Playa Coson Beach Villa for rent

 

Samana

Samana is a destination for nature lovers and adventurers. Green, green mountains, long white sandy beaches, solitude, lively little towns in between, turquoise waters. Samana is also a romantic destination, and the Coson Beach Villa is perfect for honeymooners or families.
Samana is also a good choice for experienced scuba divers. And the place to stay if whale-watching is high on your agenda. It is the place to sit on a porch or in the shade of a palm tree, sipping something cool and discover the rare feeling of being happy just being alive.
The exuberance of the area, the variety of natural attractions make it the preferred choice of those seeking an active vacation. Oh, there is action if you want it. Horseback riding, swimming, snorkeling, diving, sailing — all the activities that come with beautiful nature.
It is possible to spend your days vegging out at the private! beach in front of your villa, but Samana is truly for explorers. Samana has a distinct European flavor - The French were first, but now many Italians and Spaniards have opened up businesses to cater to tourists in the area.
From the twin capes of Rincon Bay in Las Galeras to Playa Bonita and Playa Coson in Las Terrenas to Los Haitises National Park across the bay from Sanchez to Samaná in the heart of the peninsula, the sights and sounds of this tropical paradise will remain with you forever, haunting your memory and tempting you time and time again to return. 'You may leave Samaná, but Samaná will never leave you'.

Coson at the top 10 of Dominican Republic beaches is another stretch of beautiful sands, even less populated than neighboring Playa Bonita.
Beginning north of Playa Bonita and continuing for another four miles, the powdery sands end at the base of rugged cliffs forming a protected area for safe snorkeling and kite surfing.
There is a small airport in El Portillo with commuter flights to Santo Domingo. There is an international airport Juan Bosch in El Catey, about half an hour from the Sanchez crossing to Las Terrenas.

Attractions
Beaches on the north side of the Samana peninsula: Playa Bonita (fun waves), Coson at Villa Tabiki (fun waves, can be rough), Las Terrenas, El Portillo and Playa Popy (always tranquil waters).
Playa Grande hosts the most beautyful Playa Grande 18 holes golf course. Playa Rincon is on the north side of Samana, but needs to be reached via the Samana road or by boat. Once you are in Las Galeras, there are daily small boat ferries to Playa Rincon beach, a spectacular 2 km. bay.
Beaches on the south side of the peninsula: Playa Galeras (about an hour and a half from Las Terrenas) and Cayo Levantado. Cayo Levantado is an island of about one square kilometer, made of a protruding coral reef which protects Samana bay from the Atlantic waves. With its lovely white sand beaches flanked by tall coconut trees, this island is a popular day out into paradise.
Horseback riding or four wheel riding trails through the mountains and beaches.
Samana city. Samana city claims an unusual history and, as a result, an unusual character. It was settled by two shiploads of freed American slaves around 1824 and, to this day, many residents speak English as a first language. The US cultural influence is also apparent in many of the last names of the settlers of this area. Urban renewal is improving the overall look of Samana city.
Las Terrenas town. Worth a stroll. Lots of shops feature all sort of beach wear and gear. Great supermarket in town, restaurants, delicious pate and pastry shops, reflecting the European influence.
El Limon Waterfall. Take the El Portillo road going East and stay on it until you get to the town of El Limon. The waterfall is about 300 meters above sea level and has a 40 meter drop that ends in a very deep but swimable pool of crystal clear waters.
Whale-watching Samana has some of the best whale-watching in the world. Every year, the excursions depart to catch the frolicking giant creatures from 15 January to 15 March. See the DR1 Whale-Watching Page
Los Haitises National Park. Easily reached by a short boat ride across the Bay is Los Haitises National Park. This area is known as having one of the most important rainforests and mangrove reserves in the entire Caribbean, complete with keys and caves. You can only enter the park with a certified guide. Day excursions can be booked from most hotels.
Mountain biking, hiking, horse riding There are few destinations as great as Samana for these ecotourism sports. Be on the lookout at your hotel for tour operators that offer these activities. Note that there is no better way to really see the area than by mountain bike, hiking or horse riding. End the day with a plunge in a deserted beach. Horse riding excursions that will take you through jungles and paradise beaches are offered at many hotels. Highly recommended.
Caving Samana has many caves for exploring. Check out the availability of excursions offering sightings of petroglyphs and pictograms from the days of the Indian settlers. Samana is known as the site of the first battle between the Indian settlers and the European conquerors - the Battle of the Arrows.
Rock climbing Rock climbing enthusiasts should look into the Playa Fronton excursions. Playa Fronton is located at the end tip of Las Galeras. It is a spectacular beach, even if you are not into climbing.

Photos

Coson beach beach view from villa swimming pool aerial view Playa Coson