Guardalavaca Beach, Holguin. Cuba
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- Guardalavaca. Holguin, Cuba
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- Destination: Holguin
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Guardalavaca stretches over 3 km. of beach among steep cliffs, facing the Atlantic Ocean, 54 km. north-east of Holguín province. Its warm, quiet waters, turquoise blue in color, are protected by coral reefs, 300 m. into the sea, creating an ideal microclimate for sea life. The water is very clear and the visibility good up to depths of 20 m. allowing for remarkable diving in places like “Boca de las Esponjas”, El Salto y El cañón de los Aguajíes. Gibara is home to a series of underwater caves unique in the island with great possibilities for cave diving. The sea bottom is swarming with a variety of coral beds, crustaceans and fish such as barracuda, swordfish, peacock fish, spanish mackerel, etc. Guardalavaca (meaning Hide the Cow) is called “Cuba’s Archeological Capital”. As legend has it, XVI and XVII century Spanish settlers used it as a hide out for their cattle, to avoid being ransacked by the corsairs and pirates frequently visiting the island in search of booty. It is also said that on the beaches of Guardalavaca settlers used to trade leather goods and salted meat in exchange for European goods smuggled by buccaneers.
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Guardalavaca Beach is located in Holguin
In over 25 miles (40 kilometers), the northern coastline of Holguín has 41 beaches. Guardalavaca and Esmeralda are the most popular beaches among foreign tourists. Pesquero Beach has scores of fascinating natural sites, both under and above water; Don Lino Beach combines open areas, architecture and the natural surroundings; and Blanca Beach is very close to Cayo Bariay, where Admiral Christopher Columbus first set foot on Cuban soil, during his first voyage to the New World. Cayo Saetía is northeast of Holguín. This natural spot has 12 virgin beaches.
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The beach is fantastic
The beach is fantastic everyday but Sunday when the locals seem to spend a lot of time down in our area. The guys that work the beach shack, Carlos, Johnny and Jesus are fantastic and will go out of their way for you. Carlos and Jesus are both fishing nuts so some extra line and a few lures in you bag for them.
Guardalavaca Beach
Guardalavaca, a town to the north of Holguin region, is one of the best beach resorts in Cuba. Unlike the more popular Varadero resort, Guardalavaca is not very commercialised and still has its unspoiled natural white sandy beaches with clear turquoise water and tropical vegetation. This makes Guardalavaca the perfect destination for nature lovers. The water at the beaches around Guardalavaca is just the ideal temperature for swimming, snorkelling and other water based activities, which is big attraction for tourists to this region.
There are many different beaches in the Guardalavaca area, and all these beaches are incredibly tourist friendly and immensely beautiful. It is also possible to find a completely secluded stretch of beach in Guardalavaca.
The biggest beaches in the area include Guardalavaca beach, Pesquero Beach and Playa Dancing on the beachEsmarelda (a beach known for its clear water and white sandy coast). Pesquero beach is popular because of the stunning views it offers from the many mountains surrounding the beach. There are a number of coves in this area, and tourists looking to do a bit of exploring are sure to have a good time here.
The easiest way to get to Guardalavaca is to drive into the town through Holguin or to take a bus into the area. It is also possible to fly into the Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País, which is the closest airport to Guardalavaca.
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