Holiday in the Dominican Republic has long been one of the popular tourist destinations. Snow-white beaches, tropical nature, great opportunities for water sports, excursions to the Dominican cities, familiarity with natural attractions, diving and much more attract a huge number of people wishing to visit Haiti, the eastern part of which is occupied by the Dominican Republic.
The beaches of the Dominican resorts embody the ideal image of a seaside holiday.
One of the best resorts in the world is waiting for you !!!
Beach vacation
The endless beaches of the Dominican Republic, stretching for a distance of about 400 km, are washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea .The most famous resorts are Punta Cana or Coconut Coast, La Romana, Juan Dolio and Samana .Snow white sand, clear sea and beautiful views - the minimum required for rest is .One of the main advantages - local water is environmentally friendly .So, despite the developed tourism industry, in 2010, at once eleven beaches of the Dominican Republic received a kind of international quality mark "Blue Flag" .Large waves and rough water usually in the part of the island that has access to the Atlantic .The turquoise Caribbean Sea is calmer and even sometimes slightly warmer .However, the presence of a bulk beach, hard bottom and muddy water near some hotels often inclines vacationers in favor of the ocean coast .
Active sports
Fans of thrills and active pastime come to the Dominican Republic, above all, to observe the rich underwater world. Moreover, it is in Haiti that a unique opportunity is provided to simultaneously observe the inhabitants of the ocean and the sea. In addition to the inhabitants of coral reefs, you can see the remains of wrecks and caves, where it is worth to do speleodayvingom.
Also at the service of tourists - fishing in the Atlantic and the Caribbean on one of the numerous boats. It is in the Dominican Republic that different fishing competitions are held every year, so luck can smile to anyone. Rich in all kinds of fish, water areas from March to July will please large predatory fish. From July to September, it is worthwhile to come for marlin. The end of October is the time of the beginning of catching tuna, swordfish, sailfish and mackerel.
Those who do not want to spend long hours with spinning and dive to great depths can do snorkeling or go to jeep safari .Sailing, kiteboarding and windsurfing in the Dominican Republic - for true connoisseurs of sea wind and salt spray .Moreover, if you come here in July and stay in Cabarete Bay, you can even participate in amateur competitions held under the auspices of the World Cup kiteboarding .Most of the local hotels will offer you the choice of equipment necessary for this .The best time for windsurfing on the north coast is from December to March .Four-meter waves and a lot of fun are provided .
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Excursions
Usually tourists who come to the Dominican Republic can not ignore the capital of the country - Santo Domingo .The city was founded in the late 15th century and combines several styles in its architectural appearance: .The historical center, otherwise called the Colonial Santo Domingo, is under the protection of UNESCO .The Cathedral, the Square of Culture, a monument in the form of a beacon in honor of Christopher Columbus (inside it lies its ashes), the National Aquarium and the Park are on the mandatory list for the visit .Depending on the place of recreation, tourist groups also visit Altos de Chavon, Samanu, Saone, Catalina and Cayo Levantado .
Fans of natural attractions can go to one of the national parks. There are several of them. Reserves of Gaities, Armando-Bermudez, Del Este, Los Aitises and the sea reservation of Banco de la Plata are state-protected territories.
Other entertainment
The resorts of the Dominican Republic are superbly equipped for golfing. Fields in Punta Cana, Bavaro, Macau, Puerto Plata, La Romana, Julio Dolio and other places of world-class. During the holiday they were played by two former US presidents, Clinton and Bush, and in 2010 nine sites entered the list of the top 50 fields in the Caribbean and Latin America. Local nightlife can not be called too active, however, and here there are institutions for a fun pastime. So, in the Dominican Republic there are several casinos in Santo Domingo and other cities.