Guidebook for Playa Juan Dolio
Food scene
Excellent authentic Spanish restaurant, specialty is seafood. Try their seafood paella, the parrillada de mariscos (grilled mixed seafood), pulpo a la gallega (octopus) and their Spanish tortilla but really you can’t go wrong at this place, my top recommendation in the area
141 locals recommend
Restaurante el Mesón Español
5 Carr. NuevaExcellent authentic Spanish restaurant, specialty is seafood. Try their seafood paella, the parrillada de mariscos (grilled mixed seafood), pulpo a la gallega (octopus) and their Spanish tortilla but really you can’t go wrong at this place, my top recommendation in the area
Authentic Argentine steak house.
93 locals recommend
Paladart • Parrilla Argentina y Cocina Mediterránea
Carretera NuevaAuthentic Argentine steak house.
Authentic Italian pizza and pasta. You will be transported to Italy with their food
19 locals recommend
Hostería #1
Authentic Italian pizza and pasta. You will be transported to Italy with their food
Great international food, nice ambiance. Live music on Saturdays
54 locals recommend
Sal Marina Restaurant
Carretera NuevaGreat international food, nice ambiance. Live music on Saturdays
Authentic Venezuelan hole in the wall serves arepas, cachapas, tequeños and daily specials. Also try next door El Pilón de la Costeña for authentic Colombian food
Sabor Tricolor
Authentic Venezuelan hole in the wall serves arepas, cachapas, tequeños and daily specials. Also try next door El Pilón de la Costeña for authentic Colombian food
If you are flying through SDQ this gourmet Dominican upscale restaurant nearby is a must stop.
MoriSoñando by Chef Tita
If you are flying through SDQ this gourmet Dominican upscale restaurant nearby is a must stop.
Entertainment & Activities
if you like rum, this tour is worthwhile. They explain the whole process of rum and you can of course taste their best rums and take home some with you at a sweet price. Reservations required. Its about a 20 minute drive from Marbella
11 locals recommend
Centro Historico Ron Barcelo
if you like rum, this tour is worthwhile. They explain the whole process of rum and you can of course taste their best rums and take home some with you at a sweet price. Reservations required. Its about a 20 minute drive from Marbella
Take a day trip to Saona. Departures from Bayahibe. I have local contact for excursions
463 locals recommend
Saona Island
Take a day trip to Saona. Departures from Bayahibe. I have local contact for excursions
Great day trip, departures from Bayahibe. I can help coordinate a day excursion from the condo
261 locals recommend
Isla Catalina
Great day trip, departures from Bayahibe. I can help coordinate a day excursion from the condo
Sightseeing
Three Eyes of water caves are a worthwhile visit on your way to Santo Domingo. Beware there are a lot of stairs but it is very much worthwhile.
48 locals recommend
Los Tres Ojos
Three Eyes of water caves are a worthwhile visit on your way to Santo Domingo. Beware there are a lot of stairs but it is very much worthwhile.
Las Cuevas de las Maravillas
Las Cuevas de las MaravillasFantastic caves
The first city of the Americas, well worth a day trip. It’s about 45 minutes drive from the condo. Make sure to visit the Columbus castle, Calle Las Damas and the Cathedral.
858 locals recommend
Zona Colonial
Calle Las DamasThe first city of the Americas, well worth a day trip. It’s about 45 minutes drive from the condo. Make sure to visit the Columbus castle, Calle Las Damas and the Cathedral.
Beautiful medieval village overlooking the Chavon River, a day trip would be worthwhile, combined with the Maravillas caves or a visit to Casa de Campo marina and Minitas beach
85 locals recommend
Altos de Chavon of Casa de Campo
Beautiful medieval village overlooking the Chavon River, a day trip would be worthwhile, combined with the Maravillas caves or a visit to Casa de Campo marina and Minitas beach
Golf
Metro Country Club
Great golf course nearby