Dominican Republic Beaches

The Republic of Colors

Enjoy the Dominican Republic Beaches and be prepared for a pleasant surprise. Their sand is white as refined sugar and the prices are the best in the Caribbean Islands.

La Republica Dominicana

The Dominican Republic or as we say in Spanish “Republica Dominicana” or the aborigine name of “Quisquella “ occupies two thirds of Hispaniola Island neighboring the Republic of Haiti on the other third.

The “Dominicanos” are a warm and lovely people, proud of their county and heritage. The official language is Spanish, although English is widely spoken in the Tourism sector.

Punta Cana Club Med in the most beautiful of the Dominican Republic Beaches

There are Caribbean Beaches all around the coastal area and they make a rainbow of colors of white sand and light to deep blue seas. So let us move from the Northwest in a clockwise direction bordering the Atlantic Ocean and then the Caribbean Sea to find the following idyllic Dominican Republic Beaches:

Cayo Levantado is a small cay across from Samana

Dominican Republic Beaches on the North Coast

Cabarete

On the Dominican Republic's north coast, Cabarete beach is world famous for windsurfing and kite surfing. It hosts many annual competitions. On a given day you may look to the sky an see hundred of colorful kites carrying surfers on their ride.

Playa Cofresi

Near Puerto Plata, this beach is named for the Pirate Cophresi. This is a spectacular beach with nice waters for sunbathing and some surfing. It features the theme Park, Ocean World where you can swim with the dolphins; feed the stingrays and many more marine games. It also hosts two lodging facilities, Sun Village Resort & Spa and Lifestyle Hacienda Resort.

Playa Dorada

This is the site of one of the world’s largest All Inclusive Resorts, Playa Dorada. It is protected by reefs. The sands are white and warm and the waters crystal clear. To visit Playa Dorada complex, non members have to acquire a one day pass.

This is one of the longest beaches in the north coast and is located near Luperon. It’s a spectacular beach with ample space for all. It features Occidental Allegro Resort.

Playa Punta Rucia

This beach is near Puerto Plata and has great mountain views from the impressive beaches. It’s popular with snorkelers for the great coral reefs off shore.

Playa Sosua

It is worth the visit to this perfect beach. The water is calm clear and deep, ideal for swimming. It also features some impressive cliffs.

Gran Bahia Principe Resort in Cayo Levantado

Dominican Republic Beaches on the North East

Cayo Levantado

This is a small island a few miles offshore from the town of Samana. A ferry departs from the port of Samana. Once you arrive to the island, head for the other side where beaches are less frequented.

Las Terrenas

Located on the Samana Peninsula this beautiful beach is shaded with coconut palm trees. Here you may swim or snorkel or my famous activity: “Doing nothing”. It features many restaurants offering European, Domincan and Caribbean Cuisine.

Playa Bonita

It’s a beach with white powdered sands and clear turquoise waters, this beach has idyllic views.

Playa Las Flechas

It is located overlooking Cayo Levantado. It’s a quiet beach, great for sunbathing, swimming and quiet family reunions.

Playa Rincon

Dominicans consider this beach as the most beautiful in the country. By the way, Conde Nast Traverler Magazine has rated this beach as one of the Ten most beautiful beaches in the world. The beach is shaded by coconut palms and on one end it has high mountains. The best way to get to this beach is by boat.

You'll find colorful markets like this in all Dominican Republic Beaches

Dominican Republic Beaches on the East Coast

Isla Saona

Located within Parque Nacional Del Este, Isla Saona is one of the southeast coast’s most popular tourist destinations. It is a dream beach. I consider this beach to be the ideal Romantic Getaway in the Dominican Republic

Playa Bavaro

Together with Punta Cana it seems like a long stretch beach. Bavaro is a separate beach bordered by an array of All Inclusive Resorts.

Punta Cana Dominican Republic

Punta Cana is perhaps, the Dominican Republic most world renowned beach. It has a great concentration of All Inclusive Resorts, each featuring its own beach facilities. It is bordered by coconut palm trees on all of its 30 miles of exotic beaches. Being such a large beach it allows many sports of all kinds like beach volley ball or parasailing to mention a few.

Punta Cana and Bavaro Beach have become an ideal destination for Caribbean Weddings and Honeymoons.

This beach is popular for scuba divers and snorkelers due to the presence of large coral reefs.

