Scuba Diving In Varadero Cuba

Scuba diving  in Varadero Cuba

Diving In Varadero Cuba

  Varadero, Cuba -| At the beach near Varadero, Cuba there are 3 Diving Centers. At both ends of the Peninsula Hicacos/Varadero you will find the Diving Center ACUA and GAVIOTA, and the diving center BARRACUDA approximately in the middle of the beach headland..The diving area passes Jardines Del Rey (Garden of the King) to the capital city of Matanzas and from Matanzas bay as far as to the most outer north east of the archipelago. The easily inclined island shelf covered with sand is sprinkled with many coral patches, that contain a voluptuous and multifarious faun. This coast roves has several interesting coral formations with a large variety of  swarm fish.

Warm, clean water, great biodiversity, good conservation of it’s ecosystems, coral gardens, caves, meadows of gorgonians and sponges, underwater escarpments, narrow channels, tunnels, fish of many sizes and colors, valuable remains of shipwrecked vessels and many natural beaches, cays and islets make it a place to challenge divers imagination.

 In addition, this large area has a great variety of coralline formations in amazing shapes and colors, where many species of marine flora and fauna coexist in a delicate biological balance. This is what makes Cuba such a wonderful scuba-diving destination the one that thousands of tourists and professionals prefer. Its waters are always ideal for scuba diving in any of its varieties-snorkeling, reef exploration and day or night dives of down to 40 meters in coralline gardens filled with caves, vertical walls, tunnels, underwater escarpments, narrow channels, the remains of shipwrecked vessels and many other attractions.

Contrasting colors and capricious marine shapes are a constant delight on the archipelago’s insular shelf, with its abundant coralline formations, the habitat of around 500 species of fish, 200 sponges of several kinds cup-shaped, tube and branched, a wide variety of molluscs and crustaceans, gorgonians, algae and

Diving Spots Near Varadero

The diving areas on the insular shelf of the Northern coast -which constantly amaze even the most demanding lovers of this entrancing sport and are the scene of many international underwater photography contests-also constitute a source of inspiration to noted artists of this specialty.

Several specialized scuba-diving courses are available in Varadero, offering internationally recognized certificates. Scuba-diving classes are available for beginners by the SSI, equivalent to PADI, CMAS, the World Underwater Federation and the American-Canadian Underwater Certification ACUC. 

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LIST OF CUBA BEST BEACHES

 CUBA BEST BEACHES
IF you are searching for the Worlds Best Beaches then Cuba has at least five of them. The tough part is to try and select  the five best beaches in Cuba imagining that the island is made up of majestic  5800 km of pristine coastlines that create 300 gorgeous white sand  beaches. Cuba’s stunning beaches are all white powder sugar-sands contrasted by warm soothing turquoise waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Cuba’s southern beaches more for tourist that want crystal clear water and adventure and perfect tranquility. As Cuban beach vacations increase in popularity, Varadero Cuba has been selected as one of the worlds best beaches and we  have also picked some of the best kept tourist secrets from Cuba's amazing coast line. Here are Cuba's Best Top 5 Beaches virgin and unspoilt by tourism, pollution and overcrowding. We hope you will agree with our choices. Enjoy Cuban Beaches!

1. Cayo Santa Maria’s Beach

Cayo Santa Maria Beach in Cuba

Cayo Santa Maria is one of Cuba's most beautiful secret beaches that is located off the north east coast, this small island, with its 10 km of virtually untouched beaches has been designated a UNESCO reserve, making it a stunning location for your Cuban beach or all inclusive holiday. Santa Maria Key is home to some memorable wildlife, tourist should not be surprised to flying pink flamingos, endemic ugly lizards, Cuban molluscs and the island’s national bird - the Cuban Tocoroco bearing all the red, white and blue of the Cuban flag. Biology lovers love  the island is home to over 250 species of colorful Cuban flora and fauna.

