The 11 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 3 guides that rank for "best beaches in dominican republic"
Named by 2 of 31. Punta CanaEast coast, Dominican RepublicFaces the Atlantic on the east coast, so waves can be rough and seaweed is common.Sits where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, with beaches and resorts together.Best time to visit Punta CanaBest beaches in Punta Cana
2. Macao BeachPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicOne of the best known beaches in the area, with clear water and a relaxed feel.Once fully public, part of it now belongs to a private resort, though locals still use it.
3. Bavaro BeachPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicWhite sand beach with some of the calmest Caribbean water.A protective reef makes it good for swimming and wading.
4. Playa Rincon
Samana Peninsula, Dominican Republic
Golden sand and gentle water near Las Galeras on the Samana Peninsula.
Easiest to reach by water.
5. Playa DoradoPuerto Plata, Dominican RepublicThe main beach near Puerto Plata, lined with resorts.Good for swimming and water sports.
6. Kite BeachCabarete, Dominican RepublicWindy beach near Cabarete known for kiteboarding.Nearby Cabarete Beach has shallower, calmer water.
7. Boca ChicaSanto Domingo, Dominican RepublicAbout 20 miles from the capital on the southern coast.Calm, shallow water, white sand and a reef that breaks the waves.
8. Las GalerasSamana Peninsula, Dominican RepublicLined with coconut palms and calm, shallow water.
9. Cayo LevantadoSamana Bay, Dominican RepublicAn island beach, private on one side and public on the other.
10. Playa GrandeNorth coast, Dominican RepublicBigger waves, palm-lined sand, local food stands and a quieter feel, close to Rio San Juan.
11. Bahia de las AguilasSouthwest, Dominican RepublicSecluded beach in the southwest of the country.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit the Dominican Republic.
One guide calls them as good as the Caribbean-side beaches, but says the Atlantic waves can be rough and seaweed is common. Bayahibe is suggested for quieter water.
Named by 2 of 31. Punta CanaFaces the Atlantic on the east coast, so waves can be rough and seaweed is common.Sits where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, with beaches and resorts together.Best time to visit Punta CanaBest beaches in Punta Cana
2. Macao BeachOne of the best known beaches in the area, with clear water and a relaxed feel.Once fully public, part of it now belongs to a private resort, though locals still use it.
3. Bavaro BeachWhite sand beach with some of the calmest Caribbean water.A protective reef makes it good for swimming and wading.
