Dominicus beach
Dominicus Beach (Playa Dominicus) is one of the cleanest and safest beaches on the island, located near the quiet fishing village of Bayahibe in the southeast of the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean coast. The beach is known as the “hotel zone” in Bayahibe, most of the coastline is owned by hotels, but public free zones along the coast are also available. Dominicus is the first beach on the island, as well as the first in the Caribbean to receive the Blue Flag Award.
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Beach description
In summer, the beach is crowded, but because of its large territory, you can find a quiet place to retire. Crystal clear water with light turquoise tints, white sand and shady palm trees along the beach create an incredible fabulous landscape. The calm sea and the absence of underwater currents are great for swimming. Dominicus is one of the favorite places for beginner divers, near the beach there is a beautiful coral reef.
In addition, Dominicus is located within the Eastern National Park, which is very close to the ecological and archaeological Trail of Padre Nuestro, so every vacationer has a unique chance to do nowadays popular ecotourism. The beach is also known for its "shopping mile", which is represented by numerous colorful souvenir stores.
When is it better to go?
In summer, tropical rains and typhoons – are frequent guests in the Dominican Republic. Therefore, it is better to go there in winter, from November to March, when the air warms up to a comfortable 24-30 degrees, and the weather is dried up.