Discover the hidden beauty of the powdery white beaches and shallow waters of Catalina Island. Entirely formed out of coral stone with very little vegetation, enjoy unlimited views as you lounge on the beaches with a pina colada in hand.
Catalina Island or Isla Catalina is an uninhabited tropical island located 1.5 miles from the mainland on the south-east corner of the Dominican Republic, near La Altagracia and La Romana.
The island itself is only 9.6 square kilometers in size, and is a diverse preservation of eco-systems including sand dunes, mangroves, and reefs. Formed out of coral stone, the island contains three overlapping plateaus. The highest elevation on the island is only 60 feet above sea level. The seas around the Island are rich in wildlife, with many species of birds and tropical marine fish, and there are large areas where natural sandbars offshore bring the depth to just a few feet.
It's a favourite destination for cruise ships. In particular, Costa Cruises, whose ships anchor offshore and transports passengers to their private beach via tender.
The island was baptized "Catalina" by Christopher Columbus, who discovered it in May, 1494, on his way to the Americas. Before it was part of the Province of Colón
On December 13, 2007, the Shipwreck of a 17th century merchant vessel has been found in a depth of 3 meters just off the island. It is probably William Kidd's "Quedah Merchant".
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