The eastern coast of the island has the largest coral reef in the country. The local beaches are the pearls of the east coast, if not of the country as a whole. It seems that the crystal clear water, snow-white soft sand and tall palm trees are here just for you to admire. You can find facilities for water sports, plenty of restaurants and a rich nightlife, golf courses, spas, tropical gardens and even mini-zoos.
Most visitors of the east coast arrive to the airport of Punta Cana. The most famous and chic resort of Punta Cana is Playa Bavaro, situated 25 km from the international airport of Punta Cana. Pearly-white beaches of Bavaro with a forest of coconut palms are considered the best in the Dominican Republic and one of the best in the world. The proximity of a coral reef makes the water calm and warm here.
La Romana beach is a Lagoon Dominicus located in Bayahibe. 2 km kilometers of light sand and coconut palms make the landscape look like a postcard. Many tourists come to Bayahibe from cruise ships that stop at the southern side of the island. This resort can be recommended to couples who prefer a quiet holiday, as well as to diving enthusiasts. Bayaibe is a picturesque fishing village, made of small colored wooden houses. The proximity to the capital and the newly built international airport, the impressive tropical nature made this corner of Dominican Republic one of the most popular resorts.
Juan Dolio Beach is an excellent white sand beach with a lagoon protected by coral reefs. The shallow sea allows safely swimming along the coast, the parents do not need to worry for their children.
The beaches of Boca Chica are mostly made of small light sand. The lagoons are protected by coral reefs, there are almost no waves, its an ideal place for small children. To the west of Boca Chica there are several beaches with deep water and waves. These places are filled with locals who come from the capital on weekends. Despite the shallow waters, the tourists are actively involved in windsurfing and water skiing, scuba diving and even sailing.
Sosua Beach is always crowded, but you can find a quite secluded place. The popularity of the beach is explained by the fact that there are almost never any strong waves and currents, and this beach is practically safe for children. Families come here for a full day, you can sunbathe or sit in a shade of coconut palms, swim, snorkel and dive and make sure you get acquainted with the colorful fish that lives in these coral reefs.
Playa Rincon. A virgin sand, turquoise sea and a lush forest of coconut palms, this beach is truly one of the prettiest beaches in the Caribbean. It is quite difficult to get to this beach which makes it a thrilling adventure. Playa Rincon is an ideal place for a romantic walking by the ocean water. | 
Dominican Republic is located on the island of Hispaniola, washed by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. This country combines the beauty of tropical forests, white sand beaches, picturesque mountains, endless plains and amazing waterfalls. Dominican Republic is ready to offer golden sand on its beaches to the millions of tourists who come here from all over the world. DR has a wide choice of beaches is not easy to decide which ones are the best. On most of the beaches there are no sharks nor other dangerous sea creatures because they are fenced off from the ocean by coral reefs. Swimming in the open sea is quite dangerous because of the nature of the coastal currents that are sufficiently rapid. The water temperature is constant almost throughout the year: 28-30 degrees Celsius.
