Cuba has the second largest barrier reef system in the world which sits in clear warm waters. Sea temperatures range from 25C in January to 29C in August. Divers of all levels will love the fascinating macro-life, soft corals, underwater caves, walls, wrecks, cenotes and swim-throughs which together with the natural beaches, islands and cays make a diving holiday to Cuba just perfect. Check out this website where we found lots of great deals to Cuba.

Swim with friendly grouper, watch giant morays at play, be amazed at groups of giant sting ray whose wing spans exceed 12ft and marvel at over 1000 species of fish and 160 species of sponges. Don’t forget your camera as the corals, sponges and macro-life, including anemones, arrow crabs, flamingo tongues, colourful tunicates and nudibranches are a photographers dream!

Top scuba diving spots include:

Jardines De La Reina

Jardines De La Reina – An archipelago of more than 250 coral islands and islets. Jardines De La Reina is a protected environment and National Marine Reserve. This is one of the last untouched diving areas in the world and has 75 miles of mangrove-fringed coral reefs.

Varadero – Regarded as one of the top beach destinations in the world, Varadero not only offers quality hotels, beautiful sandy beaches, excellent nightlife and more, it also offers excellent diving opportunities and dive centres in close proximity to the bustling resort.

Guardalavaca – Located just 50 minutes from the airport on the southeast coast of Cuba. This is a small resort offering top quality diving, good hotels and beautiful beaches.

Santa Lucia – A remote beach resort and divers paradise on Cuba’s Atlantic coast.

Santa Lucia Cuba

Cayo Largo – Located about 35 minutes by plane from Havana, Cayo Largo is a small island with plenty of holiday accommodation.

Cayo Levisa – A desert island off the northern coast of Cuba, reached by a 25 minute boat ride. This paradise island has nearly three miles of white powder sandy beach.

Isla De La Juventud

Isla De La Juventud (Isle of Youth) – Located on the northern Caribbean side of Cuba, this former prison colony and military zone is just a 25 minute flight from Havana.

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Baracoa

Baracoa has a French influence, which is due to settlers from Haiti. This quiet town has some interesting architecture, including houses which date from the 19th century, Matachin Fort which is now a museum of local history and La Punta Fort which is now a restaurant. Baracoa parish church (Catedral de Nuestra de la Asuncion) is home to the Parra Cross, the only remaining cross of 29 that Columbus erected on shore during his voyages. Surrounded by rich forests, citrus groves, coconut palms and rivers, Baracoa has a distinct tropical atmosphere. The hotels around the city are very simple and provide an excellent base for exploring the beautiful colonial city and the surrounding mountains. Baracoa’s skyline is dominated by the Yunque de Baracoa Mountain (Baracoa Anvil) which rises to 1765 feet above sea level.

There is only one road to the city which offers amazing views across the countryside to the Atlantic as it descends from the mountains in a series of hairpin bends.

Just a few miles west of Baracoa is the white sandy beach of Playa Maguana which is protected by a coral reef. This tranquil beach is set in a small cove where you will also find a restaurant and bar amidst the verdant vegetation. Also to the west is Playa Nibujon which is mainly used by local people and although there are no tourist facilities here, the beach is great for sunbathing and swimming on your family holidays to Cuba.

Things to do and places to visit in and around Baracoa include:

Alexander Von Humboldt National Park
The park straddles the Guantanamo and Holguin provinces and is one of the best preserved mountainous ecosystems in the Caribbean. Wander among the indigenous Antillean and Cuban flora and fauna for a taste of Cuban nature at its very best.

El Yunque

El Yunque Mountain
Trek up the mysterious El Yunque, Baracoa’s flat-topped mountain.

Yateras Stone Zoo
Here you will find around 400 sculptures of humans and wild animals which have been carved in the rocks by local artist Angel Inigo who taught himself how to sculpt.

Duaba Farm
Here you can see how cacao is turned into chocolate and then have a tasty Cuban lunch.

The Cactus Garden
Located along the Guantanamo-Baracoa highway in the semi-arid region, this huge garden is home to over 2,000 cacti.

Yateras Stone Zoo

Maisi
Located at the easternmost tip of Cuba, here you will see amazing marine terraces which are among the largest in the world.

Malone Lookout Point
For panoramic views of the Guantanamo Naval Base at the mouth of Guantanamo Bay.

