10 Best Cuba Beaches

Summer is here, and so is your next vacation. Still, thinking about where to go? Well, if you like beaches, rum, and cigars, do not look any further than Cuba, a beautiful country in the northern Caribbean located at the meeting point of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean.

Though there are a bunch of other things to do and experience in Cuba, the Cuba beaches are to die for. If you ever visit Cuba, do plan your trip around the beaches for an unforgettable experience. Here are 10 of the best beaches in Cuba.

10 Best Cuba Beaches

1. Varadero Beach

The Varadero Beach, also called the Blue Beach, is absolutely one of the most beautiful Cuba beaches in the province of Matanzas. The beach is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and parks, which makes it the perfect place to visit with your family. Some other attractions of the Varadero beach are snorkeling, dolphin center, scuba diving, amusement park, and an electric-powered train called Hershey.

If you are visiting in June, you can attend the World Music Festival hosted by Varadero. And you should not miss the Varadero Gourmet Festival held between April and June.

2. Playa Paraiso

Playa Paraiso also called Paradise Beach is a lovely Cuban beach located in Tulum. What makes this beach interesting is that it is fairly untouched and always has less of a crowd as compared to other beaches. The Playa Paraiso falls in the vicinity of the Mayan Jungle, so you can check both out on the same day.

3. Cayo Las Brujas

Cayo de Brujas, which roughly translates to ‘the island of the witches’, gets its name from a local legend. If fishing is one of your hobbies, do visit this stunning beach on this small island. It is only 7 sq. km, but you can also Cayo Santa Maria and Cayo Ensenachos, which are neighbors to this beach.

4. Cayo Sabinal

If you are looking for heaven on earth in Cuba, then you have to visit this beach. Different from all the other beaches, this beach is very serene and unearthly. You will be awestruck by its clear blue water and, even better, the animals that wander nearby.

5. Playa Pilar

Playa Pilar, also known as Cayo Guillermo, is one of the best Cuba Beaches for you if you want to just sit back and relax. If you are not yet sold, then this next little fact will definitely have you dying to visit this beach. It has flamingos!

6. Playa Ancon

Located in Southern Cuba, this beach is the largest of all Cuba Beaches in the area. Fishing, diving, snorkeling, and Trinidad being so close to the beach makes it a popular tourist spot.

7. Playa Larga

Talking about snorkeling and diving, this next beach is all about that. The waters are tranquil and breathtaking, and the flora surrounding the beach is just as beautiful.

8. Playa Coral

Keeping up with the snorkeling theme, this beach that lies between Mantanzas and Varadero is surely one of the best Cuba Beaches out there. You can solo snorkel or take a trip to the reef. Another popular activity is diving, where you can see the 300 different species of fish that are found in its ocean.

9. Cayo Levisa

Located in the capital city, this is one of the most beautiful Havana Cuba beaches & has sapphire water and black corals making it one of the most beautiful Cuba beaches. Here also you can indulge in snorkeling and diving.

10. Playa del Este

This 10 km long beach is located to the northern side of Havana and is surrounded by luxurious hotels and resorts. Warm golden sand and the sunset will have you falling in love. If it is your first time visiting Cuba or Havana, this beach will be the easiest to navigate your way around.

Conclusion

In this article, we have talked much about the Cuba Beaches & I am sure many of them would already have been on your bucket list till now. This magical island country attracts a lot of tourists all year long.

You can either travel with your family or friends, and you will get a hell lot of options to commute from one part to another like Cuban buses or cabs or even rental cars. And even if you are a backpacker, who needs a low-budget travel, this is the perfect place for you. You can easily hitchhike to travel between the Cuba beaches, which is a very economical & convenient option.

So next time you are making your vacation plans, do remember this place & when you are here, there are so many options. You can roam around in Cuban streets enjoying the street food, dance to Cuban Jazz Music, visit the beautiful Cuba Beaches with white sand & pristine blue water, relax in Cuba Beaches Resorts & much more!

Also, you can check the best beaches in Cuba location at this link Best Beaches In Cuba Map.

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