Playa Marina, Santo Domingo

The beach is unique and reputed to be the caribbean largest natural swimming pool. It is sorrounded by white sand and a large coral reef protects it from waves and big fishes. The beach is well organized and equipped with deck chairs, beach umbrellas, bars and restaurants mostly of them italians. While you relax drinking a pinacolada or a cuba libre the local people prepare plates of fruits, cut coconuts, make plait of hair and sell their famous paintings and souvenirs. But if you prefer complete quietness you can easily find a palm where you can sit alone on your towel.