 |
||||
Cabarete
If you can imagine a scene such as the photo [right] thronging with good natured people having a great time on New Year`s Eve, that was it! Unforgettable! It reminded me more of a mediteranean holiday, perhaps somewhere like a Greek Island. Instead of the all-inclusive facilities, with their private beaches, you gained more of a feel of an informal Dominican holiday destination.
This location is a favorite summer resort for locals as well as tourists. The younger visitors come to enjoy its strong surf, beautiful sea and watersports. This part of the Dominican Republic is blessed with very special natural features which lend themselves to world class watersports. The trade winds blows at speeds from 15 to 25 knots coming from the Atlantic.
Location
If you are located slightly out of town some resorts provide a shuttle service. The bay is formed by a barrier coral reef and is a popular destination for surfers and divers. The village of Cabarete is spread out across the center of a semi-circular beach of golden, sun-soaked, sand. Just behind, is a tranquil lagoon. It is located approximately 20 km east of Puerto Plata [about 20 minutes drive] International Airport. It is also mere 15-minute drive east from Sosua.
Water sports
Apart from the beautiful location, the direction of the wind is from inside to out, which makes it safe for windsurfing competitors. The best months for strong winds are June, July and August.
If you are considering starting windsurfing a great place to begin is by reading Start Windsurfing Right (US Sailing Certification) In 2000, kitesurfing started to take off. Kitesurfing and kiteboarding, use wind power to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard or a kiteboard.
Of course there are always those who wish to take things to another level. Take a look at
Extreme Kiteboarding Generally kiteboarding refers to a style of riding known as free-style or wakestyle where as kitesurfing is more waveriding oriented.
Surfing Surfing at nearby El Encuentro beach. is probably the best in the Dominican Republic. This is an excellent stretch of beach and known by the locals as the best surf spot on the island. There is plenty of golden sand, but there are a couple of rock shelfs just offshore before the reef. Even on a bad day for surf the waves are about 6 feet. If you surf or boogieboard you must try this beach. For non surfers there are some excellent shells at the eastern end of the beach.
A video look at CabareteI took the below video in Cabarete in May 2009. NB:after starting the movie,the `HQ` button will appear in the right hand corner. If you click on it it will give a higher quality picture but this is dependent on your internet connection].
Cabarete GolfIf you are a fairly serious golfer you have two choices: I have played Playa Grande quite a few times [photo right] and it is just over an hour away. Click on the link for further information. It is quite simply one of the finest in the Caribbean. In my view it is worth the trip. If you have a non golfer with you they will enjoy driving around in the cart and enjoying the view.
Please accept my apologies but it shows your`s truly in a state of some euphoria after a rare victory against the good Ambassador. The photo was taken on the 18th tee. A nearer course is another Robert Trent Jones, Sr course located just 30 minutes away, in the beautiful Playa Dorada area. This Par 72, 18-hole course serves the 14 resorts within Playa Dorada. It is a decent course and handy if you are staying in Puerto Plata or Playa Dorada. Given the choice however I would drive the extra half hour to Playa Grande. If you interested in golf in Cabarete you may want to know more about golf in the Dominican Republic
Other activities Cabarete offers other activities such as mountain-biking, scuba-diving, cave exploring or canyoning. You will be able to find a well-organized horse ranch tours, cave tours in El Choco National Park (Laguna Cabarete and Laguna Goleta), and mountain biking. There is waterskiing in Yasica River and safari-type excursions. For the even more adventurous you can get excursions to the highest mountain in the Caribbean river rafting in the Central Mountain Range. Which airport to get to the Cabarete area?Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)also known as Puerto Plata airport.Located in Puerto Plata, it is the Dominican Republic's second largest airport, after Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo. Transfer time to cabarete of about 40 minutes. You may be interested in other flights to Dominican Republic
CHECK OUT MORE ABOUT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
All about the Dominican republic
Need to make a search
Custom Search
|
How about a sensational poster from Cabarete?
Want to lose a little weight?
Ever thought about creating your own web based business?
If you have a passion for a subject [it could be anything-travel,cookery etc], the determination but just need professional help to get you going
click the Site Build It banner ad below  Below- some random videos giving a flavour of the Dominican Republic
|
|||
About time you learned or improved your Spanish?
Spanish is the national language in the Dominican Republic and visual link have an excellent way of learning including
interactive CD-ROMs and Audio CDs -which I use when in my car. There is also an MP3 version included.
Click on the ad below for more information:
Need a flight but want to compare prices? Try Vayama.com. They compare 100's of international airfares in one place and have More international flights than any other website. Click the ad below for more information:
|
||||
A few years ago I was lucky enough to spend New Year in Cabarete and had a fantastic time. It is famous for it`s nightlife
with a great choice of restaurants, bars, discos and a casino. 
It is an excellent location for the young traveler seeking fun, sun and sport although there really is something for everyone.
If you also want the beach holiday, taking in a few bars in the evening, this will suit you.
Cabarete DR is a small Caribbean beach village on the northern coastline of
the Dominican Republic. Due to its size, you can get around by foot. Everything is close by if you are staying in the town.
Cabarete is considered by many to be one of the top places in the world to windsurf and kiteboard. 
.
For those experienced wind-surfers who wish to move up to the next level, consider
for a thrilling look at kite boarding.
If you don`t believe me on the view check out the photo left.