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Esmeralda Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 36th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 114.6 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Miches settlement, just 5.1 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 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Costa Esmeralda, which has a rating of 8.4.
Esmeralda Beach (Dominican Republic) is located outside the Miches 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 Esmeralda Beach 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, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Icacos Blancos 6.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray sand
El Gri Gri 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
La Cuchareta 3.7 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
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Los Tocones 9.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Samana 7.5 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Samana 5.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Las Galeras 5.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Las Galeras 4.1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Galeras 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Las Galeras 0.4 km
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 Esmeralda Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda 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, Esmeralda Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Esmeralda Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
Esmeralda Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Esmeralda Beach.
There are 19 places to stay in the Esmeralda Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Esmeralda Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Esmeralda Beach located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Esmeralda Beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
Esmeralda Beach (Dominican Republic) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Esmeralda 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
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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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