Isla Catalina

Introduction

Isla Catalina is a small, unspoiled island off the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, part of the La Romana region, facing fishing villages and resort belts across the water. Coral reefs ring the island, and the sea glows clear blue-green; shores mix white sand with rocky coral outcrops. Its signature is the coral garden in surrounding waters — glass-bottom boats and snorkelling bring you close to colourful tropical fish, sea fans and brain coral, with visibility clear to the sandy bottom metres below. The island is barely developed: no big hotels or permanent settlements, mostly visited on day trips. Arrive by speedboat in the morning, lounge in a hammock at noon, and enjoy a beach barbecue and tropical fruit buffet. For travellers wanting a break from Punta Cana or La Romana resorts to taste raw Caribbean island air, Catalina is an easy, restorative pick.

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