Best Beaches In & Near Santiago de Cuba
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1. Playa Bueycabón
DnTrotaMundos ☮ Travel time from Santiago de Cuba: approx 0.5 hrs
Playa Bueycabón lies approximately 20 kilometres from the centre of Santiago de Cuba along highway 20, on Cuba's southern Caribbean Sea coastline. Located in a deep bay with calm waters as a result, Playa Bueycabón rarely becomes crowded, ensuring a feeling of tranquillity.
Those looking to absorb some vitamin D can make use of the sun loungers and thatched parasols which dot its smooth yellow sands, before joining the local vendors… read more »
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2. Playa de Siboney
Christian Pirkl Travel time from Santiago de Cuba: approx 0.5 hrs
A mix of sand and stones, Playa de Siboney is known for its relaxed laid-back atmosphere. Located to the east of Santiago de Cuba on the island's southern coastline, it sits in a small inlet in the coast close to the Museo Granjita de Siboney.
Arching around its Caribbean waters for around 100 yards, it is bookended by sea walls, although some strong waves do still come ashore. Most of the… read more »
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3. Playa Juraguá
Christian Pirkl Travel time from Santiago de Cuba: approx 0.5 hrs
Sitting deep within the D of a small bay to the east of Santiago de Cuba, Playa Juraguá may not be the island's broadest stretch of sand, but it is nonetheless a fantastic place to escape to when the Caribbean Sea beckons. Here a coastline peppered with small rocks evolves into a largely stone-free run of clean sand which continues for around 500 yards.
A grassy area also provides the ideal… read more »
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4. Playa Damajayabo
Christian Pirkl Travel time from Santiago de Cuba: approx 0.5 hrs
A short distance east of the city of Santiago de Cuba on the island's southern Caribbean coastline, Playa Damajayabo is an uncrowded virgin beach comprising greyish sand and smooth pebbles. On its sands natural shade is cast by the trees and plant cover which edge the beach. This slips gently into rich blue waters arching across a wide bay.
Surrounded by low hills with little signs of a human presence, Playa… read more »
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5. El Francés
Christian Pirkl Travel time from Santiago de Cuba: approx 1 hr
Playa El Francés can be found on Cuba's southern Caribbean coastline a short distance west of the city of Santiago. Stretching back from warm waters to Highway 20, it is easily reached by road, allowing locals and visitors to spend time on this pristine piece of golden sand.
Approximately 500 metres long, Playa El Francés curves ever so slightly around its bay, while mature trees provide some natural shade for beachgoers.… read more »
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