White sand
A long arc.
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One of the country's finest beaches, a long arc of soft white sand running a few kilometres around the Bahía de Rincón between the forested headlands of Cabo Cabrón and Cabo Samaná at the peninsula's north-eastern tip, backed by a dense grove of coconut palms. Its clear water shades through turquoise, its waves are gentle most of the year, and no hotels stand on its sand, so it stays wild and quiet for long walks. At its west end the cold Caño Frío stream flows in, and people swim in its fresh water among the trees after the warm sea. Simple stalls run by the nearby village serve fried fish, lobster and coconuts. Visitors arrive by road from Las Galeras or by small boat from there. Services are few, so bring water and shade. The sun is strong all year, so carry water, a hat and sunscreen. Pork is common in local dishes, so ask about ingredients.
A long arc.
Cold fresh water.
Forest and rock.
Near Las Galeras, north-eastern tip of the Samaná peninsula
By road from Las Galeras village, or by small boat from there in about a quarter of an hour.