Saona Island

Saona Island ranks 1st on the list of the most beautiful islands in Dominica. This is a famous island located on the Dominican Republic's southeast coast. This island is hard to top for magnificent natural beauty and crystal-clear seas for snorkeling or simply sunbathing along the coast. 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. Smaller speedboats stop for guests to relax in the waist-deep shallows where they dive and explore the region's starfish farms. Coral reef ecosystems with outstanding marine diversity may be found on and around Saona island, attracting both snorkelers and scuba divers.

Saona has more to offer than most other islands off the coast of the Dominican Republic because it is larger. Palmilla Beach is a beautiful length of the beach with shallow waters ideal for families. If you've had your fill of the sea and sand, head to Cotubanamá National Park. A short stroll will lead you to Cueva del Puente (Bridge Cave), where you can discover old artwork.

Location: La Altagracia province, south-east coast of Dominica.