Cayo Santa Maria’s beach itself is one of the most tranquil in Cuba and stretches for 13 kilometres of very fine white sands, with calm crystal clear waters. The coral barrier protects the beach from winds, meaning waves are never overwhelming and allows a selection of marine life to make this Cuban beach paradise its home.

2. Varadero Beach

Varadero Beach in Cuba

Varadero is really the best and most popular beach in all of Cuba and also is considered by many beach experts as  World Best Beach. Varadero beach stretches to 25 km of white pristine sugar sands ensuring it is the by far the number one beach resort and  Cuba beach holiday in all the Caribbean.
Varadero has everything you can imagine including over 28 world class diving spots, shallow clear waters and a large variety of flora and fauna. Varadero beach in Cuba is defined as world class beach vacation and renowned for its quality of beach, water and of coarse its excellence.

Varadero beach has shallow warm crystal clear water for 50 meters  making it the safest beach choice for families with children, and the Varadero waters are so clear that it is impossible to not see the ocean floor for miles around.  Even Cuban divers enjoy a Cuba beach holiday in Varadero as a real adventure with the area boasting large variety of exotic fish, lobsters, crabs and shrimps with over 60 types of coral and 81 types of molluscs. Tourist in Varadero truly enjoy the hot white sand and warm sunshine will also enjoy the Varadero Dolphins Show which are one of Varadero beaches main tourist attractions.

3. Cayo Coco Beach

Cayo Coco Beach in Cuba

Cayo Coco is located off the north coast of Cuba, and nestled in one of the most stunning coral reefs in the world lies the island of Cayo Coco. The island is made up of over 30 km of  the worlds best  white sand beaches. Cayo Cuba as its sometimes called by Cuban tourist is something of a scuba diving haven full of unexplored treasures. Just  10 km of snowy sugar-white beaches, gently kissing  the Atlantic Ocean, to the south wild lush tropical mangroves, and wildlife heaven for nature adventure awaits every tourist that vacations in Cayo Caco.

Cayo Coco's virgin  coral reef surrounds the island is voted as the second most important coral reeef in Cuba and also in the world by experts. Australia is # 1. Cayo Coco has a large range of exotic aquatic life that scuba divers can see as they dive in Cuban waters which have excellent underwater visibility so divers can clearly see the range of  coral reef, red snappers, tarpons, lobsters, sharks and barracudas, as they swim around the crystal clear sea of Cuba.

Cuban beaches host a wide array of flora and fauna for nature lovers, including tame colorful flying pink flamingos, over 30,000, white herons, friendly pelicans, mocking birds and even Cuban ducks for hunting.

4. Guardalavaca Beach

Guardalavaca Beach in Cuba

Guardalavaca Beach is located on Cuba's northern Atlantic ocean with golden sands and turquoise oceans of Guardalavaca’s beach. Only 3 km it’s one of the smallest beaches in Cuba but it’s still an amazing beautiful beach to holiday.  So beautiful Guardalavaca is protected by Cuba's coral reefs 300 metres out, making it an explosion of colorful Cuban sealife.

Cuba beach holiday hotspots must include Guardalavaca because the water is so clear, with visibility of 30 metres, and the underwater caves at Gibara allow some exciting underwater exploration for the experienced deep sea diver. Cuban beaches are home to various colorful coral beds, crustaceans and tropical fish, including swordfish, Cuban mackerel and barracuda, making a trip to Guardalavaca beach a nature lover’s dream vacation.

5. Cayo Largo Beach

Cayo Coco Beach in Cuba

 Cayo Largo beach is Cuba's most popular scuba diving site and boasts some of Cuba’s most stunning colorful coral reefs as well as gorgeous beaches of white, unspoilt sands. Trully a joy to vacation with your family.  Cayo Largo is only accessible via a small flight or boat trip from Havana. Make every excuse but so not miss this beach holiday  on Cay Largo in south coast of Cuba with only a handful of calming hotels that leave Cayo Cuba uunspoilt by massive comercial tourism.

