Very good

Playa Balandra

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Balandra?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Balandra.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Puerto Luis is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Balandra?

There are 123 places to stay in the Playa Balandra area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Balandra include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9703158&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Punta Coral</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1740963&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hacienda Cocuyo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2812455&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aventura Rincon Ecolodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1779122&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Talanquera</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2425890&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Trade winds vacation rentals</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9808573&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa de Juan</a></li></ul>

Los Naranjos, Dominican Republic

#113 out of 246 in Los Tocones

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Los Tocones • 9.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Puerto Luis

10 - Exceptional 390m

Coffee Shop Restaurante, Pescaderia Betico

8.6 - Excellent 500m

Restaurant Comedor El Aguacatico

940m

Restaurant De Chivo Mariscos

1km

Restaurant El Cayo Restaurant & Bar

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Seafood Restaurant Langosta y Mariscos Frescos Adans

3.3km

Bar El Bar Quito

3.4km

Restaurant Comedor La bendición C&R

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Cafe DELICIAS DEL RINCÓN

9.4km

Hiking Area El peñon de William

260m

Hiking Area Path to whale observatory

330m

Hiking Area Punta balandra

350m

Hiking Area Balandra

730m

Park Tropical Paradise - Playa La Mara

1.8km

Park Punta Cacao

2.8km

Hiking Area Barrancolí

3.5km

Park Cayo La Farola Ecotours

4.5km

Ice Cream Shop Helados & Más

9.8 - Exceptional 1000m

Supermarket Mini Market El Ancla

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Los Cacaos Samaná

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Kanonenbucht

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Ruinas Casa Castillo

7 - Good 8.9km

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About

Playa Balandra is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 113th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 107.9 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Los Tocones settlement, just 9.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Playa Balandra coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa La Mara, which has a rating of 8.2.

Playa Balandra is located in Dominican Republic within Los Tocones, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Los Tocones • 9.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Puerto Luis

10 - Exceptional 390m

Coffee Shop Restaurante, Pescaderia Betico

8.6 - Excellent 500m

Restaurant Comedor El Aguacatico

940m

Restaurant De Chivo Mariscos

1km

Restaurant El Cayo Restaurant & Bar

8.4 - Very good 1.9km

Seafood Restaurant Langosta y Mariscos Frescos Adans

3.3km

Bar El Bar Quito

3.4km

Restaurant Comedor La bendición C&R

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Cafe DELICIAS DEL RINCÓN

9.4km

Hiking Area El peñon de William

260m

Hiking Area Path to whale observatory

330m

Hiking Area Punta balandra

350m

Hiking Area Balandra

730m

Park Tropical Paradise - Playa La Mara

1.8km

Park Punta Cacao

2.8km

Hiking Area Barrancolí

3.5km

Park Cayo La Farola Ecotours

4.5km

Ice Cream Shop Helados & Más

9.8 - Exceptional 1000m

Supermarket Mini Market El Ancla

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Los Cacaos Samaná

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Kanonenbucht

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Ruinas Casa Castillo

7 - Good 8.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4.8km from the beach

7 Good

Villa Talanquera

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 5.3km from center

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Casa de Juan

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 4km from center

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12.3km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Hostel La Ballena Backpacker

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 4.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.9km 25 min walk

Playa La Mara Playa La Mara

8.2 Very good

2.5km

Playa Chiva Playa Chiva

7.9 Very good

3.3km

Playa Samana Playa Samana

7.1 Good

4.2km

Playa Chinguela Playa Chinguela

8 Very good

4.9km

Playa Anacaona Playa Anacaona

5.8 Pleasant

5.5km

Playa El Rincon Playa El Rincon

6.7 Good

5.7km

Playa Los Yagrumos Playa Los Yagrumos

7.6 Very good

7.1km

Playa Cruce Los Cayos Playa Cruce Los Cayos

6.6 Good

Localities

Nearest

Los Tocones • 9.3km

Main locality of province

Santo Domingo • 107.9km

Transport

Airport

SNX • 20.5km

Bus Station

Terminal Caribe Tours • 11.7km

Train Station

Estación Mamá Tingó, L1 • 99.8km

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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7.6 Very good

Zephyr Silvershade

10 Exceptional

The beach at Las Terrenas is not especially noteworthy.

March 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Balandra?

The coastline of Playa Balandra is covered with golden 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Balandra?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Balandra, 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 Balandra good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa Balandra is fully protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Playa Balandra for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa Balandra 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Balandra secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Balandra.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Puerto Luis is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Balandra?

There are 123 places to stay in the Playa Balandra area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Balandra include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa Balandra from parking?

The Playa Balandra has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Balandra?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Balandra 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. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Balandra (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 Balandra (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.