Puerto Plata and Amber Coast

The northern or Amber Coast of the Dominican Republic is the most developed stretch of the island. A 120km/75mi string of beautiful beaches, large and small resorts and restaurants stretches east along the coast from Puerto Plata, the largest city in the north.

In the smaller towns, where palm-thatched restaurants and local guesthouses prevail, there are historical and cultural attractions dating from the 16th C as well as Victorian architecture.

This area is one of world's best windsurfing sites.

The Amber Coast gets its name from the world's richest deposits of amber, found in the hills near here.