1. Playa Canto de la Playa

    Saona Island already has great beaches, but Canto de la Playa is the one worth the extra effort. You can only reach it by boat, and that alone keeps the crowds thin and the vibe genuinely calm. The water is impossibly turquoise, the sand is soft, and there's coral reef right offshore if you want to snorkel. No beach bars, no jet ski rentals, no one trying to braid your hair. Just the Caribbean doing its thing.

    World's 50 Beaches
    2026 · #20 · The World's 50 Best Beaches
    #5 · North America's 50 Best Beaches
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    Playa Canto de la Playa, 23000, Dominican Republic ·

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