assortment of excellent beaches extends to both sides of Tamarindo and makes it a strategic location for exploring Guanacaste’s sun-kissed coastline. Tamarindo offers a good and many surf spots, fashion and specialty shops, well-assorted supermarkets, banks, car rentals, tour operators and spa and health-oriented services. Tamarindo's multi-cultural composition yields a range of gourmet restaurants.