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Golf in the Dominican RepublicAlong the North Shore
Playa Grande Golf (Robert Trent Jones)
Playa Dorada (Robert Trent Jones)
At present there are plans for several more courses to be built in the north of the island.
Along the South & East Coast
Numerous golf courses, including the famous ‘Teeth of the Dog’, are amongst over twenty top golf courses to be found in the south and east of the island
- Towns & Cities of North Coast, Dominican RepublicCabarete
Cabarete is a small Caribbean village nestled some 12 kilometers from Sosúa. The town, with its beachside bars, restaurants and hotels, appeals to all ages but comes to life in the evening as one of the 'hottest' destinations in the Caribbean. This is home to the kite and wind surfers, but offers scuba diving, quad and mountain biking or just sun worshipping on one of the best beaches on the north shore. Ideal for those looking for a beachside investment that will rent with ease
Puerto Plata
A somewhat faded glory to Puerto Plata with Victorian gingerbread-like mansions from the late 1800's, located in the older part of the city and its many parks and cafes offering Dominican specialties. Many visit the city to see the historic fort, Fuerte de San Felipe. There is a 2 km boardwalk, or Malecón, lined with typical Dominican restaurants, where you can take a walk and enjoy views of the port and the Atlantic Ocean. Above the town sits Mount Isabel de Torres, accessible by a cable car which affords spectacular views of the city and coastline and the surrounding botanical gardens
Sosúa
The small town of Sosúa is located around 15 kilometers east of Puerto Plata on the northern coast and, over the last few years, has developed into one of the most popular coastal resorts in the Dominican Republic. Sosúa is situated between the main coastal road (Puerto Plata to Samana) and the Atlantic Ocean. It has several excellent sandy beaches, including Playa de Sosúa, Playa Chiquito and La Playita. This small town is situated around a large bay and consists of two quarters: El Batey and Los Charamicos, which are linked together by Playa Sosúa. The area to the east of the beach, El Batey, focuses entirely on tourism and includes an attractive commercial centre with a large number of shops, restaurants, bars and terraces etc.
The nightlife is fun and exciting, especially for such a relatively small town. The beach, Playa de Sosúa, has good water-sports facilities and consists of an unbroken line of small shops selling souvenirs, snacks, drinks etc. There is even a local hairdresser, who will cut and style your hair while you sit under the shade of a palm tree on the beach.
A centre of commerce, Sosúa has ease of living for most Expats looking for a centre with shops, banks, supermarkets, pharmacies and day-to-day necessities. Catering to its international residents, it offers Swiss bakeries, Italian trattorias and German sausage makers. It can also boast some of the finest soft white sand beaches on the north coast and is as friendly and welcoming as it can be.
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