Guardalavaca and its Beaches, Cuba

About Guardalavaca

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 commercialized 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, snorkeling, and other water-based activities, which is a 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.

Beaches

The biggest beaches in the area include Guardalavaca beach, Pesquero Beach, and Playa Esmarelda (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.