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Las Ballenas Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 25th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 101.5 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Manantial settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Las Ballenas Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Bonita, which has a rating of 8.6.
Las Ballenas Beach is located in Dominican Republic within Manantial, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand
La Noria 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Manantial 2.2 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand
La Noria 2.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand
La Noria 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Manantial 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Manantial 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Coson 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
El Portillo 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Coson 2.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright fine sand
Aguas Buenas 5.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
La Barbacoa 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
El Limon 3 km
What to do in Las Ballenas Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Las Ballenas Beach 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 Las Ballenas Beach 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.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Las Ballenas Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Las Ballenas Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Las Ballenas Beach 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 sunbathing and relaxing, Las Ballenas Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Las Ballenas Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
The waves in the Las Ballenas Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Las Ballenas Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Las Ballenas Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Coyamar Hotel Restaurant is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
There are 449 places to stay in the Las Ballenas Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Las Ballenas Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Las Ballenas Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Las Ballenas Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Crystal Clear Kayaks Las Terrenas located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Las Ballenas Beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.
Las Ballenas Beach (Dominican Republic) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Las Ballenas Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
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, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Rio San Juan 1.7 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
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