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Playa Samana
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Playa Samana is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 151th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 106 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Samana settlement, just 8.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa Samana 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa La Mara, which has a rating of 8.2.
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+27
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+26
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Playa Samana is located in Dominican Republic within Samana, 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.
User reviews
"The beach has an amazing atmosphere and offers a captivating view. I truly enjoyed my time there. The waves are quite impressive and the wind brings a light drizzle to the shores, which adds to the charm. If you plan on visiting, remember to bring sunscreen and everything you need to fully enjoy a pleasant walk. Have a fantastic journey!"
Luis Roberto Mendoza
"A stunning beach boasting pristine waters that are incredibly clear, making it the ideal spot for you."
Jasen Martoni
User reviews
"The beach has an amazing atmosphere and offers a captivating view. I truly enjoyed my time there. The waves are quite impressive and the wind brings a light drizzle to the shores, which adds to the charm. If you plan on visiting, remember to bring sunscreen and everything you need to fully enjoy a pleasant walk. Have a fantastic journey!"
Luis Roberto Mendoza
"A stunning beach boasting pristine waters that are incredibly clear, making it the ideal spot for you."
Jasen Martoni
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8.6km
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10.2km from center
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16.3km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Samana 7.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Los Tocones 9.1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Samana 5.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Los Tocones 9.3 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Los Tocones 7.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Samana 2.8 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Samana 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Los Tocones 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Rincon 2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Galeras 2.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Las Galeras 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
El Valle 1.4 km
Beach surroundings
Transport
- EPS• 17.9km
- Terminal Caribe Tour...• 8.4km
- Estación Mamá Tingó,...• 97.7km
Localities
- Samana• 8.3km
- Santo Domingo• 106km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Samana?
The coastline of Playa Samana is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa Samana?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Samana, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa Samana good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Samana is fully protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Playa Samana good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa Samana secluded and good for relaxing?
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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Samana?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Samana.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Samana?
There are 144 places to stay in the Playa Samana area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Samana include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Samana from parking?
The Playa Samana 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.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Samana?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Samana 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa Samana (Dominican Republic) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Samana (Dominican Republic) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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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
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Friusa 4.8 km
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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
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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
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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