Dominican Republic

The island of Dominican has five main regions namely the Northern Coast, the Eastern Coast, the Southern Coast, the Interior, and the Samana Peninsula. Out of the main regions of Dominican Republic, the peninsula of Samana is the smallest and is only made up of three divisions. This includes the city of Samana, the Las Galeras and the Las Terrenas. Las Terrenas was once a small village where most people get their income from the fishing industry. But as the years pass and many lands in Las Terrenas were developed, it is now considered as one of the best tourist destinations around the island of Dominican Republic.

The area of Las Terrenas has a weather which is perfect for the much dreamed summer holiday. The weather has an excellent combination of trade winds and sub-tropical warm temperature created by the Atlantic Ocean. All-year round, Las Terrenas offers tourists the cozy ambiance that you can never experience anywhere else in the world. Although there is a winter season in Las Terrenas, you can barely feel that the colder season is already approaching or has already hit the grounds of the fishing town. There is only a little difference in the temperature of the summer season and the winter season in Las Terrenas. However, you might need a windbreaker to fight against the chilly winds during the colder days in the town.

Las Terrenas' main attractions are the beaches, that would welcome you as you land your feet in the area of the town. The warm and hospitable acceptance of the calmness of Las Terrenas would make you feel like staying here for the rest of your life. No wonder many tourists and expatriates have decided to stay here rather than visit the town for a few days every year. The beaches are all carpeted with fine white sands that there's no need for you to wear slippers since your feet does not need protection from anything. Tall palm trees lines the shore as it gives shade for your relaxation while the sun is striking hot. There are also several wooden fishing boats parked in the shores of the beaches of Las Terrenas used by the locals so that you can taste the freshest and best sea food in the whole world.

Restaurants and cafes are scattered along the oceanfront of Las Terrenas. This is the ideal place to read a book, relax, and be captivated with the natural exquisiteness of the town. These establishments also offers the fine-tasting wines of Las Terrenas. There are also several souvenir shops where you can take home some items that would remind you of your fantastic vacation in this small part of Dominican Republic. Most of the merchandise sold in these shops are handcrafted items from the locals of Las Terrenas and other crafts that you can never find anywhere else in Dominican Republic. As for those who wanted to enjoy water-related activities, diving, snorkeling, kite boarding, and windsurfing are the common activities that can be done here in Las Terrenas.