Coco Reef

For a relaxing stay away from crowded areas of the island, a stay in a hotel in Cayo Coco is an excellent choice. His lack of an international airport means that its 15 miles of beaches are largely outside the radar of most tourists, making it a much more peaceful alternative to Varadero - but there are a lot more charm to the area this. Here are some things to do on a holiday Cayo Coco.

Beautiful beaches

The fourth largest island of Cuba, it is not surprising that the beach is a highlight of the festival Cayo Coco. The sands are covered with snow and stretch out for miles (about 15 in total) and this combined with the lack of tourists means that there can be few places quite as peaceful, relaxing and perfect as the beautiful sandy Cayo Coco.

Superb Diving

A major reason people vacation in Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo is close to scuba diving. Because it is home to the world's second largest coral reef, the conditions are absolutely perfect. The water is warm, with excellent visibility and the reef is teeming with interesting marine life. Among the fish you can expect to see snappers, groupers, pompanos, swordfish, and tarpon. There are dive schools around, so you can get up to speed and explore the coral reefs in no time!

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The main attractions of Cayo Coco reflect the nature of the region - it is not intended for ordinary tourists. As such, but there are a handful of interesting sites around, you will not find the same number of landmarks such as Havana or Santiago de Cuba. The fauna of the island is particularly remarkable, and it is worthwhile to file in Cayo Coco Flamingos - a reserve for some of the fauna of the island flora. Among the creatures here, you will find herons, flamingos, pelicans and a variety of species of ducks. A local farm crocodile also gives visitors the chance to see some of the most dangerous creatures of the island is home!

Elsewhere, Laguna de Leche (milk lake) is a large lake of Cuba, and a highlight in itself beautiful. It derives its name from its milky color, which is due to the underwater deposits of lime.

Finally, a visit to a sugar mill makes for an exciting day. As one of the biggest exports from Cuba, to get an idea of the conditions where it is made is fascinating, and customers can also opt for a steam train through the sugar cane fields.

Entertainment at the hotel in Cayo Coco

If all this sounds a bit stretched by theme (the word is really relaxing here) and you will be pleased to know that hotels in Cayo Coco set perfect entertainment for those looking for an alternative the beaches, oceans and natural beauty. The Melia Cayo Coco is a great entertainment every night, for example, and there is also a disco available to guests of all local stations. Parallel to this, the restaurants attached to hotels Cayo Coco is on some excellent international cuisine.

Although not the huge selection of historical buildings of Havana, Cayo Coco rare environment is a wonderful insight into the real rural Cuba in all its natural splendor. If you want a peaceful break away from the sea and sand as the main attraction, staying in Cayo Coco is well worth a look - and for divers, is a must.