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.

There are many beautiful beaches in Cuba, with fantastic blue water and long stretches of soft white sand.

Cayo Coco

Cayo Coco

Dominated by beaches and resorts, the Cuban island of Cayo Coco can be reached by plane or by causeway that links it to the rest of Cuba. From this causeway you will be treated to the sight of dolphins and large groups of flamingoes.

Cayo Largo del Sur

This quieter Cuban island is home to some beautiful beaches and live coral reefs, perfect for a spot of diving. The island is just 15 miles long and 2 miles wide. With many secluded beaches Cayo Largo del Sur is the perfect spot for weddings and honeymoons.

Varadero

Varadero

With 20 kms of white sandy beaches, Varadero tends to be very busy during the summer season. The beaches here are considered to be among the best beaches in the world. In Varadero itself you will find restaurants, bars, nightclubs and fun amusement parks.

Isla de la Juventud

This Cuban island has beautiful beaches, including Playa Bibijagua and Playa Largo but the island is also great for scuba diving and cave exploration.

Holguin

Playa Esmeralda here in Holguin is probably my favourite beach of all. With emerald waters and perfect beaches this beach is the best known of all the

Playa Esmeralda

 beaches in Cuba.

Having spent many perfect holidays on the beautiful Caribbean island of Cuba, i have picked the beaches that i personally like the best.

Cuba is the perfect destination for family holidays as there is something for everyone to do and see on this idylic island.

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