Best beaches on the island
Powdery white sand dotted with palm trees, and lined with crystal clear waters, in the shape of mile-long stretches, fully catered beaches, secluded coves, or idyllic off-shore islands. Dominican Republic really has it all to satisfy any type of beach craving, whether you're a lounger, reader, cocktail-sipper or watersport lover, the island is bound to have a sandy spot that is just right for you!
Take your pick of activities from banana boat trips, kayaking, sailing trips, catamaran trips, two-story party boats or speed boats if you like to be on the water. Jump into a game of volleyball for a happy workout, dine with a beautiful view of a spectacular Caribbean sunset on a pirate-themed vessel, or get a close up view of marine life on a glass bottom boat. Taxis operate on land and on the water, so exploring and getting around is easy.
SAMANA
Another extremely popular beach destination is the Samaná region of the Dominican Republic. The area is famous for long stretches of... More
PLAYA LAS TERRENAS (SAMANA)
A 5km long stretch located along the northeast shore, this beach becomes... More
PLAYA FRONTÓN (SAMANA)
An hour-long trek on foot or taxi boat ride from Las Galeras takes you to this... More
PLAYA BONITA (SAMANA)
This stunning beach benefits from two different sides offering two types of... More
LOS CORALES (PUNTA CANA)
Located in the heart of Bávaro, there is no restriction access here and plenty of... More
PLAYA CABEZA DE TOROH (PUNTA CANA)
The beach's "Blue Flag" European certification guarantees its... More
PLAYA JUANILLO (PUNTA CANA)
Regarded as one of the country's best beaches, due to its pristine condition... More
PLAYA UVERO ALTO (PUNTA CANA)
Located at Punta Cana's northernmost end, you will find a few restaurant on this... More
PLAYA MACAO (PUNTA CANA)
Located at the northern end of Punta Cana, this picture-perfect sandy spot is also... More
PLAYA BÁVARO (PUNTA CANA)
A 48 kilometre-long strip of glittering white sand surrounded by coral reefs... More
PLAYA BLANCA (PUNTA CANA)
Although part of the Puntacana Resort and Club gated community, this beautiful white beach is free to access to people going to the Playa... More
CAYO ARENA (PUERTO PLATA)
A 25 minutes boat ride from Punta Rucia will take you to this beautiful patch of... More
BAHIA DE LUPERON (PUERTO PLATA)
Close to the site of the first European settlement in the New World... More
PLAYA EL BRETON (PUERTO PLATA)
A small cove off the highway from Rio San Juan to Playa Grande, a great spot for... More
PLAYA GRANDE (PUERTO PLATA)
Located on the northeastern coast, 120km east of Puerto Plata city, this wide... More
PLAYA ENCUENTRO (PUERTO PLATA)
Located between Sosúa and Cabarete, and less than half an hour’s drive from... More
PLAYA SOSÚA (PUERTO PLATA)
Where Dominican Republic beach tourism all started: a popular spot located 20... More
ISLA CATALINA (LA ROMANA)
This protected and uninhabited island located 8km south of La Romana is a great diving and snorkelling spot. It is here that, in 2007, the... More
ISLA SAONA (LA ROMANA)
Take a boat trip to this beautiful National Park that stretches over 110km2 and... More
PLAYA DOMINICUS (LA ROMANA)
A long strip of sand catering for 5 large resorts, with the most popular spot... More
PLAYA LA CALETA (LA ROMANA)
The closest beach to La Romana city is where locals gather for a refreshing dip and... More
PLAYA BAYAHIBE (LA ROMANA)
This beach is a boat launch site, with some good... More
PLAYA GUAYACANES (LA ROMANA)
Ideal golden sandy spot to take a morning or even stroll... More
BARAHONA
This region has a reputation as the "Pearl of the South"... More
SANTO DOMINGO & THE SURROUNDING AREA
As is often the way in the Dominican Republic, you... More
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