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Bavaro Beach
20,271 reviews
#1 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"Also the team at the Circle; Christian Santana, Sandra Cedeno, Jose, Sergio, Marlon and his team at the sports bar, thank you very much for the outstanding job and to make our
vacation
unforgettable."
"Amazing beach and ocean had the opportunity to dive using the
vendors
within barcelo bávaro palace and the ocean floor with many fishes and the clarity and warmth of the water is amazing Enjoyed the beach was not..."
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Bahia de las Aguilas
398 reviews
#64 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"Getting to Bahia De las Aguilas is a long six hour trip from Santo Domingo; however its well
worth the trip
for those looking for an unspoiled beach without any development."
"Second, the natural
environment
is striking: shrubby, beautiful rock formations frame the crystal clear waters perfectly."
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Tropical Treasure
311 reviews
#70 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"We loved the experience so much that we went back a second time where we both received a trance inducing Four-Hands
Full Body Massage
with Samantha, Elena, Claudia, and Elizabeth."
"The onsite shop has a good selection of
gifts
and rum all extremely reasonably priced compared to the hotel resorts, and the owner Gundula was lovely and a pleasure to speak to."
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Cayo Arena
132 reviews
#104 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"Sometimes there's a whole
beach
and sometimes you have to put things higher up so they don't get wet."
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Playa El Valle
174 reviews
#111 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"
Beautiful Beach
, Great Food, Alex's Boat Excursion was great"
"We stayed nearby in
Eco Hotel
and we could hear the waves at night with all the sounds of the small animals and birds."
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Playa Grande
284 reviews
#116 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"beautiful beach with very good fish and beer right on the beach, the
surfing
was big and fun, nice walk on the beach as well, dont miss this spot"
"The beach looks like a solitary beach, but other than that is a
beautiful beach
for a nice and quiet relaxing beach day!"
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Playa Coson
204 reviews
#121 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"As guests at "Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences", the
beautiful beach
of "Playa Cosón" was just like home - at only a few steps away!"
"Beautiful beach and great
catch of the day
meal."
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Playa Moron
320 reviews
#122 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"We had so much fun getting to this hidden
beach
lol def need to use google maps or have a local guide take you."
"Wasn't much to see for those who like to
snorkel
."
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Playa Bonita
1,141 reviews
#124 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"If you like playing in the surf, or
surfing
the waves on a surfboard or boogie board or just snorkeling in a quiet shallow lagoon, Playa Bonita has it all."
"This is a
beautiful beach
where you can catch the most amazing sunrises and sunsets."
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Playa Las Ballenas
417 reviews
#128 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"What a relief to step off the noisy streets of Las Terrenas and have a relaxing walk on this
beautiful beach
."
"You can just walk in the
warm water
and enjoy seeing lots of large and small colorful fish."
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Encuentro Beach
232 reviews
#133 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"Some
food and drink options
during the daytime but by and large, it's a great place to surf, kiteboard or just chill."
"very relaxing and laid back environment, spent the whole day there... some areas such as parking lot and
surf school
spots under construction.. very clean and safe .. just bring water shoes!"
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La Playita Beach
686 reviews
#134 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
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Playa Rincon
1,323 reviews
#136 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"We spent two hours on the
beautiful beach
, we rented an umbrella and chairs for $8.00USD total, soaking in the crystal green-blue waters on the whitest beach - 6Km- National Geographic says its the 4th best beach..."
"... north end has more of a compound with shade structure, some tables, and about a dozen food service
vendors
, some of which are just young men with a grill selling hot dogs/sausages, others are very small kitche..."
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Playa Caleton
310 reviews
#147 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"just go there , relax and enjoy .. clear water, family safe
great food
( even for vegetarians ) enjoy it..."
"Best visited early in the morning and
during weekdays
to avoid the crowd."
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Beach Alicia
281 reviews
#156 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"There are restrooms at the cafes and many
nearby restaurants
including the infamous El Rancho and Alicia Hotel."
"Away from the Sousa Beach, this little beach is great for relaxing and
great swimming
."
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Arena Gorda Beach
293 reviews
#158 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"If you want a beach by yourself visit this one I really loved it, the whole family enjoyed a quite and
nice beach
."
"You can't do any
snorkeling
in front of your hotel, u need to go on a tour to comer water, Can't say anything bad about the beach, wonderful"
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Juanillo Beach
902 reviews
#160 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"The Soft Sandy Beach runs the full length and joins the other beaches in this area of Punta Cana enabling all to experience all its features with palm trees along its entirety please note this is a
Public beach
an..."
"
Beautiful beach
with breathtaking views of the emerald waters of the ocean from the white sand to the palm trees what more could you ask for?"
