Cabeza de Toro holidays

Holidays to Cabeza de Toro balance action-packed excursions with lazy days on sand as soft as flour.

A chilled patch of Dominican coastline

Cabeza de Toro is a pint-sized resort that sits at the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, overlooking the peacock-blue Caribbean Sea. With a peaceful beach that's lapped by calm waters and sprinkled with palm trees, it's a hushed alternative to the upbeat centre of Punta Cana. Even so, if you fancy a few drinks and a buzzy night on the tiles, you can quickly switch up the scene – the famous Coco Bongo nightclub is about 10 minutes' cab ride away.

A dose of adrenaline

Another way to up the ante on your super-chilled beachside trip is to weave in an excursion or two. It's easy to crank up the adventure in the Dominican Republic, whether you hop on a dune buggy and rally around an off-road track, or head for a nature playground where you can go zip-lining through jungle greenery and take a dip in a hidden subterranean pool. Scape Park's the place to be for the latter – it's just over half an hour's drive away.

Out on the water

Fancy a day out, but with a bit of a slower pace? A catamaran cruise is just the ticket. There are bundles of options to pick from – you can jump on a glass-bottomed boat, opt for a snorkelling trip that takes you to some of the best coral reefs in the area, or go all out with a trip to the famous Saona Island. This place takes tropical scenery to new levels – it has giant palm trees, chalky sands and water so clear you can see your toes in the seabed.