HolaDR.com: Everything About The Dominican Republic!

If there is one place in the Caribbean I could point you to for inexpensive resorts and sugar-white beaches, the Dominican Republic would be my destination of choice. It’s romantic, a fantastic place to go with the family and it’s one of the fastest growing attractions in the Caribbean. However you can’t go to any locations similar to a place as great as the Dominican Republic without sitting back in the shade under a parasol, with the occasional gentle breeze creeping through your hair whilst you absorb the gentle sound of the sea simmering in the sunlight- all of this is made possible in the Dominican Republic where some of the most beautiful beaches lie.
The beaches in the Dominican Republic are unspoiled Caribbean jewels that sparkle in the island sun. The country takes pride in having over 800 miles of magnificent coastline where vacationers will be spoiled for choice! But where are the best beaches to go?

The small town of Puerto Plata is one of the island’s most popular beach destinations. 80% of the visitors who travel here only come for the luscious beaches and when they arrive they are overwhelmed to say the least. The soft white sands and aquamarine waters are enough to have any holiday makers eyes light up. The clear blue waters are home to a Small offshore coral reef which is just brilliant for snorkeling and will provide a once in a lifetime experience only available here at Puerto Plata. And for those lucky few these beaches also provide shore-side accommodations with fantastic views and promises that when you are there you will never want to leave.
Moving east away from Puerto Plata you’ll find the small fishing village of Sosua. Although small and has little to offer the town boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in all of the island. This is hardly a place to stay but defiantly a place to visit when you want to soak up some of the beautiful surroundings.
Windsurfing in the Dominican Republic is a hugely famous sport and it’s all made possible on the nothern coast of the island, most notably Cabarete. Located about 25 minutes away from Puerto Plata, Cabarete has unbelievably attractive sands with a steady cool wind making it perfect for Windsurfing and getting the traditional beach feel. Also if you visit around June you will be blessed with the annual Windsurfing competition which is held there or even get involved and catch some nice waves.
Samana, located in the Samana Peninsula, is another popular beach location on the island. From around December to March boats will take vacationers out into the crystal clear waters, whilst enjoying the exceptional weather and watching the snowy white sands disappear into the background, on whale watching excursions, where whales can be spotted mating and calving. However here on the beaches of Samana the under-throws are deadly and there’s rarely a lifeguard on duty.
One of the more popular beaches on the island is Punta Cana, home to many of the most famous beach-front accommodations and spectacular ocean scenery. Tourists will be hard pressed to get bored whilst visiting here as there is loads of activities and entertainment being hosted along the beaches each day aswell as attractive bars and nightclubs.
The “Pearl of the South” (or Barahona) is a unique destination, although many beach-front accommodations are under construction it still doesn’t ruin your beach experience as you can scale the beautiful soft sands without being in an over crowded environment.
How could I forget to include Santo Domingo? The Dominican Republic’s capital city is home to some of the greatest beaches on all of the island, aswell as the most popular. Most beaches are frequented with tourists however this has no effect on bathing in the sultry sun. Other beaches, such as at Boca Chilca, and are very popular with families because of their calm shores and shallow water.

Wherever you’re going in the Dominican Republic, whether your staying next to a beach or looking for one close by, you will be spoilt for choice at the Dominican republic and each beach will leave you with a different experience.

The Dominican Republics best beaches – Caribbean & Atlantic – Helium – by Matt Thomas