Playa Santo Domingo
The island’s longest lakeside black-sand beach, with both volcanoes in view. Hotels and bars cluster here, making it ideal for an overnight stay and watching the sunrise.
Playa Santo Domingo lies on the eastern shore of the isthmus connecting the two volcanoes. Dark volcanic sand stretches for several kilometers, facing Lake Nicaragua. Waves and winds can be strong, making it a good place for walking, horseback riding and watching the sunrise. The area is one of the island’s main clusters of hotels and restaurants, and it is convenient for visiting the Blue Eyes spring and Volcán Maderas. You can swim in the lake, but watch for waves. During the rainy season, when the water level rises, the beach narrows considerably.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ojo de Agua
- Río Istián Wetland Kayaking
- Petroglyphs of Ometepe (El Porvenir)
- Finca Magdalena
- Altagracia & Museo de Ometepe
- Concepción Volcano
- Maderas Volcano
- San Ramón Waterfall