Cuba lies at the meeting point of three main bodies of water; the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. As such, it has a wide variety of stunning beaches along its 3,570 miles of pristine coastline, each with their own unique atmosphere to enjoy.
From the bustling beach resort town of Varadero to the spellbindingly beautiful coral reefs of Cayo Coco, to the old worldly feel of the capital, Havana, there truly is something for every kind of beach-lover on this historic island.
Cuba doesn't just offer world class beaches. The centre of the island is home to beautiful, green rolling hills, full of hiking and biking trails making Cuba an ideal destination for anyone looking for an active, outdoors-based holiday.
But if you're a pure sun worshipper who loves to sit back and relax on buttery soft, golden sands with a rum cocktail or two, Cuba is definitely for you too.
So whatever kind of beach loving traveller you are, there's definitely a patch of sand somewhere in Cuba with your name on it. Check out the top-rated options with our list of the best beaches in Cuba.
Playa Paraiso is a fabulous stretch of beach where soft, powdery white sand runs parallel to a turquoise sea, all under an almost eternally clear blue sky. It is sandwiched between Playa Blanca and Playa Sirena beaches to the east and west respectively. These and a number of other top-rated beaches are dotted around the resort island of Cayo Largo, just off the Cuban southwest coast. Access to the island… read more »
Within easy reach of the Cuban capital, Varadero Beach is just two hours west of Havana along good roads. The near-white sand stretches out into the Caribbean Sea on a thin peninsula of land for a staggering 20 kilometres (12 miles).
Also known as Blue Beach (Playa Azul) because of the colour of the sea at this point, which laps it with warm waters all year round. No surprise then that… read more »
