If you are looking for a quiet relaxed destination then Santa Lucia on Cuba’s Atlantic north coast is the place for you.
If you are in Cuba for sightseeing then this destination isn’t the best choice as most of the country’s tourist attractions are a far distance away.

Santa Lucia beach

Thousands of people come here every year to enjoy the glorious white sandy beach which stretches for over 13 miles. World renowned for excellent diving and snorkelling, Santa Lucia has one of the world’s biggest unbroken coral reefs, stretching for more than 14 miles. The reef, along with the clear waters, marine life and sunken ship wrecks, make it a haven for scuba divers and an ideal location to learn to dive. Here in Santa Lucia visitors can indulge themselves in watersports including diving, snorkelling, swimming, fishing and sailing, as well as lots of different beach activities.

Santa Lucia Reef

A trip to the Cubitas Mountains which are home to some fascinating wildlife, stunning scenery and more than 300 species of plant is a great day out and a nice change to lazing on the beach.

Nearby there is also the Sierra de Cubitas where caves and grotto’s are waiting to be explored.

About an hours drive from here is the city of Camaguey which has 80 miles of wonderful beaches, islands and bays.
The nearest town to Santa Lucia is Nuevitas which consists mainly of hotels and is reached across a large lagoon.

Santa Lucia is surrounded by muddy salt flats where flocks of rare Roseate

Roseate Flamingos

Flamingos feed on the saltwater life that inhabits the flats.

Santa Lucia is hot all year round. From June till October temperatures during the day average around 32C to 34C with up to 8 hours of sunshine a day and water temperatures reaching 29C. During May, June, September and October Santa Lucia experiences quite a lot of rain, the driest period being December through to March. The temperature during these winter months averages around 30C with 6 to 8 hours of sunshine a day and less rainfall than the summer months, making this the best time to enjoy your bargain holidays to Santa Lucia. Night time temperatures here average between 22C during the summer and 18C during the winter.

Direct holidays to the beautiful Caribbean island of Cuba are always available throughout the internet.

The upmarket beach resort of Playa Pesquero is located on the eastern side of Cuba on the Costa Verde coast, 12 miles from Guardalavaca and 25 miles from Holguin. Surrounded by mangrove forests, sugarcane fields and lush green farmland, and with an idyllic beach, the resort is popular with visitors looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday. There are only a few restaurants and bars here, Guardalavaca which is a short distance away has much more and is more lively.

Playa Pesquero

Pesquero beach is a beautiful quiet stretch of white powdery sand with shallow azure waters. There are lots of water activities on offer here, including scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, pedalos, deep sea fishing, sailing, speed boats and catamaran cruises.

There are plenty of excursions on offer, including trips to Taino (an Indian village), Bahia de Naranjo Nature Park (with a sea aquarium and dolphinarium), Bariay National Park, Cayo Saetia Island (deserted beaches which are perfect for snorkelling), Havana, Santiago de Cuba, cultural trips to Holguin, Gibara and Banes, jeep safaris and hikes to explore the wonderful countryside.

Taino

Playa Pesquero has a subtropical climate with high temperatures all year round. The best time to visit is between December and April when temperatures average 29C, with more than 6 hours of sunshine a day and very little rainfall. October and November see the heaviest rainfall, although temperatures still average between 27C and 29C, with 6 hours of sunshine a day.

To enjoy great temperatures and sunshine at any time of the year there are lots of direct holidays on offer to Cuba throughout the internet.

One of the last minute holiday deals for a relaxing holiday to this beautiful country is an opportunity not to be missed.

Cayo Largo is a small limestone island in the Caribbean Sea at the southern end of the Canarreos Archipelago, about 50 miles from Cuba. Tourists are drawn to the island for its spotless sandy beaches, diving facilities and its wildlife. Cayo Largo has more than 30 dive sites, an international diving

Cayo Largo

 centre and a marina. There are more than 200 shipwrecks in the area, coral formations, steep walls, tunnels and an abundance of marine life for divers to explore.
When you wish to take a break from relaxing on the islands fantastic beaches there are lots of different watersports, yacht cruises, catamaran cruises, seafaris, fishing, horse riding, tours and excursions all on offer here.

Cayo Largo diving

The island is only about 15 miles long and 2 miles wide with 12 miles of beautiful white sandy beaches along its southern coastline. The northern coast of the island consists mainly of salt pans and mangroves.

Cayo Largo is a beautiful undeveloped island with all its hotels being located along a 3 mile stretch on its southern coastline. It has just one main road which connects the hotel area, international airport and the marina.

There are no permanent residents here, the hotels are run by local people from the surrounding islands and from Cuba.

Beaches

Sirena Beach (this beach has oolitic sand which stays cold however hot the

Cayo Largo beach

 sun is!), Lindamar, Playa Blanca, Los Cocos, Paraiso and Tortuga. If you are looking for beautiful beaches with pristine waters then one of the many holiday deals on offer to this beautiful island is a must for you.

Climate

Cayo Largo has a sub-tropical climate with two seasons. The dry season runs from November to April and the wet season runs from May to October, with very little rain falling, most of which falls during the night!
The summers here are very hot and humid with temperatures often reaching above 30C. During the winter temperatures during the day average between 22C and 30C but these temperatures do fall during the night, although not too dramatically.

Take advantage of one of the many last minute holiday deals that are on offer throughout the internet and just relax and enjoy this wonderful Cuban island set in the Caribbean Sea.

Cuba offers some great diving locations which attract an abundance of divers who are wooed by its warm, calm sea and its amazing coral reefs and marine life.
The water temperature varies between 22C (December) to 29C (July) with an average visibility of between 20 and 40 metres.
It is possible to dive here at any time of the year but there is a risk of hurricanes around October time and the rainy season from June to October can spoil diving plans!

Maria la Gorda (Fat Mary)

Maria la Gorda beach is located on the Peninsula de Guanacahabibes and is named after a beautiful Venezuelan lady who was abandoned here by pirates. It is said that the area was once beseiged by pirates, hence, along with coral reefs and marine life, the fascinating clear seabed has many old treasures, cannons and anchors.
The most popular diving sites here are Gorgonian Garden, Yemaya, Marias Lounge, Pirates Anchor, Enchant, Aquarium and Lost Paradise.

Cayo Levisa

Cayo Levisa is a coral island, covered in mangroves, about 2kms off the coast of Cuba in the Pinar del Rio province. This uninhabited island has a beautiful beach and an abundance of marine life in its waters. The island is an excellent place for both scuba diving and snorkelling.

Cayo Largo del Sur

Cayo Largo del Sur has more than 27kms of fine, white coral sandy beaches and warm clear waters. Here you will find more than 30 dive sites and a coral reef that stretches for 22 miles.

Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth)

Dive boats leave from the marina here and take you out to the dive where there is a magnificent reef, a couple of wrecks and an abundance of marine life.

Playa Giron

Playa Giron is located east of the Bay of Pigs and is popular for shelf diving and cave diving. In the mid 90′s a ship was deliberately sunk just off the coast so that it could be used by the visiting divers.

Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos has more than 28 dive sites, with crystal clear waters and is regarded as having some of the best coral formations in Cuba. Faro Luna is found in a quiet little cove about 20kms from Cienfuegos and is an excellent site for scuba diving.

There are lots of last minute holidays to cuba available throughout the internet.

If you fancy a spot of diving in this beautiful appealing country then why not snap up one of the bargain late deals that are on offer.