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Punta Cana Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 15th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 168.2 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Laguna Bavaro settlement, just 0.5 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.
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, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. 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, snorkeling, sea kayaking, diving. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Bavaro II, which has a rating of 8.8.
Punta Cana Beach is located in Dominican Republic within Laguna Bavaro, 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.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 0.8 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Laguna Bavaro 1.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Laguna Bavaro 3.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Punta Cana 2.6 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
Friusa 5.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Friusa 6.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Punta Cana 7.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Punta Cana 9.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
El Salado 3.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Punta Cana 12.9 km
What to do in Punta Cana Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Punta Cana Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Punta Cana Beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.
When it comes to what to do in Punta Cana Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
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 Punta Cana Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana 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, Punta Cana Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Punta Cana 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.
Punta Cana Beach 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. 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.
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.
Punta Cana Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Punta Cana Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Oralé is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 1243 places to stay in the Punta Cana Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Punta Cana Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Punta Cana 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.
Punta Cana Beach (Dominican Republic) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Punta Cana 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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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
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