Torio was everything I needed it to be: calm, beautiful, relaxing, inspiring. I had been looking forward to this trip like a kid looking forward to Christmas (which btw, is right around the corner... how the hell did that even happen?! It caught me by surprise.).
We stayed at Cabañas Torio, which is a small cabin compound 7 minute walk to the beach (when it is high tide you can hear the waves crashing on the shore). There are about 8 small cabins, all with a/c, fans and hot water. The cabins are small, but perfect. Most fit about two people, though they do have bigger cabins that fit up to four people. The cabins also have tv's with cable, although I don't see the point of it (don't tell me that you came to a gorgeous beach to watch shitty tv!). The cabin compound also has a restaurant that is open for breakfast and dinner, with accessible prices and tasty, fresh seafood (ask for the catch of the day!).
Torio is a gorgeous little beach surrounded by verdant green hillsides that tumble down to the bay. It's a volcanic area, which is why the sand is dark, almost black. The beaches in this area are wide and expansive; when it's low tide, it's really low. It is a perfect place for long walks on the beach, perfect for beach combers or the athletic type who enjoys outdoor jogging.
Calypso cooling off in a small pond.
View from the top of one of the hills overlooking Torio.
This is not the view from the cabins! We did a little minor trespassing in order to get these gorgeous shots.