Bávaro Beach
Playa Bávaro
The longest and best-known beach in Punta Cana. Fine white sand and palm trees stretch for more than ten kilometers along the coast, lined with resorts and beach bars.
Bávaro Beach runs from Arena Blanca in the north to El Cortecito and Los Corales in the south. A coral reef on the outer edge breaks the big waves, so the nearshore water is calm and turquoise, ideal for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, and sailing. Most resort beaches are open to the public, as Dominican law designates beaches as public spaces. You can walk along the shore from one hotel to the next. Around El Cortecito and Los Corales you'll find affordable seafood restaurants, souvenir stalls, and beach bars. You can book snorkeling, parasailing, catamaran trips, and other water activities here, and prices are negotiable. The walk along the sand is most pleasant in early morning and at sunset. After dark, Los Corales is busy with a bar street. Wear plenty of sunscreen, and expect beach vendors, who can be persistent. Politely decline if pressured. Do not leave valuables unattended on the beach.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Arena Gorda Beach
- Coco Bongo Punta Cana
- Cabeza de Toro Beach
- Dolphin Explorer
- Hoyo Claro Cenote
- Macao Beach
- Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
- Cap Cana Marina & Juanillo Beach