Many people choose to book a flight right into Punta Cana, a town with over 20 miles of beachfront and numerous hotels offering everything from golf to spas to world-class dining. But there are other sides to the Dominican Republic which are also a must to visit place.

For the coastal environment, water quality, safety and access for all: the Blue Flag represents a serious and profound commitment to both people and the environment.

Central to the ideals of the Blue Flag programme is the aim of connecting the public with their surroundings and encouraging them to learn more about their environment. As such, environmental education activities must be offered and promoted in addition to a permanent display of information relevant to the site in terms of biodiversity, ecosystems and environmental phenomena.

The European Foundation for Environmental Education released its 2015-2016 list of the world’s top-quality beaches.

According to the international non-profit organization the Dominican Republic will now have 21 blue flag beaches.

The country boasts almost 800 miles of coastline, featuring some of the most stunning sands in the Caribbean.

Of course there are many interesting and beautiful beaches to visit in the country, such as the beaches of Macao, Saona Island, Catalina Island…