Guardalavaca Things To Do
Beaches
The pristine white sandy beaches and inviting blue waters of the Caribbean are the main focus of any holiday to Guardalavaca, and provide a tranquil setting for uninterrupted sunbathing and swimming. Choose from Guardalavaca, Playa Pesquero, Yuraguanal and Esmerelda, and enjoy a stunning base for the day, or explore the coastline and delight in finding tiny hidden coves for secluded peace and quiet.
Water Sports
For active guests looking for a change from sunbathing, the warm seas and glorious tropical weather make the resort ideal for water sports, with facilities for jet-skiing, pedalo rides, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing and catamaran sailing.
Scuba-Diving & Snorkelling
A haven for scuba-divers, there's a good choice of fully-equipped centres and schools in the resort, with tuition for both beginners and experts. Guardalavaca has around a dozen dive sites throughout its coral reefs, home to abundant marine life, particularly sponge colonies, and dramatic vertical walls, cliffs and wrecks.
Swimming with Dolphins
The Dolphinarium at Guardalavaca's Bahia del Naranjo offers the chance for a memorable encounter with dolphins, as well as a complete marine show where the creatures are the stars - a fun day out for the whole family.
Fishing & Boat Trips
Catamaran cruises make for a relaxed day out on the water, and feature snorkelling trips and picnic lunches, with speedboat trips and yacht rental available from the marina. Fishing boats can be chartered, and deep sea fishing expeditions are available for the chance to reel in the big one - be it marlin or barracuda.
Sports & Leisure
Hotels offer swimming pools, tennis courts and gyms, with cycling and horse riding available in the resort. Entertainment is mainly hotel-based, with bars and discos, and programmes featuring cabaret acts, local live music and floor shows.
Nature
See the real Cuba by driving through the interior of Guardalavaca, with is lush rolling hills and sugar cane fields, or visit one of the resort's nature reserves, for a scenic hike though tropical wilderness.
Archaeological Sites
Rich in history, Guardalavaca is home to one of the best preserved archaeological sites in the country, a 15th-century Arawakan Indian village and burial ground.
Day trips
Head to the town's craft market, for some regional gifts and souvenirs, or explore the lively cities of Gibara and Banes for traditional Cuban flavour. Visit the neighbouring town of Santa Lucia and enjoy a trip on a classic steam train, or travel to Holguin for a tour of a cigar factory. Also available are flights to Havana and Santiago for a taste of authentic city life.
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