Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Some decent sized sets finally arriving off fresh SSW swell. Sunny day, moderate side-offshore breeze.

Best Value Beach Rentals

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  Southern Dream

  Modern 4 bedroom on-the-sand beach house located directly back from the Panga Drops surf break. Dedicated WiFi, standby generator, full a/c and beachfront swimming pool.

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  Casa la Selva

  Two independent units 50yrds from the beach/ 3 minutes walk from Colorados surf break. Big pool, fully FULLY loaded!! Total flexibility for groups of two to six.

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  Casi Cielo

  3b/4b. Huge swimming pool, dedicated media room with 50" TV and top-end BOSE surround sound. 5 minutes bike ride from Colorados, bikes included. Or 3 minutes by car.

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  The Wave Garden

  150 yards out from its shaded beach terrace, the extended center line of 'The Wave Garden' crosses over the most consistent sand bar at the mighty Colorados beach break.

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  Casa Bella: Luxury 4 Bedroom Colonial Style Beach House

  4 br colonial style beach house with tropical garden surrounding beach entrance swimming pool. Just 50 yards from the beach, less than 2 minutes walk from Colorados.

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  Beach Front Condo on Panga Drops Surf Break

  2B/2B second story, on the sand. Short walk to Colorado. Internet, TV, swimming pool, drinking water and best view

Good Surf Days

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  Playa Colorado: Overhead, Glass Perfection

  5-6ft, glassy barrels all day. Overcast.

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  Playa Colorado: Overhead, Glassy

  Fresh swell coming in. At first rippy & disorganized, but sorted itself out thorough the day and was working well by the afternoon. 17 seconds, 3ft at 210 degrees.

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  Playa Colorado: Chest High, Clean

  As usual the pros showed up a day late. Shame this lot weren't here Saturday, Sunday and Monday...

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  Playa Colorado: Overhead, Glass Perfection

  Mystery swell Has lost its punch, but still pumping!! Super hollow barrels opening up over the southern sand bar.

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  Playa Colorado: Overhead, Glassy

  Mystery swell filled in through the night and been pumping all day. Looking good for the week ahead and a big one on the long range for early next week.

Granada Colonial Rentals

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  Casa Alta: Unique Tropical Garden & Swimming Pool

  Three bedrooms set around a tropical courtyard garden with a huge swimming pool. Located in a quiet and safe neighbourhood this is one of Granada's best rental homes.

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  Casa Consulado: Restored Colonial House in Granada

  Peacefully located and walkable to many of Granada's tourist attractions, well appointed 4b/4b Casa Consulado is one of the Granada's most desirable rental homes.

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  Casa Blanca - The Finest Rental Home in Granada

  Newly restored, luxuriously appointed colonial home located right next door to Granada's famous cathedral.

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  Original Three Bedroom Colonial House in Granada

  Recently refurbished colonial house just four blocks from Granada's bustling central park.

Interesting Businesses

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  Kitesurf Tours in Nicaragua

  All inclusive guided kitesurf tours in Nicaragua from December through March. Awesome wind conditions, tons of great spots. All sessions professionally photographed.

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  Los Patios Hotel and Spa, Granada, Nicaragua

  Contemporary Scandinavian design fused into a traditional colonial Granada home. Large chlorine-free swimming pool, five superb bedrooms & excellent customer service/ concierge.

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  Hotel La Bocona in Granada, Nicaragua

  Not strictly a hotel, but one of the most pleasant places to stay in Granada nonetheless. Set in an in tact colonial mansion, half of all revenue (not profit, REVENUE) goes to a Granada's most active children's charity.

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  Melting Elefante Bed and Breakfast at Popoyo

  One of the most unusual structures you're likely to see outside of a book on Gaudi, the Melting Elefante is located right on the sand and enjoys direct views of the Popoyo Surf Breaks.

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  Delphi Architects in Managua

  Delphi Arquitectos & Asociados are a dynamic and experienced architecture firm with offices in the hills above Managua in Nicaragua. Specialists in residential, corporate and retails design.

Great Value Real Estate

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  1508 Square Meter Beach Lot at Playa Colorado Surf Break

  B25 is a 1,508 square meter lot just 30 seconds walk from Colorados. Corner location gives great access and multiple possible orientations for eventual construction.

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  4 Bedroom Ocean View House at Playa Colorado Surf Break

  Nicaragua's most successful rental property located less than 1 minutes walk from Colorados surf break.

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  7000 Square Foot Beachfront House in Playa Guacalito

  One of Nicaragua's premium ocean front properties, Yesterday's Dreams is located on a private beach within the awe-inspiring Guacalito de la Isla development.

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  2.3 Acre Ocean View Lot in Los Perros

  Set atop the hill behind the Los Perros point, 2.3 acre LP38 boasts some of the best 360 degree panoramic views in the region.

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  2 Bedroom Beach Front Condo at Panga Drops Surf Break

  This Villas Iguana condo with direct views of Panga Drops surf break demands a closer look! Comes fully equipped & ready to use.

What's News?

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  The Nicaragua Winds: Enhanced Trades and Papagayo

  Winter trade winds funneled through a narrow gap in the Central American Cordillera give great kitesurf conditions in Lake Nicaragua. Occasional 'Papagayo' blasts really light the place up.

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  The Nicaragua Surf Season

  When is the best time to book a surf trip to Nicaragua? When is the Nicaragua surf season? What is the Canicula?

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  Driving from Managua Airport to Guacalito, Hacienda Iguana and Rancho Santana

  Over 60 photos and an interactive Google map detailing the route from Managua airport to Hacienda Iguana