The best beaches in Punta Cana

Punta Cana is home to some of the most spectacular beaches and landscapes in the world. The water is warm and crystalline, the sand soft and white, and the palm trees so tall that they seem to touch the sky. Many of the beaches in Punta Cana have received the Blue Flag certification, which guarantees that they are of a high standard when it comes to environmental education and information, water quality, environmental management, security and services of the assessed beach.

In Punta Cana you will find multiple options that will adapt to what you are really looking for: eat a fish watching the waves of the sea or perhaps a quiet place where children can play, perhaps you are looking for an isolated place to relax and enjoy the tranquility or a beach where you can dance until dawn. Whatever you are looking for, Punta Cana has it.

Where do you feel like going today? Here we leave you a selection of the best beaches in Punta Cana after having lived in this spectacular destination for 4 years. After all, even a bad day at the beach is better than a day at the office, and life is always more enjoyable with sand between your toes.

WHITE BEACH

Without a doubt, my favorite beach in all of Punta Cana, especially if what you are looking for is a beach without waves. Being so calm the water is completely transparent and together with the whiteness of its sand and its softness and its light, they do honor to its name. Is the closest beach to Punta Cana International Airport and, nevertheless, one of the least exploited by tourism as it is located within the entirety of Punta Cana Resort & Club. Very close to the shore there is a coral reef that invites you to practice snorkeling and diving.

Playa Blanca has a tropical restaurant and bar where you will find fresh local seafood, grilled meats and cocktails for lunch and dinner. The beach has services for horseback riding, Segway Touring, Kite/Windsurfing, diving and snorkeling, and golf cart rental.

Opening hours

Lunch 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm; Dinner from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
The bar is open from 12:00 to 22:30

Location

Playa Blanca is located within the Punta Cana Resort & Club between the Hotel Club Med Punta Cana and Hotel Westin Punta Cana Resort & Club.

JUANILLO BEACH

One of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic is Playa Juanillo, a long beach not very crowded and full of palm trees. It is located in Cap Cana, an exclusive luxury community. The beach is very similar to Playa Blanca but much longer and with even finer sand. It also has several restaurants in case the waves whet your appetite, on the beach itself you will find the restaurant Little John and a few steps from him La Mona Restaurant.

In another post later we will talk about the gastronomy of the Punta Cana area, where to eat and what kind of local and international food, and the best restaurants in the area.

Location

Located in Cap Cana, between the Cap Cana Marina y Sanctuary Cap Cana Golf & Spa Resort.

MACAU BEACH

Playa Macao is located towards Uvero Alto, towards the north of the island. It is one of the few public beaches in the Punta Cana area that has not yet been invaded by hotels and resorts.

It is a beach, unlike Playa Blanca and Playa Juanillo, much wilder and with waves, the sand has a more tan color but it is still spectacular. It is very popular among surf fans because it has the best waves on the coast, many locals in the area also frequent it on weekends.

You cannot miss eating fried fish while you see the waves of the sea and feel the ocean breeze and take one of the buggy excursions they offer.

Location

Direction Miches and before reaching Uvera Alto you will find the detour for Macao, you will cross the town and in 10 minutes you are on the beach. Easy access.

BAVARO BEACH

The beach could not be missed. Beach Garden Residences, Just 50 meters from the apartments you will find one of the best beaches in Punta Cana. It is undoubtedly one of the best known and valued beaches in the Dominican Republic.

Its sand is fine, whitish and the water is transparent in turquoise tones, that is, the dreamed paradise. Bávaro Beach is part of an area of ​​uninterrupted kilometers and kilometers of white sand and palm trees, called Coconut Coast, and was declared by UNESCO as one of the best beaches in the world.

Location

Is located less than 50 meters from Beach Garden Residences.

EMERALD BEACH

A paradisiacal place, surrounded by tropical forest, where you can only hear the chirping of birds, while the sea breeze lulls, but which is difficult to reach due to the poor condition of the road. The ideal is to arrive in jeepetteAs they say here, a 4×4 would be perfect.

This beautiful and wild beach is unknown to many Dominicans and tourists., but it is undoubtedly one of the best in the area and it is really worth going to visit it and spend the day.

Yes, go prepared there is nothing there! When we say nothing is nothing, no restaurant or toilets, totally wild but beautiful. Prepare a cooler with food and drinks, take your bathing suit and sunscreen and enjoy this hidden beach.

Don't forget, since you're in the area, come to see the Round MountainBut we'll talk about that later.

Location

It is located almost in Miches, it is accessed by a road that is not paved and most likely there are puddles and mud. So don't go without one jeepette.