Playa El Valle
Playa El Valle
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Greg R
7 contributions
Jan 2020
We were actually looking for what an old tour link had said was a coffee plantation that offered tours. Needless to say it no longer existed but in our journey of trying to find out where we were, we got referred to an Eco-hotel where we found someone who spoke English. Turns out we were only about 0.5 kms from the ocean at that point and didn't know it. Well worth the drive, although the 1st time we were there the surf was crazy and no one was swimming. The week after was only slightly milder and many were in enjoying the waves
Written February 25, 2020
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Jaime G
Kitchener, Canada378 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
This is one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever been to. We got there as part of a Quad tour from our stay at the Grand Bahia Principe Cayacoa. The tour was well worth the money to experience this beach and the other activities we did.
The day we went the waves were pretty big but the views were like nothing I've seen before.
This is a must see. Our pictures just DON'T do it justice.
The day we went the waves were pretty big but the views were like nothing I've seen before.
This is a must see. Our pictures just DON'T do it justice.
Written August 28, 2018
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lisa w
sandy utah307 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
We have been in the DR for 18 months, every chance we get we explore a new beach--this is the best of all! The beauty exceeds words like superlative it is an excellent beach for swimming, not too much wave action.The beach has just the right amount of slope. The road could use some work, but then more people would come, we had only two other groups on a mile long beach
Written July 24, 2014
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Edith D
7 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Secret and most Romantic Beach of the country with lots of beauty to offer and some caverns that comes out under this rocks a beautiful lagoon of sweet water that ends to the open beach.
Written July 15, 2014
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CARLOS A. Sanchez
Miami, FL77 contributions
Aug 2022
I've been to Samana since 1991 and was naive enough to think roads and infrastructure would be far better when we went 3 weeks ago. I was wrong, it's still a mess and the local and national authorities don't give a hoot. We swam in this beautiful beach during our miserable stay at El Valle Lodge (see my review) and the roads were horrible! Much of the roadways are badly eroded to the point of holes and ruts that are bigger than many cars. You literally have to choose your line and very slowly cross the chasms at various angles. Many roads have no pavement and are dirt and gravel. There's a reason millions of Dominicans have left the country and live elsewhere. The Dominican government steals the nation blind and has plenty to spend on goon cops who stop and harass you for no valid reason, other than getting paid off. But they never have the money to put up road signage or fix the roadways. This area is as bad or worse right now than it was in 1991. It's mostly a catch all for the cheap budget Euro youngsters who can't afford anything better, the same bunch who stay in hostels. But don't let the drab surroundings fool you, the food is quite expensive, even in dumpy food trucks.
Written September 9, 2022
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Loanmi L
Bonao, Dominican Republic180 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
The waves at this beach are strong.
It’s a public beach therefore parts of it are not the cleanest.
It’s beautiful though excellent for photos.
It’s a public beach therefore parts of it are not the cleanest.
It’s beautiful though excellent for photos.
Written March 6, 2020
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patty a
14 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
We had great fun playing in the BIG waves on a long sandy beach surrounded by tropical forest. Small local restaurant for delicious fisheating. During the week ony few poeple
Written November 7, 2018
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Valentina
Samana Province, Dominican Republic16 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We went to El Valle several times already and though it's true that sometimes there is trash in some parts there is a local effort to kerp it clean and there are organized cleaning days wich i think is a good initiative.
There's many activities nature relayed to discover wuth a local guide.
Treck to a small waterfall, horseback riding to a cacao route...ziplinning.
There's many activities nature relayed to discover wuth a local guide.
Treck to a small waterfall, horseback riding to a cacao route...ziplinning.
Written September 15, 2018
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Dianna G
McKinney, TX52 contributions
Apr 2018
Beautiful beach. We stayed at the Dominican Tree house. Some people biked there but we preferred to walk... about a 30 minute walk but passed through a couple of villages where we were able to say hello to some of the locals. The beach is very uncrowned, mostly fishermen . Ate an awesome lunch at one of the small restaurants that was right on the beach. Recommend.
Written August 28, 2018
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travellingpope
london, ontario217 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
This is a hidden gem and must be a place to visit, good chance you'll be the only person.eat food from lovely lady with little tent resturant it will be the best food you ver eat and very very affordable...she kept bring out more food!!!!! Watch out for crazy waves.
Written February 11, 2017
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Bonjour,
Comment avez-vous accédé à cette plage ?? (voiture de location ? à pieds ?)
Merci pour vos réponses :)
Coralie
Written January 30, 2017
Hola debrias llegar con un coche de alquiler o te pueden llevar un motoconcho por poco dinero desde el malecón hay un video de cómo llegar desde el malecón que he colgado en una página de Facebook del hotel unique Exotic eco hotel y ahí podrás ver el camino para caminar es medio lejos Gracias
Written February 2, 2017
Who does a tour or how can you get to Playa El Valle from the town of Samana?
Written August 10, 2016
Its about a 45 minute drive from Samana. At the tree house, it was a bike ride away, approximately 5 minutes.
Written September 7, 2016
Hi, We are staying in Santa Barbara de Samana in May. Can anyone tell me how far to Playa el Valle and is it possible to cycle there without busting a gut.
Written March 15, 2016
Hi we are going to stay in Samana for a week in December. Can we drive around the peninsula without a 4x4 SUV, with just a car? I heard that playa de Valle is the toughest destination on the peninsula to get to. Please advise - how did you get there?
Written July 29, 2015
Hello,
We didn't rent a car as we stayed at the Dominican Tree House Village and had them pick us up at the airport. There were some guests who got a rental from the airport. Some had a car, some had an SUV. It would be safe to be in an SUV because some of the interior roads are rough and some of them you have to navigate through small streams. The highway from Santo Domingo airport to Samana though is well paved. As for Playa el Valle, I don't know about it being the toughest destination because we simply biked going there from the Tree House Village. It is a dirt road going to the beach and it took us about 15 minutes. But once you get there, it is simply beautiful!
Written August 1, 2015
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