Catalina Island

Catalina Island (Isla Catalina) is a renowned tourist destination off the coast of the Dominican Republic. The island is only 9.6 square kilometers in size and is home to a variety of ecosystems such as sand dunes, mangroves, and reefs. The island is made of coral stone and has three overlapping plateaus. The island's highest point is only 60 feet above sea level. The oceans around the island are teeming with biodiversity, with numerous types of birds and tropical marine fish, and there are extensive regions where natural sandbars offshore reduce the depth to only a few feet. It's only 2.4 kilometers from the mainland's south-eastern coast, making it a quick trip from either Punta Cana or Santo Domingo.

Despite the fact that Catalina Island is uninhabited, it has simple but adequate facilities to accommodate most day-trippers. There are distinct snorkeling locations on either side of the island, as well as a variety of restaurants and pubs on the island's wooded exterior. Because of the spectacular coral reef in the surrounding ocean, it's also a popular scuba diving site.

Location: south-east corner of Dominica