Playa de Varadero

Relax on Playa de Varadero, one of the most spectacular beaches in all of Cuba, and enjoy its fine sand and beautiful seabed

Playa de Varadero
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Playa de Varadero (Varadero Beach), also known as Playa Azul (Blue Beach), is one of the best known beaches in Cuba. In reality, what we commonly know as Playa de Varadero is actually 6 beaches, the three largest being Varadero, Rincón Francés and La Alameda. Its crystalline waters and fine sand extends for more than 20 kilometers in the Península de Hicacos (Hicacos Peninsula), in the province of Matanzas, Cuba. In addition, the warm temperatures are maintained throughout the year, making it a perfect destination anytime of the year.

This paradisiacal destination is chosen every year by many visitors, both international and national. Among the tourist accommodations, all-inclusive hotels dominate, offering complete facilities and services where you will find everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable vacation. If what you are looking for is time to relax and disconnect, Playa de Varadero is ideal for you.

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What are the best plans to make in Playa de Varadero?
Where to stay in Playa de Varadero?

The Best Plans to Make in Playa de Varadero, Cuba

Playa de Varadero, Cuba
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Of course, the best plans you can make in Playa de Varadero are to explore the multitude of water activities it offers. Its sea beds are perfect for snorkeling and diving. The coral reefs that inhabit the sea floor give life to the entire area, filled with thousands of exotic colored fish, mollusks and crustaceans of all sizes and shapes.

Playa de Varadero, Matanzas
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Here you can also enjoy activities such as a good game of beach volleyball, driving jet skis, or even a boat. If you are passionate about water sports, you can practice surfing, windsurfing and water skiing in this heavenly environment.

Although it may seem paradoxical, one of the best activities you can do is: do nothing. Just let yourself go and relax on the beach while drinking a real mojito with 100% Cuban rum.

In addition, from Varadero there are excursions to different places in Cuba, such as a catamaran trip to Cayo Blanco, an uninhabited island with virgin beaches where nature will surely impress you. Or the excursion to the Cuevas de Bellamar (Bellamar Caves), spectacular underground galleries.

If you are looking for a more cultural experience Varadero has centers like the Museo Municipal (Municipal Museum), which has archaeological remains of Cuba's first inhabitants, or the Fondo de Bienes Culturales (Fund of Cultural Assets), where the works of great Cuban artists and painters are on display

Where to stay in Varadero?

Playa de Varadero offers many hotels to stay in. Some of the best known are: Hotel Meliá las Antillas, Hotel Blau Varadero Hotel Cuba, Iberostar Bella Costa or Hotel Meliá Las Américas. All these hotels are large complexes with an all-inclusive, perfect for resting and relaxing.

However, if you are looking for an alternative to be in touch with the local culture you can stay in a casa particular (private house or accommodation) in the area of the village of Varadero.

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