Fodor's Expert Review Playa Grande
Quintay
Beach
Vacation apartments keep creeping closer to the beach, which gets its fair share of sun worshippers in summer. There are two ways to reach Playa Grande: through the town, following Avenida Teniente Merino, or through the gated community of Santa Augusta. Amenities: food; parking (fee); toilets. Best for: sunset; surfing; swimming; walking.