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Casa del Mar

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Casa de mar is a friendly lodge and surfing centre overlooking popular Sunzal Beach on El Salvador’s Pacific coast.

Accommodation at Casa de Mar is set into a hillside beside a palm-fringed black-sand beach, which is volcanic in origin. The property consists of raised bungalows peppering well-tended gardens of cacao plants and mango trees.

Simply decorated rooms have open plan living areas and either terraces or balconies, while some have sea views and suites have hot tubs.

The pool and terrace overlooks the beach, while the large cliff-side semi-al-fresco restaurant blends El Salvadorian with Mediterranean style and a focus on fresh seafood. Surfing equipment and tuition is also available; Sunzal is an internationally known surfing destination for the consistency of its waves.

What our clients say

I felt that our visit helped local people and economies, especially in El Salvador. I tried to buy local and go to local cafes wherever possible and was encouraged and…
PC, London Apr 2011
It was all fascinating and was a trip of so many contrasts. If I had to pick out two experiences that have stayed most strongly in my memory - for…
DM, Nottingham Feb 2020
A highlight was watching the sunrise at Casa del Mar and my family loving surfing.
JMM, London Jan 2020
Most Memorable Moment?: Meeting the civil war veteran guerrillas.
PH, May 2017
The transfer from leon to suchitoto was hard work but the trip across the gulf was worth it!
HC, Leyburn Feb 2014
The highlight was the friendliness and openness of the people in El Salvador and being in a country not overrun by tourists.
SB, Cambourne Feb 2019

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