The five best beaches in the Dominican Republic

Make the most of your trip to the Caribbean

For sun and beach lovers, there is not much that can be compared to a vacation of a week or two in the Caribbean. But even here, in this tropical garden of Eden, the Dominican Republic is exceptional. And what makes it so special are the 1,000 miles of beaches that line its shores. Gorgeous swaths of dazzling white sand, sparkling cobalt blue waters … It’s not so much a vacation, it’s a trip to paradise!

So without further ado, here are the top five beaches in the Dominican Republic:

Bayahibe

On the southern coast of the Dominican Republic, luxurious hotel complexes compete for the best access to Bayahibe beach, one of the best beaches in the entire Caribbean. In addition to the hotels, there is a small fishing village nearby and several natural parks.

Out to sea, beyond the totally transparent waters that sparkle with tiny fish, a couple of islands complete a wonderful scene.

Sosua

On the north coast of the island, despite being one of the best beaches in the Dominican Republic, Sosúa does not suffer from the excessive development that can be found in other parts of the Caribbean. With fewer tourists, it has a lively local atmosphere.

Juan Dolio / Santo Domingo

There is nothing like spending all day on the beach and then having access to all the restaurants and lively nightlife that a city has to offer. However, the good beaches in the city are hard to find, and that (just 25 km from the capital Santo Domingo) is what makes Juan Dolio beach so special.

Las Minitas / La Romana

Between Santo Domingo and Bayahibe, however you look at it, Las Minitas is a great beach. Not far from La Romana, it conveniently combines excellent sand with some nice bars and restaurants, and a variety of water sports options.

Cap Cana / Punta Cana

Cap Cana Beach in Punta Cana is fast becoming one of the trendiest spots in the entire Caribbean. As wide as they are long, the coconut palms rise languidly from the white sand and provide shade from the gloriously hot sun.

As is the case in much of the rest of the island, the “views” are few and far between. Which means that there is nothing else to do than lie in the sun (or in the refreshing shade of a palm tree, perhaps) and enjoy the idyllic scene that is presented in front of you.