Beach Alicia
Beach Alicia
4.5
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DLLLS
British Columbia, Canada55 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Such a beautiful view from above. My fiancé and I drove from Puerto plata to Sosua to soak up the sun on this beach. Need to get there early because places to sit under spots away from the sun are limited. Great little restaurant located above
Written 27 August 2020
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dougjohnson00
New Brighton, MN101 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
Right next to Sosua Beach, Alicia beach is in sharp contrast. Rent an umbrella and beach chair for 500 pesos for the day. If you enjoy loud music, hawkers, and restaurants and bars, don’t come to Alicia beach.
It is quiet and a flatter walk to the water unlike Sosua Beach. It’s not easy to get food and drinks, but I did see some waiters going up and down the steps to the restaurant/bar.
The only complaint I had is that there are no bathroom facilities.
It is quiet and a flatter walk to the water unlike Sosua Beach. It’s not easy to get food and drinks, but I did see some waiters going up and down the steps to the restaurant/bar.
The only complaint I had is that there are no bathroom facilities.
Written 19 January 2022
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Barbierobie
St. Albert, Canada45 contributions
Mar 2022
Alicia Beach is beautiful, exciting and wonderful if you experience it as an observer. The waves whenever I've been have been big and crash at the shore, but that makes it difficult to enter and leave the water. Older people should definitely not enter the water....I've seen people shoved off their feet, lose their bathing suits and sustain injury. This is a beautiful beach.....just be very careful!
Written 10 April 2022
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Vernus
Canada304 contributions
Dec 2021
the beach is like the red light district of Amsterdamn. old men with young girls, and not for free. Lots of drugs, and dogs. Beach is rather dirty as well. Not anything like Cabarete. too many enabling human bondage.. This is not a place to take your children. No I would not recommend it. We won't be back.
Written 17 December 2021
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linda l
53 contributions
Mar 2023
good place for piece and quiet where you can usually swim if there is no swell. Great places to eat on the cliff (nicer then old sosua). Highly recommend. You can rent umbrellas and chairs there as well.
Written 10 April 2023
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entucasa
Walters Falls, Canada85 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
There is very little shade so if you intend spending the day, you would need to rent an umbrella ☔ and loungers which becomes expensive if you go there each day. The bathing can be rough, the colour of the flag will indicate the conditions. It's is a very quiet beach unlike others and usually not crowded.
It's very unfortunate that people litter the it with plastic, Styrofoam and plastic bags which never gets cleaned up, but this is the case all over this area. There is no regard for the environment at all and I think it is the locals who do this. Shameful!!!
It's very unfortunate that people litter the it with plastic, Styrofoam and plastic bags which never gets cleaned up, but this is the case all over this area. There is no regard for the environment at all and I think it is the locals who do this. Shameful!!!
Written 21 February 2018
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TheTikiian
Sosua, Dominican Republic73 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
With wide sandy stretches framed by scenic volcanic cliffs and topped by two very picturesque quintessentially tropical cafes -- the main one even sporting a thatched roof hut giving it the appearance of a giant tiki bar -- Alicia Beach is stunning.
Even on the most crowded days, there's plenty of room on the sand. There are lounges and umbrellas available. The water is warm, turquoise, clear, and usually calm though there can frequently be some small shore break. There's even a reef not too far out for snorkeling.
If one is an intrepid and skilled swimmer it is possible to swim around the point to Playa Sosua.
There are restrooms at the cafes and many nearby restaurants including the infamous El Rancho and Alicia Hotel.
The view from the clifftops overlooking the beach are unforgettable and the view from the beach affords a tropical wonderland complete with Mount Isabel to the west.
As a Hawaiian who has traveled to many beaches of the world, I find Alicia to be impressive, peaceful, beautiful and ranking right up there with some of the best.
If you're ever lucky enough to get to Sosua do not miss this beach!
Even on the most crowded days, there's plenty of room on the sand. There are lounges and umbrellas available. The water is warm, turquoise, clear, and usually calm though there can frequently be some small shore break. There's even a reef not too far out for snorkeling.
If one is an intrepid and skilled swimmer it is possible to swim around the point to Playa Sosua.
There are restrooms at the cafes and many nearby restaurants including the infamous El Rancho and Alicia Hotel.
The view from the clifftops overlooking the beach are unforgettable and the view from the beach affords a tropical wonderland complete with Mount Isabel to the west.
As a Hawaiian who has traveled to many beaches of the world, I find Alicia to be impressive, peaceful, beautiful and ranking right up there with some of the best.
If you're ever lucky enough to get to Sosua do not miss this beach!
Written 20 April 2018
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Maura12345
Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic132 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
I visited Playa Alicia, many times in the three weeks I stayed in Sosua. I highly recommend this beach because it's very quiet, no vendors trying to sell you souvenirs and a cristaline water that you can see where you are steppin' in. When you visit Sosua don't forget to visit Playa Alicia
Written 30 August 2015
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Susan62_13
Sosua, Dominican Republic20 contributions
Jan 2015
Beautiful sun sets! quieter than Sosua Bay. Good restaurants close by. safe clean No or basically no Vendors
No shade from Palm trees so can tend to be hot. you can rent chairs or umbrellas
No shade from Palm trees so can tend to be hot. you can rent chairs or umbrellas
Written 28 August 2015
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Lisa B
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic45 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
I am dominican and know the island pretty well so let me sum up this review as best as I can:
Pros-Beautiful, clean, no one will bother you.....paradise
Cons-Walk towards the umbrellas involves super hot sand, certain months of the year waves get bigger so make sure you are a good swimmer and food is not easy to purchase because of the walk on the sand.
My final thoughts..... totally worth going if you can take a good pair of enclosed shoes and a small cooler.Also a bit of money for umbrellas and loungers.I like to pack water, a sandwich and my book.Love it there!
Pros-Beautiful, clean, no one will bother you.....paradise
Cons-Walk towards the umbrellas involves super hot sand, certain months of the year waves get bigger so make sure you are a good swimmer and food is not easy to purchase because of the walk on the sand.
My final thoughts..... totally worth going if you can take a good pair of enclosed shoes and a small cooler.Also a bit of money for umbrellas and loungers.I like to pack water, a sandwich and my book.Love it there!
Written 11 August 2015
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we are looking for calm water for swimming; the sea is a bit rough at the hotel we are.staying at (Wyndham). any suggestions?
Written 20 April 2018
DO NOT SWIM at Alicia Beach if the surf is rough. Go to Sosua Beach and you will find safer water, Still can knock you down, however you have a reduced chance of undertow.
Written 20 April 2018
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