| The beaches in Cuba are famous around the world | | | | holiday season. The beaches there are along a thin |
| for their amazing blue water and stretches of soft | | | | peninsula off the north coast. It's an easy drive from |
| white sand. Because there are so many great | | | | the capital city of Havana (about 2 hours) if you want |
| beaches, you really don't need to worry about finding a | | | | to see some Cuban countryside on the way. Or you |
| perfect one. And there are just too many to actually | | | | can get a flight to the Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport |
| make a reasonable list. So here are some of the | | | | that is close by. There are more than 20 km of |
| better-known beaches and those with popular resorts | | | | beaches in Varadero, and the Hicacos Point Natural |
| nearby. | | | | Park is another attraction while you are there. |
| Cayo Coco | | | | Isla de la Juventud |
| Cayo Coco is one of those Cuban islands that is | | | | The Isla de la Juventud is an island near Cayo Largo |
| dominated by beaches and resorts. If you want to see | | | | del Sur, and it's a great tourist destination because |
| any real Cuban culture, you'll have to head to the | | | | there is more to do than just the beaches. Of course, |
| mainland because Cayo Coco is strictly for tourists | | | | beaches like Playa Bibijagua and Playa Largo are still |
| only. If you are going to Cayo Coco, you can arrive | | | | ideal on their own to visit. But you can also go |
| directly by plane to the Jardines del Rey Airport that is | | | | cave-exploring and scuba diving around the island. |
| right on the island. Or if you are already in Cuba, you | | | | There is a ferry that can take you from the mainland, |
| can actually drive there on the causeway that | | | | and there is a small airport on the island if you prefer |
| connects the island to the rest of Cuba. | | | | to fly. |
| Cayo Largo del Sur | | | | Holguin |
| Another island off the southern coast of Cuba, Cayo | | | | And the last beach area I wanted to mention is near |
| Largo del Sur is home not only to beaches but also to | | | | the town of Holguin. The most well-known beach here |
| several live coral reefs. It's perfect for anyone who | | | | is Playa Esmeralda (named for the emerald colour of |
| enjoys scuba diving or snorkeling. The resorts are not | | | | the water). Really, it's just gorgeous. Holguin is an |
| as busy as those on Cayo Coco or Varadero, so the | | | | interesting town to visit, and gives you a chance to get |
| beaches are somewhat quieter. | | | | away from the resorts after you're done at the beach. |
| Varadero | | | | You can go hiking in the forested mountains outside |
| I think Varadero is the most well-known beach area in | | | | the town if you enjoy seeing some wilderness. |
| Cuba, and it can be quite busy during the summer | | | | |