Cayo Coco Things To Do

All holidays to Cayo Coco revolve around the stunning beaches that stretch for over 30km along the coastline of Cuba, with their crystal-clear waters and powdery white sands. Ideal for both couples in search of secluded sunbathing, as well as families in need of child-friendly areas with safe shallow waters for swimming - the pristine and unspoilt beaches here are the main attraction.

As well as offering a peaceful setting, the island beaches are ideal for active water sports, with Cayo Coco holidays including pedalo rides, windsurfing, water skiing, kayaking, aquabiking, kite surfing and paragliding.

A major scuba-diving holiday destination, there are more than 20 dive sites around the coast at Cayo Coco, with the spectacular coral reef that stretches for 400km (the second largest in the world) boasting an underwater paradise, with excellent visibility and a host of exotic marine life and tropical fish. Non-divers can also experience the underwater beauty on various snorkelling trips, and the resort offers swimming with dolphins.

Boat trips include glass-bottomed boat rides, catamaran rides, yacht and speedboat rental, and with the coastal waters teeming with grouper, snapper and mackerel, fishing expeditions are popular. Deep-sea fishing and sport fishing enthusiasts can head out into the deeper waters of the Atlantic to catch marlin and swordfish, and the inland lakes offer freshwater fishing trips.

The perfect spot for nature-lovers and bird-watchers, Cayo Coco is an important ecotourism destination, rich in lush vegetation, lagoons, marshes, wetlands and wilderness regions, and with diverse ecosystems. The area is a true haven for wildlife and birds, with plenty of nature trails to follow, and tours to take. Popular excursions include hikes in El Baga National Park, and flamingo tours to view the huge colony of pink birds that resides on the south-west part of the island.

Hotels offer tennis, volleyball, archery, water polo, exercise classes, shuffleboard and dance lessons, with horse riding, mountain biking, jeep safaris and jungle tours a great way for visitors to get out and explore the region. Spa holidays to Coco Cayo also offer a range of relaxing beauty treatments, thalassotherapy and massages.

Typical tours include visits to a sugar mill, a crocodile farm, steam train ride and trips to local towns for some traditional Cuban flavour such as Moron or Camaguey. Enjoy a two-centre holiday in Cuba and pair Cayo Coco with a trip to the captivating Havana, or visit the Spanish colonial city of Trinidad.