Varadero, kms of fine white sand beach and crystalline water!
(Varadero des kilomètres de sable fin et une mer cristalline!)
Regarded by many as the finest beach in the world, Varadero is a peninsula that juts far into the calm waters of the Atlantic. His twenty-one kilometers of fine white sand are an ideal holiday destination for lovers of sun, swimming and water sports and even golf! Varadero is the only golf course in Cuba.
This white sandy beach amid turquoise water is not the only attraction in Matanzas province. The nearby cities of Cárdenas and Matanzas (the provincial capital) is known for their art, history and culture.
The city of Varadero covers 14.4 km2, a population of about 8,000 people and represents 55% of all hotel rooms in Cuba.
Varadero began its development as a summer resort in 1940.
Its main attraction is undoubtedly its magnificent beach, but that is not all! You can explore caves and cliffs, a well-preserved natural landscape at the northern tip of the peninsula. In addition, Cárdenas, the nearby city of Matanzas, the Zapata Peninsula and San Miguel de los Baños, cultural and historical center.
The Plaza of Americas in Varadero has all the necessary facilities for congresses and other tourist events.
Besides water sports (non-motorized included in the package holidays), Varadero has very good conditions for scuba diving, deep sea fishing, sailing, etc ...
Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport receives direct flights not only from America but also from Europe, South America and Africa.
There are three marinas in this area: Chapelín, Gaviota and Puertosol Dársena.
The Hicacos park is located at the northern tip of the peninsula was declared an ecological reserve in 1974. Its 312 hectares contain many specimens of flora and fauna of Varadero.
The Ambrosio caves...
This is one of 15 archaeological sites on the peninsula which reflects Indian traditions of the region. It stretches over 250 m and has five interconnected galleries. The cave contains 72 rock drawings, one of the largest collections of Indian pictographs in the Caribbean. During the colonial period, runaway slaves took refuge in the cave.
Mangón lake...
This is the main lake on the peninsula that is home to 31 species of birds (including 19 migratory) and 24 varieties of reptiles.
La Calavera (Skull) salt ...
This abandoned salt is supposed to have been the first the Spaniards were exploited in the Americas during the colonization. Its production met the needs of the island and the Spanish fleet in the New World. Legend has the pirate Francis Drake has set foot in this region on the way back to England.
With thousands of rooms on the peninsula, it goes without saying that Varadero is the focus of future American customers when the embargo will be lifted. An estimate of about two million American tourists will visit Cuba in the first year, which means almost twice that Cuba receives annually.
The authorities know very well, because the development of new hotels is going well in Cuba. It is necessary to be able to accommodate everyone!
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