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Playa Lava Cama is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 66th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 143.1 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of La Vacama settlement, just 3.6 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 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, partygoers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.
Playa Lava Cama coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
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.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa La Vacama, which has a rating of 6.2.
Playa Lava Cama (Dominican Republic) is located outside the La Vacama 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 Lava Cama 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.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Uvero Alto 4.1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Uvero Alto 1.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Uvero Alto 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
El Salado 3.8 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Friusa 6.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Friusa 5.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
La Cuchareta 3.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Friusa 4.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 3.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Icacos Blancos 6.1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Laguna Bavaro 3.9 km
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The coastline of Playa Lava Cama is covered with 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Lava Cama, 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 entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Playa Lava Cama 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 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.
Playa Lava Cama can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Playa Lava Cama.
There are 18 places to stay in the Playa Lava Cama area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Lava Cama include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa Lava Cama 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 2 attractions near Playa Lava Cama that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Four wheel - ATV located in 3.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Lava Cama 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.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Puerto Plata 5.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Bayahibe 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Rincon 2 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
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
Juan Dolio 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Cabarete 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Sosua 0.7 km
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