View from one of the viewing tower on the malecon of Samana. From here you have a nice view over the bay of Samana and to the famous Church La Chucha of Samana ( Iglesia San Pedro ). The church was brought by Boat in detached pieces to Samana Town in the early 19th Century. The town of Samana is located on the southern side of the peninsula along Samana Bay. It's a popular base for tourists who plan to participate in whale watching excursions or day trips to Cayo Levantado, both of which leave from the town's port. Samana's Malecon, or beachfront strip, is the center of activity and features outdoor cafes and small shops.Samana is heavily populated by Americanos, descendents of freed American slaves. Because of this the town holds a series of annual harvest festivals, a tradition dating back to the Yam and Rice festivals of West Africa. These lively events are held on Fridays from late August through the end of October at Samana churches.
