Arguably the most spectacular strip of beach along the southeast coastline, Playa Bayahibe stretches for several miles – its crystalline water ebbing against a glistening white-sand shore and bent-over palm fronds casting a cooling shade. And precisely for its natural beauty, several resort chains have solidly claimed their share, literally placing stakes in the sand – [...]
Located about 20 minutes’ drive east of Santo Domingo, Playa Boca Chica is world-renowned for its calm, crystal clear waters, wide swath of powdery soft sand, and party-hard reputation. On any given day (but especially on Sundays) the beach is packed elbow-to-elbow with hotel guests, vendors hawking everything from hair braiding to tattoos, and area residents [...]
Intense waves make this beach popular with surfer and boogie boarder types (you’ll have to bring your own board, though, since there are no rentals available), and, with the absence of vendors, it’s a little more subdued than Playa Boca Chica. The sole restaurant in sight is the Caribbean Sun Beach Bar & Grill (tel: 809.526.2233), [...]
This quiet stretch of beach sees little action except on Sundays, when area residents converge on the sands for merengue music and fried fresh fish sold at informal stands. Just a few yards east of the commotion is Deli Swiss (see review under “eat” section), where you can enjoy a pleasant lunch on the back porch [...]
While there are better beaches than this one along the country’s Caribbean Coast, many area residents opt for Juan Dolio, both for its local flavor and lack of crowds. Among several restaurants and bars here are El Sueño and Aura Beach House , where you can enjoy a simple lunch or just relax for the day. [...]
This beach is so far off the beaten path that even few Dominicans know about it, except for the villagers of Miches, the sleepy town standing guard over this unspoiled coastline. In time, everyone will discover its unadulterated beauty. But until then, audacious explorers – with time on their hands; getting here takes at least an [...]
This beach is more easily accessible than the much-serenaded Bahia de las Aguilas, and depending on whom you ask, even lovelier. If you venture here, chances are you will be the only one on the beach for miles.
If you take Highway 44 heading south out of Barahona, the main town in the southwest region, you’ll traverse a scenic coastal road that trades off between winding cliffs and low-lying areas. All along this route are several pristine beaches. One to look out for is San Rafael, more popular for a rambling waterfall forming a [...]
The Dominican Republic’s largely undeveloped southwest coastline stretches for miles, a wide open playground hailed for a series of pristine beaches that dot this vast swath of powdery white sand. Among them is Paraíso serving an otherwise sleepy town backing the shoreline. Sunday afternoons, when it seems the entire community converges on the beach, is great [...]
Playa Ojeda is not the kind of beach heralded by glossy travel magazines. There are no fancy five-star resorts or glamorous sunbathers in sight, because throwing a towel on the pebble-covered shore isn’t ideal. But the sight of the clear blue sea contrasted against the bright white coast is so stunningly beautiful you will want to [...]