Saona - a cozy hospitable island, belonging to the Dominican Republic, near the south-eastern coast of the island of Haiti, in the Caribbean Sea. This is the largest island of the Dominican Republic, part of the south-eastern national reserve. Its nature is protected by the government of the country

The area of ​​the island is just over 100 km2, most of Saona is uninhabited, and in the remaining territory there are only three small fishing villages. Also there are no hotels and other tourist infrastructure, while tourists can easily come here on an excursion, relax on the beaches with white sand and palm groves, swim in the purest turquoise water. One of the main attractions - an insanely beautiful lagoon with a depth of just one meter.

The nature of Saona is very picturesque. On the island territory there are about 539 different plant species, many of which grow exclusively in this place
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Hotels of Saona

There are no hotels in Saone. The nearest resorts to the island are La Romana and Punta Cana.

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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of the city of Saona

There are several options for the excursion tour to Saone, , which can offer travelers this amazing island - unsurpassed in its magnificence nature of the Dominican National Park.

Not far from the island is the schematic border of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately in the same place is a small sunken sandy island. The depth of the water here is small, literally knee-deep, and the water is very warm and pleasant. In short, walking and taking photos for memory is a pleasure
Island in the Caribbean Sea - Saona

Near the island you can dive in search of starfish. This entertainment is not interesting for everyone, but those who wish are, as a rule, located. Guides will prompt places where there are more stars. The Saone also has classical diving. The island is surrounded by coral reefs, and in the water you can find large fish-moray eels, parrot fish, fish urchins, groupers, rays and other exotic inhabitants of the sea.

At Saone there are numerous caves, once used by the indigenous population of these places - Indians of Taino. The most famous of them is the legendary Cotubanama Cave, named after the leader, who in the beginning of the 16th century found shelter in this cave, escaping from the Spanish conquerors. All of them were used for both housing and ritual purposes. According to some reports, pirates hid their treasures in a number of caves.

Some excursions to Saone are quite expensive. As a rule, their price is due to the complexity of services. In other words, during the trip, tourists will be provided with transport, and a guide, and tasty hearty treats, and drinks. Duration of such excursions from several hours, sometimes they take almost the whole day
Views of Saona

Mangrove forests of Saona

One of the main attractions of Saona are mangrove forests, which on the island are four species (including such rare as black and red) . Mangroves consist of trees or shrubs that have adapted to unusual habitats . They usually grow in the coastal environment, in places with small waves or lack of them . Visually it looks like a forest or a row of trees growing as if water . Underwater - a whole system of roots in which millions of fry and small fish like to settle . Here they find both shelter and protection from predators . In total there are 40 different species of fish and 124 species of animals in the coastal waters of mollusks .

Typical representatives of the fauna of the island are turtles and iguanas, in the coastal areas one can meet manatees and dolphins, and in the warm waters of shallow waters marine stars of all possible colors and sizes live and reproduce. In addition, gulls, pigeons, green parrots, storks and other species of birds live on the island. In the roots of mangroves, they find shelter from predators.

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