Haiti occupies the western region of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which its shares with the Dominican Republic. A former French colony, Haiti is a land of contrast. On one side, it is a country suffering from urban overpopulation, civil strife and oppression. But on the other side, it is also a vibrant land with rich art, lively music and coastal areas teeming with clear, turquoise beaches amid a backdrop of verdant, forest-covered mountains. Many of Haiti's beautiful beaches offer hotels, restaurants and small, watersports operators.
Port Salut Beach, Haiti
Haiti offers a beach for every type of visitor - from private beaches that offer every tourist comfort imaginable to secluded, almost deserted beaches like Port Salut Beach. Port Salut Beach is situated in Port Salut at the southwestern tip of the country. It is a lush, mountainous area boasting an 800-meter stretch of beach with rows upon rows of tall, swaying palm trees. Because Port Salut Beach is a public beach, the chances of finding organized activities are slim. But its powdery white sands and clear, blue waters are ideal for long, solitary walks, swimming or leisure hunting for that occasional shell, starfish, unusual stone and other beach artifacts. Port Salut Beach is the only rainforest in Haiti. This backdrop offers visitors the opportunity to take inland adventurers such as hiking and nature walking.