Sosua beach
Sosua Beach is a one kilometer long beach in original town Sosua, Puerto Plata. Western part of the bay is called Los Charamicos, on the other side there is a district El Batey, founded by Jewish migrants. Two more recreational areas are available near The Sea hotel and restaurant On the Waterfront. The beach is very popular among noisy youth and water sport fans, fishermen.
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Beach description
The tourist center of Sosua has been booming since the late 70s. Apart day-time beach pleasures, tourists get a night variety of services. During the day, banana boats and jet skis, fishing boats and glass-bottomed excursion boats cut through the waves. The usual sea tours get an extra flair during night dives in the area of coral reefs and sunken ships.
Countless bars and restaurants provide languished campers with food and cold drinks. Closer to night, night clubs' music become louder, people flock there to have fun, dance and drink spirits. Bars are open until the morning, many visitors meet the dawn not at the counter where their night began. Authorities are trying to fight the evil that accompanies the cheerful popular resort: alcotourism and sextourism.
Shores are full of diving schools, tours and boat rentals are offered. Diving-lovers are attracted by unusually clean water. The peculiarity of the underwater relief is that the tops of the local reefs are located near the water surface, which is very convenient for both divers and those who observe marine life from a boat.
Safe for small children: no waves, shallow shore, with a velvety yellow sand. There is a lot of shade under almonds, palm trees and sea grapes.
Conveniences:
- Local sales point owners are very neat.
- There is a parking lot, but it fills quickly.
- Paid sunbeds and umbrellas.
- A lot of cafes and souvenir shops.
- Training and rental, water sports equipment.
- Fishing charter rent.
- Wi-Fi.
- Dogs are allowed.
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.
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Everything tourists want can be bought right on the beach. Sweets, clams and other inexpensive food is carried by small traders. They also offer clothes, works of art, souvenirs, jewelry, massage. The cafes will provide a good lunch. Any food can be ordered in a restaurant and will be delivered to the right place.
Newly arrived tourists will enjoy Sosua by the Sea Boutique Beach Resort Hotel, where most of the rooms have marvelous sea view from the private balcony, also there are rooms with separate bedrooms. Depending on the choice, clients will get only breakfast or breakfast and diner. Guests can use safe, fridge, good-furnished bathrooms. There is an open pool on the territory of the hotel. Hotel has a great location, it's comfortable to go for a walk or sightseeing.
Sosua boasts with a big number of shops, where tourists can buy snacks, drinks, fruit and anything that they might need during the day. There is also a wider choice of souvenirs in the city, interesting amber products, it's also possible to find cheap branded clothes and shoes.
Bars and restaurants offer various food from hamburgers and pizza to classical dominican food with fish, bananas and rice. During diner customers can enjoy the view, thanks to the great location most restaurants have.
Most vibrant places in Sosua city center offer a variety of meat menu, fresh seafood; dinner is accompanied by live music, there is also karaoke. There is no shortage of cold beer, cocktails and coffee. The restaurant industry of the city is constantly developing, many places are worth of visit even if your own cook cooks well.
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- The 7 km direction between Puerto Plata airport and Sosua is easy to drive. There is a special comfortable bus, which last stop is Sosua city.
- The climate in the city is tropical, heavy rains happen even in dry July, November here is the wettest month. It's always warm.
- The tax climate is also the most favorable, so many people want to move to this country for living. There is also a Russian speaking community.
What places to visit:
- Beach excursion on Playa Alicia.
- Monkey jungle at monkey rescue center.
- National Park El Choco.
- Deep sea fishing, rafting.
- Forts and museums Puerto Plata.
- Aquarium near Santo Domingo.
- Watch the process of preparing the famous Caribbean rum at the Brugal distillery.< / li>< / ul>