Hello, You came to the right place. I like this house about 7 miles from Las Galeras:
LA CASA DEL MAR . SAMAN. R. Dominicana - home. We have stayed there I think 4 times and is a perfect getaway house in Samana. In front, a gorgeous view of the sea and whales when they're there, (bring binocs and you will see tons of whales- we saw I'd estimate 50) and in back of the house a great, picturesque rural setting. You need a 4-Wheel drive car to access the house.
I really like Playa Fronton. It is the most beautiful beach I have ever been to. Many guidebooks recommend Rincon, which is also a good beach, but my fave is Playa Fronton and nearby Playa Madama. You can take a horse trip to Playa Madama, which we did, and was wonderful. There are caves there which you can explore. Playa Fronton is best accessed by boat. Bring a picnic lunch, or have a guide prepare lunch for you on the beach. You can get a boat to Fronton for around $75 or so, and can also go to Playa Madama on the boat tour.
Go to
El Cabito. It is one of a kind. Expect to wait a while for dinner. They cook with wood. Also I like El Lusitania. It is a good restaurant also in Las Galeras.
What I have recommended is in or around Las Galeras. If you want more things to do, many go to Las Terrenas on the Samana Peninsula. If you want a more relaxed, before mainstream tourism hit the area atmosphere, go to Las Galeras. Or best, plan to visit both for a few days.
