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    La Romana Holidays

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    Sugary sands, bright-blue seas and plenty of toe-tapping merengue dancing – La Romana holidays put a Latino twist on the Caribbean.

    Top-class beaches

    The locals in La Romana say their beaches are the prettiest in the Dominican Republic. And that’s quite a claim in a country famed for its tropical tableau of sand and sea. But they’ve got a point. Take one glance at the south-east coast, around the town of Bayahibe, and you’ll see exactly where they’re coming from. Expect long sweeps of sand, glossy palm trees and bath-warm waters.

    Sightseeing in Altos de Chavon

    The 40-year-old replica village of Altos de Chavon is designed to look like a Mediterranean settlement from the 16th century. Think beige stone walls, terracotta-tiled roofs and cobbled roads. It’s the biggest attraction for sightseers in La Romana. You can take a dive into the area’s history and learn about the local Taino Tribe during a walk around the archaeological museum here. And don’t forget to stop by the village amphitheatre – Frank Sinatra performed here in 1982.

    Isla Saona and Catalina Island

    A holiday to La Romana also puts a pair of the Dominican Republic’s smaller islands at your fingertips – Isla Saona and Catalina Island. Isla Saona is the larger of the two. It’s part of the East National Park, so expect thick mangrove forests, white-sand beaches and turtle sanctuaries. The latter’s a smaller affair, and shines a spotlight on the country’s scuba diving scene. The water here’s crystal clear, and its Finding-Nemo-looking coral reefs are home to angelfish and pufferfish.

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    At a glance

    • Top up your tan on Bayahibe Beach
    • Snorkel around coral reefs during a daytrip to Catalina Island
    • Learn about La Romana’s history in Altos de Chavon

    Destinations in La Romana

    Top Destinations

    • La Romana

      La Romana Port holidays put you on the palm-fringed banks of an estuary, within throwing distance of a sandy beach and a cave-dotted national park.

    • Bayahibe

      Holidays to Bayahibe are your ticket to paradise. They line up long white beaches, tropical waters teeming with fish, and bars that vibrate to the rhythm of merengue.

    • San Pedro de Macoris

      Holidays to San Pedro de Macoris shine a light on the Dominican Republic's national sport and drink, with a top baseball stadium and an award-winning rum factory.

    Top things to See and Do in La Romana

    • BEACHES
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    • Picture-perfect beaches

      Like the rest of the Dominican Republic, La Romana is an expert when it comes to beaches. Stereotypical Caribbean white sands are backed by ribbons of palms, and the warm sea waters give way to colourful reefs teeming with shoals of fish. Snorkelling is big business in this part of the country, and snorkel trips will take you to the best spots.

    • The big beach

      If you like your beaches buzzing, make a beeline for Playa Las Minitas. It’s part of the luxe enclave of Casa de Campo, in between Bayahibe and La Romana town, which means you’ll find loads of watersports, top-class restaurants, and swanky extras like beachside massages.

    • The secret beach

      For something a bit more laid-back, head for Bayahibe Beach, where the tempo is turned down a good few notches. You won’t find much besides a sprinkling of beach bars and cafés serving cheap lunches and ice-cold drinks, and a few scuba shops, where you can hire gear to explore the nearby reefs and dive sites.

    • Bargain Buys

      If you’ve not got many pesos to spend, head for one of the daily markets. La Romana’s Mercado Municipal is a local affair, with piles of colourful spices and exotic fruits. In Santo Domingo’s Mercado Modelo, you’ll find vendors touting paintings, sandals and sunhats. For cheap and cheerful beachwear, stroll along Bayahibe Beach to the calmoda huts.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      For handicrafts, make for the town of Altos de Chavron, whose cobbled streets are flanked with weavers’ workshops, silk-screen studios, pottery shops and jewellery stores. Dominican rum and cigars are just as good as their Cuban counterparts, and cheaper, too. Pick up bottles of Barcelo and Brugal on Carretera a Bayahibe, and browse for hand-rolled cigars in the speciality shops around La Romana’s Parque Central.

    • Designer Buys

      Flex your credit card in Casa de Campo marina. You’ll find everything from Italian clothing and one-of-a-kind artworks, to beautiful jewellery and fine linens. Calle Conde and Avenida Mella in Santo Domingo are lined with jewellery shops, ceramics galleries and antiques cubbyholes. Mahogany rocking chairs are big business here – they usually come flat-packed so you can get them home easily.

    • Laid-back evenings

      Evening entertainment in La Romana town centres around the big hotels, with glitzy cabarets and live shows setting the scene. Casinos are ten-a-penny in these parts, too. The hotels deal out most of them, although you’ll also find a few independent establishments. Low-key evenings in Bayahibe, meanwhile, are all about the beach – rustic sand-side bars are perfect for watching the sun set with an ice-cold beer.

    • Lively evenings

      Downtown La Romana is packed with salsa bars, cocktail lounges and merengue clubs, while in Bavaro you’ll find discos drumming up Latino, American and Euro beats in the main plazas. If you’re in Santo Domingo, meanwhile, head to Avenida Mirador del Sur or the Malecón for the best clubs.

    • La bandera

      Rather than ham-and-cheese sandwiches, the number one lunch dish here is la bandera. It’s a hunger-busting rice, bean and meat concoction that matches the colours of the national flag. You’ll often find a big serving of fried plantain on the side.

    • Sancocho

      This Spanish-inspired stew makes an appearance on most menus in La Romana. It’s a rich mixture made with meat, chunky vegetables and broth. Sancocho cruzado, or ‘7 meats sancocho’, is also a big hit – it usually includes chicken, pork and beef, as well as other more exotic creatures.

    • Mangu

      Forget cereal or beans on toast – when it comes to breakfast, the Dominicans like to start off their day with this top button-popping dish. The main ingredient is boiled plantain, which is then mashed and topped with onions, oil, fried cheese and eggs.

    • Tres leches cake

      This super-sweet dessert is made with sponge cake that’s been soaked in 3 different kinds of milk – whole, evaporated and condensed. Thanks to lots of little air bubbles, the sponge stays wet but doesn’t go mushy – the texture is a bit like tiramisu. You can have it plain, or topped with thick cream and fruit.

    • Mamajuana

      This local firewater comes with a bit of a kick, and is supposedly an aphrodisiac. Dark rum is mixed with honey and red wine, and left to soak in a bottle with tree bark, twigs, herbs and spices. It’s got a port-like taste, and is usually served in a shot glass as a post-dinner tipple. If you’re feeling brave, try one made with the local 151-proof rum.

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