Holidays in Samana

An introduction to Samana

When Christopher Columbus tried to land at Samana Bay in the fifteenth century, he was greeted with a rain of arrows. The natives are more friendly these days. But it's easy to see why they might be fiercely protective of this jaw-droppingly beautiful peninsula, with its glorious, unspoilt beaches, backed by mountain greenery. If you love nature, you'll love Samana. The scenery is to die for, with soaring peaks, coconut groves, lush, tropical rainforests and sparkling waterfalls. Pop across the bay to Los Haitises National Park and you'll find even more stunning landscapes, including some of the most important mangrove reserves in the whole of the Caribbean. Then, of course, there's Samana's other big draw that occurs between January and March: whale watching. During the mating season several thousand humpbacks visit the area for some major speed dating sessions. So, you're in with a very good chance of catching a glimpse of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. As for the region's capital, Samana City, you'll feel quite at home there. It was originally settled by a couple of shiploads of American slaves, and to this day many of the locals speak English as their first language. However, the real beauty of the Samana peninsula is its wonderful Robinson Crusoe atmosphere, making it the perfect romantic hideaway or a bolt-hole to escape from the frantic pace of the rat race. Just imagine it – sitting under the shade of a swaying palm, sipping something cool and refreshing, and simply basking in the glory of one of the world's last remaining slices of paradise.

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