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Beach · Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Playa de Cabarete
The main beach of Cabarete, with a shallow lagoon protected by a reef and constant wind, full of kitesurf and windsurf sails in the afternoon and tables on the sand at night.
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About Playa de Cabarete
Playa de Cabarete curves for several kilometers in front of the village, protected by a coral reef that creates a shallow lagoon between the sand and the breakers. The trade wind blows from the sea almost every day and increases in the afternoon, which made the beach one of the world centers for windsurfing since the 1980s and later for kitesurfing.
In the morning the sea is calm and good for swimming; from midday, hundreds of colorful sails fill the bay. Windsurf schools are on the main beach, and kitesurf schools concentrate at Kite Beach to the west, where there is more space. Further along, La Boca beach and Encuentro, the latter with waves, attract surfers.
At night, restaurants and bars set tables on the sand, with candles, music and grilled fish. The village revolves around the beach, with equipment shops, cafés and guesthouses a few steps from the water.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day to a full day.
Best time
In the morning for swimming, when the sea is calm; in the afternoon to watch or practice kitesurfing and windsurfing, when the wind is stronger. At night, for dining on the sand.
How to get there
It is in the center of Cabarete, along the coastal road. Kite Beach is about 2 km to the west, reachable on foot along the sand.
Tip
For kitesurf lessons, choose schools with certification and equipment that has a safety system. Respect the bathing areas and the water sports zones.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Playa de Cabarete
Can you swim at Playa de Cabarete?
Yes, in the lagoon protected by the reef, especially in the morning before the wind rises.
What is Kite Beach?
The stretch west of Playa de Cabarete where kitesurf schools concentrate.
Is there a surf beach near Cabarete?
Yes, Playa Encuentro, a few kilometers to the west, has waves and surf schools.