What is the name of the bay in Spanish?
Q: What is the name of the bay in Spanish?
A: The bay is called Bahía de Samaná in Spanish.
Q: Who gave the bay its original name?
A: Christopher Columbus gave the bay its original name, "Golfo de las Flechas" (Gulf of Arrows).
Q: How large is Samaná Bay?
A: Samaná Bay has an east-west length of about 65 km (40 mi) and a north-south length of 25 km (16 mi).
Q: What rivers flow into Samaná Bay?
A: The Yuna river, Barracote river, and Yabón river all flow into Samaná Bay.
Q: Are there any islands in the bay?
A: Yes, there are many cays (very small and flat islands) in the bay, including Levantado Cay which is big enough to have a hotel.
Q: Is whale watching an important activity around Samaná Bay?
A: Yes, whale watching is an important business in the Samaná Province during late winter and early spring when humpback whales come from northern waters to breed.
Q: What cities are located around Samaná Bay?
A: The most important cities around the bay are Santa Bárbara de Samaná and Sánchez on the north side; and Sabana de la Mar on the south side.
