The top 10 dream beaches in Cuba

Cayo Jutías, a true paradise on the northwest coast of Cuba, is located around three hours from Viñales. With turquoise blue water, soft white sand and untouched nature, this hidden gem offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.

Away from mass tourism, Cayo Jutías invites you to snorkel, sunbathe or simply relax - experience Cuba at its best!

Varadero beach, located on the Hicacos peninsula, stretches for 20 kilometers and offers fine white sand and crystal-clear, turquoise waters.

With first-class hotels and resorts, Varadero offers perfect conditions for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing in a Caribbean atmosphere.

Santa Lucía is a kitesurfing paradise with a constant north-easterly trade wind and shallow water, ideal for tricks and a secret recommendation.

Also a top diving destination with bull sharks and rays, the Cuban village offers authentic flair and the popular "White Party" every Saturday evening.

During the Second World War, Cayo Coco was Hemingway's favorite fishing spot, and he allegedly patrolled at night in his yacht "Pilar" while drunk.

Today there are only all-inclusive hotels, mangrove forests and pristine Cuban beaches. Fresh water is supplied via a pipeline from the mainland and the island has only a few coconut palms.

Due to legal bans and low fish consumption, the sea around Cayo Coco is ideal for snorkeling.

The access roads to Playa Maguana are in poor condition, but the journey is worthwhile.

The Cuba beach in the Alexander Humboldt National Park offers scenic beauty and tranquillity away from mass tourism, ideal for a beach vacation in Cuba for relaxation and walks.

Playa Girón ("the Bay of Pigs"), known from the failed US invasion of 1961, is located in the Peninsula de Zapata National Park and is rich in flora and fauna.

Near the Hotel Girón, in the style of the 1950s, is the "Girón" museum with artifacts from the battle. A visit to the nearby bay "Caleta Buena" is also recommended, with a free shuttle service from the hotel.

Guardalavaca (Spanish: "Take care of the cow") is a more rural all-inclusive beach destination, offering good value for money in hotels and private accommodation.

We recommend the nearby Indian cemetery "Chorro de Maita" - the largest pre-Columbian burial site in the Caribbean - and the Guardalavaca dolphinarium.

In addition to "Villa Las Brujas" on Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Levisa also offers an exclusive opportunity to stay on a Cuban island without the hustle and bustle of all-inclusive party tourism.

This island, which is closed to Cubans, impresses with its idyllic ambience: there are no roads, just the hotel of the same name and a shallow, quiet beach that is perfect for families and a relaxing vacation.

From the Spanish "the fat Maria". Allegedly named after a prostitute who plied her trade here. Who knows if this is true!

The beach is located at the westernmost tip of Cuba and apart from the hotel of the same name, there is no infrastructure whatsoever. Here you will find the best diving spot in Cuba and one of the longest coral reefs in the world.

Cayo Santa Maria, a small island off the north coast of Cuba, can be reached via a 50 km long causeway, which makes the crossing a special experience.

With its snow-white beach and turquoise waters, the place is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cuba, ideal for rest and relaxation. The modern 4- to 5-star hotels offer good all-inclusive accommodation right on the beach.