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Beaches in Cuba

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Cuba’s beaches are some of the loveliest in all of the Caribbean. They are coveted for their white sand and waters that mix shades of turquoise and deep blue. These beaches have relatively calm water, so you won’t see many surfers, although you may find windsurfers in places like Cayo Guillermo and Playa Santa Lucía. The beaches in national parks and reserves have good diving off the coast, and some also have mangrove forests and coral reefs within swimming distance.

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Ancon Beach

Ancon Beach

The white sands at Ancón Beach are a short, 10-minute drive from Trinidad. As such, it makes a perfect place to spend the day lounging in the sand and swimming in the Caribbean.
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Playas del Este

Playas del Este

The Playas del Este is a stretch of pleasant, white-sand beaches just east of Havana. When the sun is shining, this is a convenient place to hit the beach and swim in the ocean.
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Pilar Beach

Pilar Beach

Pilar Beach is a delightful beach on the western end of Cayo Guillermo. Travelers staying in Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo often spend the day lounging in its soft sand and swimming in its warm water.
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Herradura Beach

Herradura Beach

Herradura Beach is an off-the-beaten-path beach along the northern coast of Cuba. It’s a nice place to spend a few hours relaxing along a secluded stretch of sand.
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