Best beaches in Cuba
The largest of the Caribbean islands with a magical land located in south West, Florida is Cuba. The Cuban colonial cities have not changed much over time, but they still feel so beautiful that their shabby facades sometimes cover a golden dust.
Cuba is a popular Caribbean island ideal for vacation destination because of its beautiful white sand beaches and affordable prices. Cuba houses about 300 beaches on the 600-kilometer island, this is why it is famous for its white sand, crystal clear waters lots of palm trees.
Just offshore, visitors will find beautiful coral reefs and spectacular dive sites, while exploring the Cuban cities is fascinating. You would also witness colonial architecture, a vibrant nightlife and the decaying splendor of the island. In recent years Cuba has opened up to the world. As such, the tourism sector is growing rapidly. It is therefore a good idea to visit all its beautiful beaches.
Finding the ideal beach that suits your desiration is not so hard in Cuba, especially in areas like Cayos near the main island of Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria which are well known for their beautiful beaches, though Varadero is known as the home to Cuba's longest beach and also one of the best and most famous beach in the Caribbean, but note that Cuba's top beaches are a mix of hidden expanses and the shores of the boarder Caribbean island.
Varadero Beach
Located in the province of Matanzas, is Cuba's most famous beach known as the Varadero beach and also one of the largest seaside resorts in the Caribbean, this beach is also known as the Blue Beach because of its clear and calm waters. The Varadero beach is surrounded by a long white sand beach of about 20 kilometer which is lapped Gulf Stream warm waters.
The Varadero Beach are enriched by the existence of different caves, cliffs and lagoons. The weather in Varadero is pleasant, with little rain and low humidity making Varadero an ideal location year-round. The city of Varadero, which covers 14.4 km and has about 8,000 inhabitants. The Varradero beach also features five avenues bordering the peninsula which are: Kawama, Playa, Las Americas or Autopista del Sur, Primera.
Directions: It is 2.5 hours east of Havana. Take the Víazul Bus or Conectando Cuba Bus from various major cities, rent a car or fly to Varadero International Airport.
Playa Pilar
Located on the northwestern tip of the island of Cayo Guillermo, the Playa Pilar beach in Cuba is also one of the top beaches in the Caribbean. You can also view Cayo Media Luna just opposite Playa Pilar. The Playa Pilar beach is a powder white sand with shallow water which is perfect for water sports and also for ideal for swimming.
The beach of Playa Pilar is surrounded by huge dunes with a height of up to 16 meters and palm trees that give it an idyllic look. It has light and fine sand; turquoise and crystalline water; and a coral reef seabed, where you can observe the beautiful and colorful marine fauna resembling an aquarium.
Playa Paraiso
Playa Paraiso also called paradice beach is located on the southwest coast of Tenerife, about 8 kilometers north of the lively resort of Playa de las Americas.
The Playa Paraiso is regularly listed on the list of the most beautiful beaches in the world, invites you to relax as you admire the beautiful landscape. Note that the Playa Paraiso beach is underdeveloped, so few bars, restaurants and hotels are nearby. The inviting water is ideal for snorkeling, swimming or fishing.
Playa Sirena
Located in Cayo Largo on the Isla de la Juventud, this beach is also known as Siren Beach which is the largest island in the region. This Beach is also one of the most beautiful of Cayo Largo and also in Cuba.
The spectacular Playa Sirena beach is the best-equipped, most stable and widest beach outside the resort of Cayo Largo. However you will not find a hotel, but there is assurance of different range of services available to tourists. Playa Sirena is also the only beach in Cayo Largo that features dozens of palm trees and offers several natural shade.
With a coral reef right off the coast, it's a nice spot for swimming or snorkeling. The beautiful Playa Paraiso is not far from here, if you still want to discover one of the impressive beaches of Cuba.
Playa Guardalavaca
Playa Guardalavaca is located in the province of Holguín and is well known among divers. The seabed is full of caves, hills, valleys and various coral formations. The Playa Guardalavaca is also divided into three areas which include: Hotel Club Amigo, Brisas Guardalavaca and the public beach to the east.
The Guardalavaca beach extends for 1500 meters with white sands of light sugar flowing through lush foliage. It includes a shady boulevard with palm trees, tamarinds and grapevines in the middle of the beach. One of the most refreshing aspects of Playa Guardalavaca is that the beach is well used by Cubans and tourists, giving it a certain vitality and lack of dynamism. Half way there is a restaurant serving fried fish and lobster, as well as drinks. Stands rent snorkeling gear to explore the offshore coral reef.
About 60 kilometers from Holguín you can take the Guardalavaca highway to Guardalavaca beach. It is also only 15 kilometers away from Playa Pesquero. Frank País Airport is the nearest airport to this tourist destination. If you take Carretera Central, which is the National Road, you will be 796 km from Havana.
