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Playa Punta Popy is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 46th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 103.3 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Manantial settlement, just 1.2 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 long lasting 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Playa Punta Popy coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .
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 Las Ballenas, which has a rating of 8.7.
Playa Punta Popy is located in Dominican Republic within Manantial, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Manantial 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Manantial 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Manantial 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand
La Noria 3.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
El Portillo 0.9 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, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Coson 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
La Barbacoa 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Coson 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
El Limon 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright fine sand
Aguas Buenas 5.8 km
What to do in Playa Punta Popy? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Playa Punta Popy 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 Punta Popy 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 Playa Punta Popy. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Playa Punta Popy 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 Playa Punta Popy 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, Playa Punta Popy has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Playa Punta Popy 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.
Playa Punta Popy does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
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. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Playa Punta Popy can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Playa Punta Popy.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pizza Pasta Don Pepe is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
There are 457 places to stay in the Playa Punta Popy area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Punta Popy include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa Punta Popy 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 Playa Punta Popy that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rent a beach bed located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Punta Popy 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.
Playa Punta Popy (Dominican Republic) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Playa Punta Popy 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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