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Cabarete Beach
1,207 reviews
#162 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"The beach is Amazing if you practice surfing,
kitesurfing
, windsurfing, it’s ideal for this kind of water sports, you have waves, flat water (specific zones), the color of the water is blue but because of the wind..."
"This is a beautiful, clean beach with only a few
vendors
and lots of kite surfing to watch (or participate in - if you are brave enough!)"
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Macao Beach
8,265 reviews
#163 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"The Soft Sandy Beach runs the full length and joins the other beaches in this area of Punta Cana enabling all to experience all its features with palm trees along its entirety please note this is a
Public beach
an..."
"This was a wonderful opportunity to experience some local culture in watching incoming fishermen, bargaining with
vendors
and eating the freshest seafood."
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Paradise Island & The Mangroves (Cayo Arena)
1,322 reviews
#164 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"We chose the Paradise Island full day tour which included boarding from Luperon coast, snacks, snorkeling and a speedboat ride through the mangroves,
drinks
, lunch, and a stop at a market/cigar place."
"Dotted by 6 small thatched
huts
and surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters filled with marine life, this secluded little piece of paradise beckoned us."
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Playa Punta Popy
279 reviews
#173 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"It is near by the Albachiara Hotel and there are
plenty of bars and restaurants
facing this beach."
"
Public beach
with lots of lounge chairs available, even in high season."
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Sosua Beach
1,633 reviews
#186 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"There are lots of
vendors
renting sunbeds and umbrellas (2 chairs and 1 umbrella) for $9-10 USD, there are lots of
vendors
selling beers, massages, fruit, art, oysters and snacks etc on the beach or along the beac..."
"Just a lovely place to spend the day on the beach, having a meal on one of the mant, many restaurants or bars or simply stroll around shopping for art or
souvenirs
."
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Playa Publica Dominicus
1,264 reviews
#191 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"Along with the small
public beach
in Los Melones, Bayahibe, I think it's one of the best two snorkeling sites in town."
"
Dominicus beach
is amazing."
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Golden Beach (Playa Dorada)
363 reviews
#198 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"
Nice beach
but has seaweed issue"
"You will be asked to buy something or looky no money mister liquidation by continuous waves of
vendors
whether seated or walking the beach."
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Juan Dolio Beach
664 reviews
#201 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"Juan Dolio is experiencing major development, and new buildings and multi-storey high- rise residencies are springing up near the beach
areas
."
"There are a number of
vendors
along the beach."
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Key Paradise
145 reviews
#208 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"We got the island much earlier than
VIP tour
and the island was much quieter."
"This was an
amazing excursion
."
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Playa Guayacanes
245 reviews
#232 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
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Playa Esmeralda
67 reviews
#241 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"Was the second week of
life
of this resort and they were still debugging stuff, but I haven't had any major issues."
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Playa Alicia
43 reviews
#255 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"
Great beach
with public parking and access to Souvenir shops."
"What I liked about this beach was we had the option to rent
an umbrella
or chairs or both, so we decided to rent only the umbrella."
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Playa San Rafael
130 reviews
#260 of 1068 Outdoor Activities in Dominican Republic
"This is a fabulous spot to surf and have a delightful and incredibly delicious meal on the
beach
- grilled fish to order with beans and rice, plantains....wash it down with a Presidente."
"There's a river that came from the mountains to the beach as cascades to
pools
created by man."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dominican Republic
What are the best places for beaches in Dominican Republic?
These places are best for beaches in Dominican Republic:
Bavaro Beach
Macao Beach
Playa Rincon
Playa Bonita
Cabarete Beach
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Which places provide the best beaches in Dominican Republic for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly beaches in Dominican Republic:
Bavaro Beach
Bahia de las Aguilas
Tropical Treasure
Cayo Arena
Playa El Valle
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Which places provide the best beaches in Dominican Republic for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking beaches in Dominican Republic:
Bavaro Beach
Bahia de las Aguilas
Tropical Treasure
Cayo Arena
Playa El Valle
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Which places provide the best beaches in Dominican Republic for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking beaches in Dominican Republic:
Bavaro Beach
Bahia de las Aguilas
Tropical Treasure
Cayo Arena
Playa El Valle
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Which places provide the best beaches in Dominican Republic for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly beaches in Dominican Republic:
Bavaro Beach
Bahia de las Aguilas
Tropical Treasure
Cayo Arena
Playa El Valle
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Which places provide the most romantic beaches in Dominican Republic?
These are the most romantic places for beaches in Dominican Republic:
Bavaro Beach
Bahia de las Aguilas
Tropical Treasure
Playa El Valle
Playa Grande
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