River Toa
Experience rafting in a cayuco along Cuba’s widest river which runs from the mountains and through the jungle before ending near Baracoa. Other great rivers to explore on your late deals to Cuba are the Miel and Yumuri.

Varadero Diving

Diving
The warm waters of the Caribbean have a yearly average temperature of 24C which is ideal for divers of all abilities from beginners to the more experienced. Crystal clear waters offer superb visibility of the marine life and corals in the underwater haven. Divers can expect to see dozens of species of fish, moray eels, squid, octopus, barracuda, rays and even sharks. Shipwrecks, caves and night dives offer a varied programme to your exciting Cuban diving experience.
The following are the most popular Cuban dive sites:
Cayo Largo in the south of the island has tranquil unspoilt beaches and beautiful coral reefs.
Cayo Levisa in the north west which has 17th and 18th century shipwrecks, tropical fish, black coral and beautiful sponges.
The world biosphere reserve of Maria la Gorda in the west which has two dive zones. For more experienced divers the reserve offers 18th century shipwrecks, black coral walls, caves and caverns.
With some of the cleanest waters in Cuba, Faro Luna has 28 dive sites and offers excellent photographic opportunities among its shipwrecks and amazing coral reefs.
Playa Giron is located near the Bay of Pigs and is well known for its shelf diving. In 1994 a new ship was deliberately sunk for the enjoyment of visiting scuba divers.

Fishing and Deep Sea Fishing
Fishing is very popular in Sol Cayo Guillermo on Cuba’s north west coast and is where Ernest Hemingway loved to fish. For those who prefer fresh

Deep Sea Fishing Cuba

water fishing there are plenty of lakes in Cayo Coco. When reef fishing you may catch snapper and barracuda grouper, offshore you may catch wahoo, dolphin tuna and sailfish, whilst bay fishing will give you the opportunity to catch yellow jack and tarpoon.

Swimming with Dolphins
Most people marvel at the dolphins in the fantastic shows around the island but for those who want to actually swim with these amazing creatures there are plenty of organised excursions out to sea. Get up close and swim with these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat for an experience that will stay with you forever. Holguin and Varadero are the best resorts to visit on your cheap holidays to Cuba for this once in a lifetime experience.

Bird Watching
With some of the most unusual birds in the Caribbean, Cuba is a great choice for bird watching enthusiasts. Twitchers will marvel at the Cuban Green Woodpecker and the tiny Cuban Bee Hummingbird which is the smallest bird in the world. The UNESCO biosphere reserve in Pinar Del Rio in the Sierra del Rosario area offers the opportunity to see many bird species including a variety of endemic Cuban birds such as the Cuban Trogon, Cuban Tody and Cuban Blackbird.

Horse Riding
Horse riding in Cuba gives you the opportunity to see what the island has to offer apart from the beaches and the towns. The Vinales Valley and Trinidad offer scenic rides in beautiful surroundings. Ride through the Valle de los Ingenious where you will see the ruins of the old sugar mills dotted around the beautiful countryside. And of course a ride along the magnificent beach in Varadero is a must.

Walking, Hiking and Trekking
Walking holidays in Cuba are growing more and more popular. Pinar Del Rio is a popular choice for hiking with lots of interesting locations to visit. One such place is the Soroa Botanical Garden which is home to over 700 species of orchid and another is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Vinales Valley. Cuba has so many places to visit whilst trekking across the island, including the Sierra Maestra Mountains in the Pico Turquino National Park and Topes de Collantes where you can visit the Caburni Falls and the Batata Thermal Cave.

Cycling
With a flat terrain and year-round climate, Cuba is a great place to explore by bicycle. Although there are no official cycle routes in Cuba there are some to suit all different abilities including Trinidad to Playa Ancon, Guardalavaca to Banes and Remedios to Cayo Santa Maria.

Golf
There are two golf courses on the island, the 18-hole Varadero Golf Club and the 9-hole Havana Golf Club. A round of golf in the beautiful Caribbean sunshine is perfect for visiting golf enthusiasts.

Vinales Valley

Painting
With colourful towns and lush green countryside, Cuban is an excellent choice for artists of all levels. Relax and paint in San Francisco and Cathedral Square in Havana with its amazing old colonial buildings or visit the Vinales Valley which has an amazing backdrop for painting holidays in Cuba. The best Cuban art can be seen at Havana’s Museum of Fine Art which displays original Cuban paintings from colonial to contemporary.

