Top 10 entered the best beaches of the Dominican Republic according to tourists.
10. The beaches of the island of Saona
The beaches of Saona Island opens the top ten best coastal areas of the Dominican Republic to relax by the sea. Stunningly beautiful beaches are the main attractions of this place. The most famous beach is called Playa de la Canto. It shot the shots of some films and many commercials. For example, some episodes of the Hollywood blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” were filmed here. White sandy beaches are located between the turquoise sea water and spectacular groves of coconut palms. Some excursions to the island include lunch on the beach, which includes delicious traditional Dominican products and local drinks.
9. The beaches of the resort of Playa Dorado
Beaches of Playa Dorado some of the best in the Dominican Republic. They are considered the cleanest, most well-groomed and beautiful in the entire Dominican Republic and on the entire northern coast. Playa Dorada is rightly called the “Golden”, the fact is that amber has been mined for centuries on this coast of the Dominican Republic, “sunny stones” can still be found in the golden sand of the beach, so locals call the northern coast of their country “Amber Coast” (Costa del Barn). Holidays in Playa Dorada are ideal for travelers with young children, as it is convenient to get here. The sand here is very shallow and soft, the entrance to the sea is gentle and comfortable.
8. Macau
Macau has long been the hallmark of this Dominican Republic. Macau belongs to the wild beaches, and almost completely preserved its originality. This is striking at first sight, which, undoubtedly, will appeal to lovers of such exotics. And if you also take into account the fact that Bavaro belongs to the main resort towns of the Republic, then such a rare “pearl” will even deserve special attention from vacationers. But the main advantage of this place is the complete absence of coral reefs, which are broken by numerous ocean waves. The most popular entertainment in Macau is surfing. Every year, there are more and more people wishing to "ride" a wave in this part of the resort. Therefore, for fans of a ride on the board, all conditions are created here. If you are just learning this popular form of extreme entertainment off the coast, here you can get one of the best surfing lessons.
7. Playa Blanca
Playa Blanca, which means “white sand beach”, one of the best in the Dominican Republic. A beach with azure clear water, white sand surrounded by palm groves is a 30-minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport and a 5-minute drive from Plaza Bavaro Shopping Center. In addition to a wonderful beach holiday, the Arena Blanca offers its visitors a lot of various entertainments. There is a school for surfing and kite surfing, and the popular Playa Blanca restaurant with local and international cuisine. On weekends, DJs work on the beach, animations are arranged.
6. Boca Chica
Boca Chica - A chic and very popular beach of the Dominican Republic. Holidays on Boca Chica are, first of all, an opportunity to soak up on the gentle shore of the sea, where the sand is fine and supple, like flour. It is the pleasure of diving into the caressing warm waves of a beautiful lagoon surrounded by a coral reef. These are memorable trips to islets sleeping in the midst of a crystal clear sea surface.
5. Bayahibe
Bayahibe - A large crescent-shaped beach with many majestic palm trees and soft white sand. It is popular with tourists because of its calm waters and luxury hotels. Bayahibe is great for swimming and snorkeling. Alternatively, you can simply relax in the shade of palm trees or go on excursions to the pristine islands of Saona and Catalina for snorkeling in these places. In the public area you will find several shops and cafes, so you can always have a bite to eat here if you do not even live in one of the local hotels.
4. Sosua
Sosua - a very beautiful beach of the Dominican Republic. This is one of the few remaining pristine beaches preserved on the island. It is solitude, untouched mystery, and, of course, breathtaking beauty, that he attracts visitors to. Along the beach, dry southern vegetation predominates, namely cacti, but there are also coconut palms and stunted trees. It is solitude, untouched mystery, and, of course, breathtaking beauty, that he attracts visitors to.
3. Palenque
Palenque opens the top three beaches of the Dominican Republic. Palenque differs from typical Caribbean beaches with its gray-black sand. It is located near the city of San Cristobal, and also near the capital of Santo Domingo. Palenque is mostly popular among locals, there are no tourist villages and hotels nearby. On the beach, you can dine in the fish restaurant. In this place, at the bottom of the sea, lie the remains of the ship “Diomedes Imperial”, which sank in 1806. The sunken ship and the wonders of coral reefs attract thousands of scuba diving enthusiasts every year.
2. Arena Gorda
Arena Gorda - one of the most luxurious beaches of the Dominican Republic. White sand for several hundred meters is gently washed by the clear turquoise waters of the ocean. The main feature of Arena Gorda is its extremely wide strip of white sand, which provides enough space for everyone to relax on the ocean. It is worth remembering that the waves on the Arena Gorda are quite strong. Moreover, there have already been cases of injuries due to these waves. On the Arena Gorda beach in Punta Cana you can find hotels such as the Hard Rock Hotel, Barcelo Punta Cana and the hotels of the Majestic, Grand Bahia and Riu complexes.
1. Bavaro
Bavaro - the best beach of the Dominican Republic. Located in close proximity to Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach is located on the east coast of the island of Haiti and has some of the best hotels in the Dominican Republic. At first glance, it may seem that Bavaro is just white soft sand and clear turquoise water. However, there is also a really beautiful coral reef in the area of this beach, which attracts the attention of many divers. This reef is located about 800 meters from the coast, but many hotels arrange boat trips to it so that tourists can go diving or snorkeling.