Cabarete
One of the world's top kitesurfing and windsurfing destinations — with a bohemian beach town atmosphere and excellent nightlife
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The best water sports, beaches and nightlife in Cabarete.
Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
Cabarete is one of the world's top kitesurfing and windsurfing destinations. The consistent trade winds that blow across the bay from the east create perfect conditions — strong enough for experienced riders, but manageable for beginners. Kite Beach, at the eastern end of the bay, is the dedicated kitesurfing area. Several world-class schools offer lessons for all levels.
Surfing
Cabarete is also an excellent surfing destination. The waves at the western end of the bay are consistent and well-shaped, making it one of the best surf spots on the north coast. The annual Cabarete Race Week is one of the most prestigious windsurfing events in the world, drawing competitors from across the globe.
Beach Bars & Nightlife
Cabarete has one of the most vibrant beach bar and nightlife scenes in the Dominican Republic. The main beach is lined with restaurants, bars and beach clubs that come alive in the evening. The atmosphere is bohemian and international — a mix of water sports enthusiasts, expats and tourists from around the world.
Sosúa Beach
Sosúa, about 10 minutes west of Cabarete, has one of the most beautiful sheltered bays on the north coast. The beach is excellent for swimming and snorkelling — the coral reef just offshore is home to a wide variety of marine life. The town of Sosúa has a fascinating history as a Jewish refugee settlement established in the 1940s.
Laguna Gri-Gri
The Laguna Gri-Gri, near the town of Río San Juan about 30 minutes east of Cabarete, is a beautiful mangrove lagoon accessible by boat. Tours through the mangroves lead to a natural cave with stalactites and a freshwater spring. The lagoon is home to dozens of bird species and is one of the most peaceful natural attractions on the north coast.
Cabarete Travel Guide
Cabarete is one of the world's great water sports destinations — a small, bohemian beach town on the north coast of the Dominican Republic that has become famous for its kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing, while also offering excellent restaurants, bars and a lively nightlife scene.
The consistent trade winds that blow across Cabarete Bay from the east create perfect conditions for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Kite Beach, at the eastern end of the bay, is the dedicated kitesurfing area — on a good day, dozens of kites fill the sky above the beach. Several world-class schools offer lessons for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced riders.
The surfing at Cabarete is also excellent. The waves at the western end of the bay are consistent and well-shaped, making it one of the best surf spots on the north coast. The annual Cabarete Race Week is one of the most prestigious windsurfing events in the world.
Beyond the water sports, Cabarete has a vibrant beach bar and nightlife scene. The main beach is lined with restaurants, bars and beach clubs that come alive in the evening. The atmosphere is bohemian and international — a mix of water sports enthusiasts, expats and tourists from around the world.
Sosúa, about 10 minutes west of Cabarete, has one of the most beautiful sheltered bays on the north coast — excellent for swimming and snorkelling. The Laguna Gri-Gri, about 30 minutes east, is a beautiful mangrove lagoon with boat tours and a natural cave.
Cabarete is about 20 minutes from Puerto Plata airport, which has direct flights from the UK.
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