Fodor's Expert Review Kite Beach

Named for all the kitesurfing that goes on here, Kite Beach is therefore fairly hazardous for those who just want to swim. On the sand you'll see instructors teaching new students how to work the lines that hold the colorful "kite." Experienced kiters are like poetry in motion, and it's mesmerizing to watch them. It is windy most of the year, but September through the beginning of December tend to have the lightest wind days. Kite Beach passes a sandy peninsula at its east end and becomes Playa Cabarete. There are restaurants and bars on the beach for "fuel." Amenities: food and drink; toilets; water sports. Best for: partiers; kitesurfing; stand-up paddleboarding