Cabarete Beach & Kite Beach
Playa Cabarete
A world-famous kitesurfing destination, with colourful kites filling the bay and a lively beach nightlife.
Cabarete lies about 40 km east of Puerto Plata. Its steady trade winds and reef-sheltered bay have earned it the name “kitesurfing capital.” The main beach is lined with restaurants and bars, and in the evening tables and chairs are set up directly on the sand. On the western side, the kite beach is home to many kitesurfing schools, where beginners can sign up for multi-day courses. In the morning, when the wind is light, it is good for swimming and paddleboarding. In the afternoon, when the wind picks up, the sky full of kites is at its most spectacular. Playa Encuentro, to the east, is the place for surfers.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Encuentro
- Cabarete Caves (El Choco National Park)
- Monkey Jungle
- Sosúa Jewish Museum
- Sosúa Beach
- Charcos de los Militares
- Laguna Gri-Gri
- Playa Grande (Río San Juan)