Che Guevara Monument at Santa Clara

There are many attractions in Cuba, from the old colonial town of Havana to the Che Guevara Monument at Santa Clara to the vibrant town of Trinidad. Away from the towns, cities and beaches of Cuba there are some amazing natural attractions to explore, including biosphere reserves, national parks, mountain ranges and some stunning valleys with magnificent scenery just waiting to be discovered.

The following are just a few of the many natural attractions you shouldn’t miss when visiting Cuba.

Alejandro de Humboldt National Park – South-east Cuba
Dominated by the rivers that run down from the nearby parks, this is the most humid location on the island of Cuba, hence it is home to a rich and diverse range of trees and plants.

El Yunque Mountain

Baracoa – Eastern coast of Cuba
The city of Baracoa was the first settlement in Cuba and is where Christopher Columbus is believed to have originally landed on the island. This beautiful bay is surrounded by thick vibrant tropical vegetation and wildlife and is overlooked by the flat topped El Yunque Mountain. The mountain offers breathtaking panoramic views across the bay while the many rivers, 10 in total, enable visitors to explore by boat or raft. Named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the park is a haven for walkers and hikers.

Cienaga de Zapata National Park – Close to the resort of Playa Larga
With an abundance of rich fauna and wildlife, this massive national park is home to the largest swamp lands in Cuba and is an excellent location for bird watching and fishing. Naturalists will love the mangroves, swamps and wetlands which are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The nearby beach resort of Playa Larga, which caters mainly for scuba divers, makes an ideal base from which to explore the park.

Las Terrazas
Set in the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, offering walking and hiking trails, lakes, swimming holes (cenotes) and excellent bird watching opportunities.

Sierra Maestra National Park

Sierra Maestra
The Sierra Maestra is the highest and longest mountain range in Cuba, offering amazing hiking opportunities for visitors to the island. A place of important historical significance for the Cuban people, this is where Fidel Castro and his followers used the high mountain caves to hid in during the revolution in the 1950′s. The mountain range stretches across three provinces and includes the Sierra Maestra National Park and the Turquino National Park both popular with walkers, hikers and nature lovers.

Topes de Collantes National Park – On the outskirts of Trinidad
Found on the dense pine-clad mountains of Sierra del Escambray, the Topes de Collantes National Park provides a welcome break from the hot busy streets of Trinidad. With well established walking trails and refreshing cool waterfalls the park is a haven for visitors looking for a cool, quiet retreat.

Vinales Valley

Vinales Valley – Located in western Cuba, the heart of Cuba
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this lush tobacco growing valley has amazing limestone cliff formations (mogotes) which rise out of the valley floor, offering stunning views across the valley. This breath taking valley, regarded as one of the most beautiful spots in Cuba, is the perfect location for walking, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, rock climbing and cave exploration on your travel deals to the island of Cuba.

Havana

culture. Every Cuban city from Havana, Trinidad and Santa Clara to Cien Fuegos offers a different experience on your bargain holidays to this amazing country.

History and Culture

Havana, the cultural heart of Cuba, is a fascinating capital city. Habana Vieja (Old Havana) is awash with historical, cultural and architectural sights including the 18th century Cathedral de San Cristobel, the Plaza de la Cathedral and the amazing well preserved and authentic town square. Havana became a well deserved UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Other sites worth visiting are the museum and monument of Plaza de la Revolution in Santa Clara. Many people regard the town of Trinidad as a museum in

Plaza de la Cathedral

itself with quaint cobbled streets, amazing palaces and plazas and the World Heritage site of the Valley of the Sugar Mills. Embark on classic Cuban experiences by following in Hemingway’s footsteps, tour a cigar factory, sample some local rum and relax over a Cuban coffee in a shady plaza.

Beaches

Blessed with a warm tropical climate and lapped by the crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, Cuba’s beaches are some of the best in the world. Varadero in the north of Cuba has over 14 miles of beautiful white sandy beaches which have a distinct Cuban flavour. The white sandy beaches of Guardalavaca are ideal for families as the stunning coral reefs keep the sea calm making it perfect for the whole family to enjoy swimming and snorkelling. The unspoilt small island of Cayo Santa Maria in the Jardine Del Rey Archipelago is perfect if you are looking for a quiet romantic retreat. The semi-deserted beaches of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve are a perfect choice for those private moments on a secluded beach.

