What is the water and sand quality of the Playa la Cana?

The Playa la Cana is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Playa la Cana?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa la Cana, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa la Cana good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Playa la Cana are usually strong.

Is the Playa la Cana good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa la Cana secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Playa la Cana?

Playa la Cana can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa la Cana?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa la Cana.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Casa Camino: Restaurante & Alojamiento is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa la Cana?

There are 82 places to stay in the Playa la Cana area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa la Cana include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1512350&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Clave Verde Ecolodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5276421&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ganesh Hostel & Bungalows</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5754651&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dominican Tree House Village</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9985300&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa en el Limon con 4 Habitaciones</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7230156&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Luxury Beach Apartment at El Portillo - no extra fees</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7342617&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Special Price Deluxe 2BR at El Portillo</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa la Cana from parking?

The Playa la Cana has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa la Cana?

There are 4 attractions near Playa la Cana that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Mer located in 2.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa la Cana?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa la Cana is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa la Cana (Dominican Republic) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa la Cana (Dominican Republic) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Playa la Cana with very clean level of cleanliness

Playa la Cana

Los Calabacitos, Dominican Republic

8.2

#61 out of 246 in El Limon 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Brown fine sand Fine sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

El Limon • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Camino playa las cañas

1km

Park Survivor Türkiye

1.3km

Hiking Area GreenGo RD Tours

7.5km

Hiking Area GreenGo RD Tours

7.8km

Park Playa El Anclón

7.8km

Park Villa Los Parques

8.7km

Park Path to beach

8.9km

Hiking Area Las Terrenas , Playa Carolina

9km

Restaurant Casa Camino: Restaurante & Alojamiento

790m

Restaurant Cap El Limon

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant 3amigos mariscos y mas

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant el Bambú

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant El Tulipan Restaurant

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Fitness El Limón

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Helados Cremita

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Restaurant Tour los mello

3.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Santi

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Las Canas

50m

Tourist Attraction Playa Lanza del Norte

640m

Tourist Attraction Playa Mer

1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Morón

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction D’ GUIDDE House Ranch Tours Waterfall El Limón Horse beaches

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Casa Vicente & Sara

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Castaño Waterfall

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Rios los 3 ojos

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Salto El Limón

9.8 - Exceptional 6.7km

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About

Playa la Cana is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 61th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 108.5 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of El Limon settlement, just 4.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

4.2 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

2.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

El Limon • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Camino playa las cañas

1km

Park Survivor Türkiye

1.3km

Hiking Area GreenGo RD Tours

7.5km

Hiking Area GreenGo RD Tours

7.8km

Park Playa El Anclón

7.8km

Park Villa Los Parques

8.7km

Park Path to beach

8.9km

Hiking Area Las Terrenas , Playa Carolina

9km

Restaurant Casa Camino: Restaurante & Alojamiento

790m

Restaurant Cap El Limon

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant 3amigos mariscos y mas

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant el Bambú

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant El Tulipan Restaurant

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Fitness El Limón

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Helados Cremita

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Restaurant Tour los mello

3.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Santi

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Las Canas

50m

Tourist Attraction Playa Lanza del Norte

640m

Tourist Attraction Playa Mer

1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Morón

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction D’ GUIDDE House Ranch Tours Waterfall El Limón Horse beaches

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Casa Vicente & Sara

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Castaño Waterfall

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Rios los 3 ojos

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Salto El Limón

9.8 - Exceptional 6.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

6.4km from the beach

Villa en el Limon con 4 Habitaciones

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 3km from center

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7.4km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Ganesh Hostel & Bungalows

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 10.5km from center

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8.1km from the beach

Villa Palacio Verde.

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 4.8km from center

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8.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Clave Verde Ecolodge

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 5km from center

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8.9km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Dominican Tree House Village

Resort

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 12km from center

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Luxury Beach Apartment at El Portillo - no extra fees

10.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Luxury Beach Apartment at El Portillo - no extra fees

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 7.3km from center

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10.4km from the beach

Comfortable apartment at Portillo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 7.3km from center

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10.4km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Special Price Deluxe 2BR at El Portillo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 7.3km from center

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10.4km from the beach

Exceptional Deluxe 2BR at El Portillo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 7.3km from center

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10.4km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Beautiful 2 BR apartment at Portillo

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Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 7.3km from center

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11.1km from the beach

Fantastic Harmony Beach Villa in El Portillo

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 7.9km from center

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11.7km from the beach

Beachfront 3 Bedroom Penthouse Condo

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Located at nearest locality

El Limon • 8.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 19 min walk

Playa Onda Samana

7.8 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Playa Ermitano

8.4 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Playa Lanza del Norte

7.4 Good

2.2km

Ermitano II Beach Playa Ermitano II

8.9 Excellent

2.5km

Playa Moron

8.4 Very good

3.5km

Playa El Limon

7 Good

5.8km

Playa Estillero

8 Very good

7.2km

El Valle Beach Playa El Valle

8.8 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

El Limon • 4.3km

Main locality of province

Santo Domingo • 108.5km

Transport

Airport

EPS • 13km

Bus Station

El Limón Bus Station • 4.2km

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8.2 Very good

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8.2 Very good

Zara Ligirovna

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

9 Excellent

Nestled in its natural state, the beach is a pristine wonderland. The rugged path leading to the shore spans nearly three kilometers, winding up and down through the undulating terrain. The unspoiled beauty of this untamed landscape is simply breathtaking.

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Regan

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

9 Excellent

This sandy sanctuary is truly something else. The sun-kissed shores are a sight to behold, and the crystal-clear waters are simply divine. It's the perfect place to unwind and soak up some rays, while the gentle waves lull you into a state of pure relaxation. The beach is always bustling with activity, from beach volleyball to sunbathing, and the nearby boardwalk is lined with charming shops and eateries. Overall, this beach is super and definitely worth a visit.

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Nico Santoro

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

9 Excellent

I was absolutely enamored by this pristine and untouched stretch of sandy shore. The tranquil atmosphere and crystal-clear waters were truly breathtaking, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace and serenity wash over me as I basked in the warm sun. This hidden gem was a true paradise, and I felt so lucky to have stumbled upon it. I can't wait to return and experience the pure bliss of this idyllic beach once again.