Located at the entrance of the Gulf of Mexico, The Republic of Cuba is an Archipielago consisting of the main island: Cuba, the Isle of Youth and over 4000 islets and cays.
This amazing Caribbean destination has a lot to offer and sets apart from the rest of the islands in the area. Cuba possesses a lot of attributes that make it really unique. Its beautiful beaches on either side of the archipelago are today the main attraction for holiday seekers.
Varadero and Guardalavaca are the most popular beach locations in Cuba. In fact they were the only beaches with infrastructure before the tourist boom in Cuba in late 90′s. Later on other beach destinations followed such as Cayo Largo, Cayo Coco, Santa Lucia, Cayo Guillermo and the newest Cayo Ensenacho.
Cuba is not only renowned for its beaches. For more than 300 years this Island was considered to be the most important colony of the Spanish Metropolis. As a result today Cuba enjoys the privilege of having one of the most impressive architecture in the Caribbean.
The Cuban geography is as diverse as its History and Culture. Among the most striking landscapes are Viales Valley, Escambray Mountains, Sierra Maestra, Cienaga de Zapata (Zapata Swamp), Valle de Yumuri in Matanzas.
Havana – The Capital – is a must if you go on holidays to Cuba. It certainly has the best vibe. There is music in every Caf and a Caf in every corner of the Old Quarter. Beautiful squares to rest and watch the people going bye.
Some of the other locations worth visiting are Playa Larga, Trinidad, Baracoa, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. Santiago de Cuba is famous for its music, carnivals in July and also for its history. From the Mountains in Santiago de Cuba Fidel Castro led the revolution that ended Batista’s dictatorship.
To know the real Cuba you need to combine few of this location. They all offer something unique and exciting. It is important to research a bit on internet or brochures for information about Cuba. Getting in touch with a Cuban specialist in crucial in order to make the most out of you experience in Cuba. Multi centre holidays are highly recommended and the do not come necessarily expensive. In some cases they are even cheaper than single centre.