Playa Bayahibe

This beach is next to Dominicus. Both beaches feature many All Inclusive Resorts.

Isla Catalina

This tiny island is only six square miles. It features the best coral reef in the area. Many tourists come to the island for a day tour of Scuba Diving and for plain relaxation.

Playa Minitas

This is the beach that serves Casa de Campo. We have visited Casa de Campo many times. Playa Minitas can be reached with hotel transportation or by yourself on the golf cart provided to each suite guests. I feel like taking my cart and sipping one of those Minita’s Piña Colada served inside a huge Pineapple

Playa bayahibe on the south coast

Dominican Republic Beaches on the South Central Coast

Boca Chica

This beach is near the capital city of Santo Domingo and is very popular with local residents. It is great for families with kids, because the waters are shallow. It also features many eateries.

Playa Juan Dolio

This beach next to Boca Chica, doesn’t offer such a good beach and therefore it’s no so busy. It hosts many resorts, restaurants and bars.

Dominican Republic Beaches on the South Western Coast

Playa Pedernales

This beach is near the Haitian border, close to the fishing village of Pedernales. It is a delight to watch the boats with fishermen coming back to shore with their catches.

San Rafael

This beach is located south of the city of Barahona. It is very popular among locals. Besides being a beach with strong surf it features a natural swimming pool made by nature of a waterfall running down from nearby mountains.

The renowned Paradisus Palma Real Resort in Punta Cana

Recommended Luxury Resort

I recommend the following resorts scattered among the Dominican Republic Beaches

Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada All Inclusive Resort – Puerto Plata

Located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, just 15 minutes from Puerto Plata Airport, the All-Inclusive Viva Wyndham experience begins practically as soon as you arrive.

As part of the Playa Dorada private resort community, guests have access to the Robert Trent Jones-designed 18-hole Playa Dorada Golf Club, numerous shops, tempting restaurants, open-air bars and exciting casinos, all nestled on a beautiful stretch of golden beach.

Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado - Samana

Cayo Levantado is one of the most beautiful islands in the world; it is the ideal place to enjoy a luxury vacation, in an incomparable set of nature and comfort. This wonderful Hotel offers all the facilities necessary to make your vacation a memorable experience.

Sunbath at our large solarium, refresh yourself in the Jacuzzis of the swimming pool or enjoy a swim in one of Samana's best beaches. Combine relaxation and body treatments, moisturizing, hydrotherapy massages in our Bahia Spa or get in shape at the jogging circuit or tennis courts.

A typical white sands dominican beach.

Club Med Punta Cana

Vast expanses of dazzling sand where the turquoise sea mirrors an azure sky, the Dominican Republic Beaches of Punta Cana and Bavaro, located in the southeast, are considered to be among the most beautiful in the world.

Along a lagoon in harmony with a magnificent coconut grove, the Club Med Village basks in the shade of tropical greenery. This idyllic site opens on to 400 meters of private beach, surrounded by a coral reef. The lagoon swimming pool adds to this paradise atmosphere.

Occidental Grand Punta Cana Royal Club

The exclusive club-like atmosphere of The Royal Club offers executive level service within the Occidental Grand Punta Cana resort experience.

Discerning guests seeking superior service and highly personalized attention within the privacy of the resort can enhance their business or vacation experience with plush accommodations, elegant facilities and added amenities.

The Royal Club guests will enjoy spacious rooms with newly-refurbished, luxury accommodations including hydro-massage bathtubs (Master Suite only), luxurious linens and pillows, private balcony or terrace and more.

Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino

With its history and refined Caribbean charm, the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino is among the preferred Santo Domingo hotels, extending its unique brand of traditional service and contemporary style.

Set in the heart of the Americas' oldest city, this Santo Domingo hotel features a sunlit pool, tennis club and indulgent spa. Our restaurants delight with an array of choices for dining in Santo Domingo, including sublime creations of Quisqueya. You can tempt Lady Luck in the casino, alive with the beat of Merengue music.

Work out in the impressively equipped fitness center or retreat to a beautifully appointed guest room, designed for your comfort. Each features a workdesk, high-speed Internet to keep you productive and plush bedding to lull you to sleep.

For notable Santo Domingo business meetings and events, the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in Santo Domingo offers 23,360 sq. ft. of function space, a business center and savvy staff. All inclusive offer available for unforgettable Santo Domingo vacations.

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