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Playa Preciosa is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 66th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 132.7 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Abreu settlement, just 3.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa Preciosa coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Grande, which has a rating of 8.1.
Playa Preciosa (Dominican Republic) is located outside the Abreu settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa Preciosa with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Abreu 4.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Rio San Juan 4.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Abreu 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Rio San Juan 2.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Rio San Juan 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rio San Juan 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Cabrera 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
La Entrada 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
La Entrada 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Cambium 2.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Baoba del Pinal 0.5 km
What to do in Playa Preciosa? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Playa Preciosa can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa Preciosa welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The Playa Preciosa is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Preciosa, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Playa Preciosa is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Playa Preciosa are usually strong.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa Preciosa for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Preciosa.
There are 90 places to stay in the Playa Preciosa area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Preciosa include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa Preciosa has no parking spot.
There are 4 attractions near Playa Preciosa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Preciosa- Rio San Juan located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Preciosa is September. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Puerto Plata 5.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Bayahibe 0.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Rincon 2 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Friusa 4.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
El Valle 1.4 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Dominicus 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Sosua 0.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Friusa 5.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Punta Cana 9.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Las Galeras 5.1 km
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