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Samana
Samana Bay offer great appeal to sun
seekers, nature lovers and
romantics, due to its islets or keys
and immense beaches. Green
mountains, long beaches, lively
little towns and turquoise waters
make up the beautiful sceneries to
see. A main vacation attraction here
is whale-watching between November
and March. Also the Los Haitises
National Park, with its exotic
vegetation, fauna and calm waters,
make for an ideal daytrip.
Accommodations can be found for any
budget, and a slue of little
restaurants offer delicious
Dominican meals, some say the best
of the island. At dusk, a stroll
along its malecon is a must, where
the breakwaters suddenly become
alive with stalls, deckchairs,
merengue music and plentiful rum.
Samana
The town of Samana is located on
the southern side of the
peninsula along Samana Bay. It's
a popular base for tourists who
plan to participate in whale
watching excursions or day trips
to Cayo Levantado, both of which
leave from the town's port.
Samana's Malecon, or beachfront
strip, is the center of activity
and features outdoor cafes and
small shops.
Samana is heavily populated by Americanos, descendents of freed American slaves. Because of this the town holds a series of annual harvest festivals, a tradition dating back to the Yam and Rice festivals of West Africa. These lively events are held on Fridays from late August through the end of October at Samana churches.
Samana is heavily populated by Americanos, descendents of freed American slaves. Because of this the town holds a series of annual harvest festivals, a tradition dating back to the Yam and Rice festivals of West Africa. These lively events are held on Fridays from late August through the end of October at Samana churches.