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Playa El Portillo, Las Terrenas

4.7
#2 of 8 in Parks in Las Terrenas
Marina · Nature / Park
Relax on the soft sands of Playa El Portillo, a pristine, secluded beach near Las Terrenas. Take a relaxing walk along the vast stretch of sand, lined with mangrove and coconut trees, or have a peaceful picnic in the shade. Swim in the calm, turquoise water, or try surfing, kitesurfing, and other water sports if the winds are strong. The coral reef lies in close proximity, making the beach a nice spot for snorkelling and exploring the colorful underwater wildlife. Using our world travel planner, Las Terrenas attractions like Playa El Portillo can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By MarleyAubin
    Amazing beach with good snorkeling from shore and golden sand. Very clean. Usually fairly calm waves.  more »
  • By bestme81
    love the beach, nice and not very crowded, the sea was good, they told us sometimes gets rough but we were lucky we loved it!  more »
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  • By Arturo Aranguren
    Veruly beautiful beach. Safe and typically caribbean
  • By Luis Diaz
    Only stopped by but looked nice.
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