Famous for its 32-km stretch of clean, powder white Blue Flag Certified beaches, beach hopping in Punta Cana is almost unavoidable. From quiet bohemian beaches to resort side refuge with shallow crystalline waters, you'll find some of Dominican Republic’s best beaches along the east coast.
One of the longest beaches in Punta Cana, Bávaro Beach, runs 10-km long along endless blue shores, switching between luxury resorts, markets, restaurants, and gift shops to quiet spots for water sports activities and sunbathing.
Get away from the resorts of Bávaro Beach with a short drive to Macao Beach. Considered by UNESCO to be one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this unassuming corner of Punta Cana is popular with surfers and off-road ATV tours. With nothing but white sand, blue sky, and curving palm trees, Macao Beach is never busy, and decidedly missing the dreaded resort vibe.
For slinking into Punta Cana’s iconic laidback ambience, Playa Juanillo offers total serenity away from tourist traffic. Once a sleepy fishing village, Juanillo grew in recent years to include a handful of resorts and fine-dining restaurants. However, much of the relaxed air, peace and tranquillity can still found on the beach.
A little farther north, Playa Blanca is exactly as its name suggests -- whiter than white. A publicly accessible beach, Playa Blanca’s shallow shore and gentle waters are ideal for snorkelling, swimming, and kite-surfing.