Activities

Cuba has a vast array of activities and sports on offer. The list is endless with nature and eco-tours, excursions to sugar mills, cigar and rum

Cayo Santa Maria Cuba

factories, museums, art galleries, water sports, fishing, boat trips and amusement parks, there is something for everyone on their holiday packages to Cuba. Divers and snorkellers will be in their element in Guardalavaca where they will find coral reefs with caves and shipwrecks just waiting to be explored. Resorts such as Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Largo, Holguin and Santa Lucia attract avid divers for their warm waters and excellent visibility. With year-round water temperatures of around 24C and good coastal breezes, water sports fans can enjoy windsurfing, kite-surfing, parasailing, jet-skiing, aqua-biking, kayaking, canoeing and the family favourite pedalos. A popular activity in the beach resorts is swimming with the dolphins which enable you to get up close to these delightful creatures. Fishing boats can be chartered for deep sea fishing expeditions or you can just sit back and relax on a catamaran cruise along the coastline, stopping off for a picnic and dip in the sea at one of the deserted beaches along the way. Explore the island by bicycle, horseback, horse and carriage, motorbike or scooter.

Nightlife

The streets of Cuba spring into life at night with the sound of salsa echoing through the streets. Havana is the home of the world famous Tropicana nightclub where you can dance the night away or you can take in the amazing street parades and dance to the rhythmic beat of the Caribbean drums in Santiago. Guardalavaca offers nightclubs and beach parties or you can enjoy the more laid-back atmosphere of the restaurants, bars and shows in Varadero.

Topes de Collantes

peak at 3,054ft higher. The Escambray Mountain range spreads across three provinces; Villa Clara to the north, Cienfuegos to the east and Sancti Spiritus to the west. The north face of the mountains are home to a variety of plants and animals while the much drier south face is home to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Trinidad City and Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills).

In 1954 the Cuban president built a massive sanatorium for tuberculosis patients in the area inhabited by coffee growers. It is believed that the president’s wife Martha became a victim of the disease and whilst at the sanatorium fell in love with the place, persuading her husband to build her a house in the area. After the revolution the hospital was used as a school and then in the 70′s it was converted into the Kurhotel specializing in rehabilitation and special therapies. Scattered throughout the seven storey high hotel you will find a huge collection of original Cuban art with than 750 pieces from Cuba’s most famous painters. In the 1980′s the Mountain Campus of Las Villas University was built here.

Tocororo bird

Many species of animals are found in the reserve including Cuba’s national bird the Tocororo, the Cuban Ivory-billed Woodpecker, the Cartacuba and some beautiful unique hummingbirds. When exploring this amazing reserve you will come across rivers, natural pools of crystal clear water, waterfalls, caves and if you are lucky enough to take your cheap holidays between June and September you will see hillsides covered in Cuba’s national flower the Mariposa (Butterfly Lily). This tropical rainforest boasts more than 40 indigenous species of orchid, 100 species of ferns with some more than 20ft tall, more than 40 species of coffee which grow in the shade of 130ft tall pines, West Indian mahogany, eucalyptus, banana trees, wild plantain, species of ginger, magnolias, jasmine and begonias.

There are lots of trips to be taken in the reserve including;

Paseo Ecologico – an ecology walk of just over half a mile which takes a path connecting the Kurhotel with the hotel ‘Los Helechos’. Along the walk you will see mariposa flowers and ferns under a canopy of pines and eucalyptus.

Parque La Represa – built around ‘Martha’s House’ on the banks of the River Vega Grande, the park is home to many exotic species and the tallest, oldest mahogany tree in Cuba.

Hacienda Codina – the estate has many species of orchids, medicinal mud baths, medicinal and ornamental gardens and Altar’s Cave which has a secret passage which ends with amazing views of Trinidad and Ancon.

Topes de Collantes waterfall

Parque Codina – ideal for camping and birdwatching with many hiking trails to caves and waterfalls with numerous viewpoints along the way.

Parque Guanayara – this park is home to the Cascada El Rocio waterfall, canyoning cascades, camping, hiking trails and swimming opportunities.