Cuba's biggest selling point for Cayo Largo’s beach is that it feels remote, isolated and a complete escape from pressures of hectic city living. No big American restaurants, no crazy shopping malls and no commercialism.  Cayo Largo succeeds as an island so tranquil and calm that to do anything other than relax and sunbathe would seem like a sin against mother nature. Cayo Coco island is perfect vacation for romatic couples, large families with kids and even singles looking to party in paradise. Foreign tourist should note that Cayo Largo is often considered Cuba's nudist and non-nudist island.

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IS THIS THE WORLDS MOST SEXY SECRET BEACH?

Varadero Beach Sexy Secrets In Cuba

 VARADERO CUBA'S SECRET BEACH

Varadero has pristine white sands, gorgeous warm crystal clear blue green water and classic secluded hotels

Recently we spent an incredible month in Cuba, going between stunning Varadero beach and historic Havana.
Varadero is in my opinion the most beautiful sexy beach in the world, attracts tourists from all over the planet and is a fabulous destination to visit if you're looking to have unstoppable wild fun on a pristine, white-sandy beach with unbelievably gorgeous turquoise Caribbean water. You cannot compare the crowded beaches of Australia, Florida, California, Portugal, Spain, Italy nor France but if you want to see a dream beach then visit the 20-kilometer stretch of pure, white sand at Varadero.

Varadero was once the former home of the worlds ultra-rich Americans prior to the Cuban Revolution of 1959, with the likes of Al Capone and John F. Kennedy President owning beachfront mansions.
 After building many new hotels in the late '90s, Varadero now rivals Havana and the rest of the carribbean as Cuba's #1 Hot spot and top tourist attraction. Tourist from all over the world, exept America, have been visiting Cuba in 1986. Cuba has many great resorts with different villas and cabanas in Varadero, but the favourite old style Hollywood hotel is the Hotel International which was opened in December, 1950,  by famous gangster Lucky Luciano. Varadero's premier hotel was the first hotel until the more luxurious hotels were built on the long beaches of north of Varadero town over the past 20 years. Many classic brightly colored art-deco hotels are located right on Varadero beach, like the Hotel International, like much of Cuba, is a living museum and live celebration of the 1950s. Huge glamorous swimming pools created in vintage '50s fashion so that you can imagine Al Capone, Burt Lancaster or Ava Gardner, sipping a mojito and daiquiri by the poolside.

Varadero hotels have classic architecture often decorated by Continental Cuban Cabarets, which is base to a spectacular super sexy hot Latin dance show that rivals Havana's world-famous Tropicana nightclub for glamor. After the show everything turns into a disco so you can dance till the sun comes up. If you get a chance make sure you visit Havana and Varadero Before they change. Havana is the capital city of Cuba and a site not to be missed. You can stay at the fabulous Hotel National de Cuba located in the lively Vedado area. It is an exciting, cosmopolitan city, bubbling over with life, wild energy and plenty of hot excitement, not to mention classic 1950s American antique cars.

Havana is among the Top 5 adventure cities in the world, up there with Amsterdam, New York, Rio de Janiero and Montreal. You will love walking around Old Havana, the Malecon, the seaside walkway beside the Bay of Havana, Vedado or La Habaña Vieja. Don't miss the bronze statue of John Lennon, which has the former Beatle sitting on a park bench near Vedado park where President Fidel Castro unveiled the statue of Lennon. Fidel is a hero in Cuba for his stance against the Vietnam War and his fight for world peace.

Tropicana's Sexy Dancing Girls

Music & Dancing can be found everywhere in Havana and you can hear wonderful music rising from any number of patios, terraces, bars, lounges and restaurants. Most clubs are free of charge and you can sip your favorite Cuban beer, Cristal or Buccanero, or maybe the famous Cuba Libre (rum and coke) or a daiquiri while listening to amazing Cuban Music. It will make your heart sing, your body pulsate and your heart will be captured once again by the love of Cuba.

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