How many beaches are in Varadero Cuba?

6 beaches
Playa de Varadero (Varadero Beach), also known as Playa Azul (Blue Beach), is one of the best known beaches in Cuba. In reality, what we commonly know as Playa de Varadero is actually 6 beaches, the three largest being Varadero, Rincón Francés and La Alameda.

Is Varadero one of the best beaches in the world?

Varadero is chosen the second beach in the world in 2019 by the site TripAdvisor. Varadero, Cuba’s main seaside resort, ranked second on the list of the world’s best beaches, according to the “Traveller’s Choice 2019” awards, organized by the largest travel website TripAdvisor.

What is Varadero Beach known for?

Varadero is one of Cuba’s most internationally recognized destinations, largely because of its incredible fine sand beach and warm, crystal-clear waters, making it one of the best beaches in the world. The best known beach is Playa de Varadero, also known as Playa Azul, which is 20 kilometers long.

Where in Cuba is Varadero Beach?

Hicacos Peninsula
Varadero is a two-hour drive east of central Havana. It is situated on the Hicacos Peninsula, between the Bay of Cárdenas and the Straits of Florida, some 140 km east of Havana, at the eastern end of the Via Blanca highway.

What are the beaches like in Varadero Cuba?

The sea is crystal clear and warm but the sand is very sharp and sadly covered in litter. People leave plastic cups and cigarette ends all over with no respect for anything or anyone. The beach looks tired and unloved with old tatty sunbeds.

Which beach is better Varadero or Cayo Coco?

We enjoyed both for different reasons. Varadero gives you lots of opportunities to get out and about where as Cayo Coco is much more resort based. The standards of hotels are more modern in Varadero than in Cayo Coco but thats not necessarily a negative! The beaches in Cayo Coco are amazing!!

Which beach is better Cayo Coco or Varadero?

Is the sea warm in Varadero?

The sea in Varadero is warm enough to swim in even in winter, when it’s about 24/25 °C (75/77 °F), while it becomes very warm in summer, in fact, it reaches 30 °C (86 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.