Caburni Falls – a 2 mile hike, through coffee plantations where you will see traditional farmer’s houses, to the Caburni River which falls over a 203ft rock wall into a series of pools.

La Batata – a scenic walk which ends in an underground river-cave system with natural ponds.

This is just about as close to nature as you can get so don’t miss a visit to this amazing nature reserve park when on your last minute holiday deals to Cuba, wonderful memories of Topes de Collantes Cuba will live with you for ever.

Cuba is a popular Caribbean destination for direct holidays, particularly with nature lovers due to its well preserved ecosystems, amazing landscapes and its huge array of flora and fauna. The Cuban archipelago is home to more than 6,500 species of higher plants (50 percent of which are native), 650 vertebrates including 350 species of birds and more than 14,000 species of invertebrates. Cuba is also home to the world’s smallest bird, the bee hummingbird and the world’s smallest frog which is just 12 millimetres long.

Cuba is blessed with lush green tropical forests with rare orchids, dry mountain areas with prehistoric cacti, mangrove everglades which are home to manatee and flamingo’s, wetlands and hummocks (earth mounds) which guard fossilized plants such as the cork palm.

Follow the hiking trails and nature paths to explore this truly amazing island. The following are just a few of the ecotourism highlights not to be missed on your package holidays to Cuba.

Sierra del Rosario

The Sierra del Rosario – Biosphere Reserve
Located at the eastern part of the Guaniguanico Mountain range between Pinar del Rio and the Havana provinces. Houses the Santo Tomas cave system and Soroa-Las Terrazas.

The Guanahacabibes Peninsula – Biosphere Reserve
Located in Pinar del Rio Province on Cuba’s westernmost point. Protected areas include La Guabina and Mil Cumbres.

The Zapata Peninsula Nature Park – Biosphere Reserve
Located in Matanzas Province, this is the largest wetland in the Caribbean. Home to La Boca crocodile farm, Laguna del Tesoro and the Amerindian Village, Caleta Buena, Playa Giron and Playa Larga.

Zapata Peninsula Nature Park

Baconao Park – Biosphere Reserve
Located about 12 miles from Santiago de Cuba city. Home to La Gran Piedra, the ruins of Cuba’s first French coffee plantations.

The Guamuhaya Mountain Range
Home to Topes de Collantes Tourism Complex, Zaza, Tunas and Lebridge wild animal reserves and El Nicho.

The Guaniguanico Mountain Range
An agricultural heartland with unusual rock formations surrounding the Vinales Valley.

Baracoa
This is where Christopher Columbus first set foot in Cuba. Virtually untouched by civilization, the area is marked by Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, Yunque de Baracoa, the Toa, Miel and Yumuri Rivers and Maguana Beach.

Sierra Maestra

Sierra Maestra
Home to the islands historical hideouts, the area covers Desembarco del Granma National Park, Pico National Park, Marea del Portillo and Santo Domingo-La Sierrita.

Sierra de Cubitas
Stretching from El Paso de los Paredones to Hoyo de Bonet to Cayo Ballenatos and the protected area in the northern Camaguey Keys.

Pinares de Mayari National Park

Northern Holguin
Includes Pinares de Mayari National Park and Guardalavaca-Estero Ciego.

La Guarida in Central Havana

La Guarida Havana

La Guarida is found on the top floor of a dilapidated Havana tenement building. Dining here is an amazing experience with the food being served here being some of the best in Havana. The restaurant attracts many well known celebrities and dignitaries as seen in the rows of pictures hanging on the restaurant walls. The cuisine here offers a blend of Nueva Cocina Cubana and international dishes including such dishes as papaya lasagne with chopped sea-fish, sea bass in a coconut reduction, tuna with sugarcane glazed in coconut, grilled red snapper with yucca, chicken in honey and lemon sauce, rabbit in olive oil and rosemary, pork medallions in mango sauce and watermelon gazpacho with shrimps. To dine at what is regarded by many as the best restaurant in Cuba on your bargain holidays to Cuba, be sure to make a reservation well in advance as this very popular restaurant has limited seating.

Los Nardos
Be careful not to miss this popular restaurant which is located opposite the Capitolio. Los Nardos is a semi-private restaurant which is operated by the Spanish Asturianas Society. Delicious dishes such as authentic Spanish paella, lobster in Catalan sauce and garlic prawns with vegetables and pork and chicken dishes are served in mahogany and leather surroundings. Meals here are large in size but very cheap in cost.

La Fontana
Giant portions of char-grilled meat and fish are served at this villa-cum-paladar (small family-run restaurant). Be careful not to have too much of a starter, including crab with eggplant, quail eggs and fried chickpeas, as the main courses are so large you need to leave room for them!

El Aljibe
This humble Palmares restaurant is popular with both local people and foreign visitors. The restaurants signature dish is roast pork (pollo asado) served with all you can eat helpings of black beans, white rice, plantain, French fries and salad served with a bitter orange sauce (secret recipe).

Al Medina
The Al Medina serves Middle Eastern cuisine including chicken tagine, lamb couscous, spicy Lebanese sumac and a filling veggie platter with hummus, tabouleh, dolma, pilaf and falafel.

El Templete
This is a more upmarket seafood restaurant which overlooks the harbour. The restaurant consists of an indoor eating area with starched

El Templete Restaurant Havana

tablecloths on the tables and a more relaxed outdoor eating area under a large awning. The main specialities here are shrimp and lobster dishes. El Templete is much more expensive than previously mentioned restaurants.

La Torre
Offering amazing panoramic views of the city, La Torre is located at the top of the 36-storey Edificio Focsa in downtown Vedado. The French inspired menu offers everything from foie gras to almond tart. La Torre is a top class restaurant which charges top prices.

Las Orishas
If you like rumba music this restaurant is the place to eat at weekends. Enjoy a reasonably priced meal varied menu here at Las Orishas which has a nice bar in a courtyard decorated with brightly coloured Afro-Cuban sculptures.

The above are just a few of the many exciting paladars and restaurants in Havana, there are many more for you to try whilst visiting this fascinating city. Havana is also home to many cafes not to be missed on your cheap holidays to Cuba. Try the dozens of different types of coffee whilst relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere at these laid back cafes.

Back in the 1970′s Ms Nyad was one of the world’s greatest long-distance swimmers but she failed in an earlier attempt back in 1978 when she was 28 years old. After retiring from competitive sport some 30 years ago, Ms Nyad is fulfilling a lfelong dream to swim the 166 kms of shark-infested waters between Havana in Cuba and Key West in the US.

For the 3 day swim she will be accompanied by support boats carrying a medical team, nutritionists and a shark protection team. Two kayaks, equipped with underwater electrical shark shields and a team of divers who can jump into the sea and keep sharks at bay if the shields fail, will paddle alongside her at all times. Ms Nyad will have no sleep for the three days and will pause briefly in the water every 90 minutes to be fed through a plastic tube.

Australian Susan Maroney completed the swim in 1997 at the age of 22 but she had the added protection of a shark cage.

Good Luck Diana

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Cayo Santa Maria

A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the island is blessed with beautiful pristine beaches, waters that are as warm as bath water and an amazing rugged interior brimming with nature.

In the north of the island you will find hotels and nearly ten miles of beautiful secluded beaches backed by sand dunes and lush mangroves. Here you can sunbathe or take a swim in the crystal clear calm waters. As you relax and soak up the glorious sunshine pink flamingos will look-out at you from the surrounding greenery and pelicans will swoop down to catch fish in the sea. Take a boat trip further out to sea and you will see colourful fish swimming among the coral reefs and may even be lucky enough to see some turtles or dolphins. The coral reefs here are ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling. The island has a ‘clothing optional’ beach for naturists lovers which is located at the west end of the hotel Sol Cayo Santa Maria beach.

The south of the island is a maze of creeks and lagoons, mangrove swamps and palm-lined grasslands.

Most people dine at their hotel but there are beachside grills which serve freshly caught seafood, some Japanese sushi bars and some Italian trattorias. Most Cuban food includes meat, especially pork and ‘congri’ which is rice and black beans, usually served with fried plantains and sprinkled with bacon. The hotels on the island provide most of the nightlife including pubs, clubs, karaoke nights and salsa evenings. Dance the night away on the sand at one of the beach bars, not forgetting to sample the amazing cocktails, or just take a romantic stroll along the sandy beach.

If you are looking for last minute holiday deals for rest and relaxation on beautiful sandy beaches then Cayo Santa Maria is the place for you.

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