Cabarete Beach, Cabarete

Cabarete Beach, which stretches the length of Cabarete's seafront, is known for its atmosphere rather than its blue waters. The beach is beautiful, and it's one of the few in the area that's usually peaceful enough for swimmers of all levels. Because the beachfront is shallow for a long distance, it is more suitable for children than other beaches in the region.

The vibe, though, is the main lure. Tables, chairs, patio lights, and lamps are set up under thatch-roofed buildings and immediately on the sand as casual but modestly trendy restaurants along the beach. In the early evening, you can dine under the stars at one of the modest beach restaurants or listen to a band or solo performer. On the beach, a game of volleyball is generally being played, or soccer balls are being tossed around.

Beginner windsurfers usually practice their talent a short way off shore, although the calmer areas of this crescent-shaped beach are often calm enough for stand up paddle boarding. Cabarete Beach, unlike beaches throughout the Caribbean coast, is devoid of powerboats.

Large-scale resorts do not dominate this beach, and all-inclusive resorts are limited in Cabarete; yet, premium beachfront hotels may be found along Cabarete Beach. The Velero Beach Resort, Millennium Resort & Spa, and Ultravioleta Boutique Residences are among the best.

Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic