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The Cayos holidays

Breathtaking islands offering a taste of Caribbean paradise

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A natural paradise rich in flora and fauna, the Cayos are made up of many idyllic islands and keys strung along Cuba’s northern coast that are perfect for a relaxing holiday and popular with nature-lovers and sun-seekers alike. Mangrove and coconut trees edge powdery platinum-sand beaches lapped by crystal-clear aquamarine waters. Explore the spectacular coral reefs that teem with marine life and enjoy beachfront dining in a sublime setting.

The Cayos holiday highlights
•   Cayo Coco is a small island nestled among coral reefs off Cuba’s coast. It has 17 miles of gorgeous beach, stunning reefs, marine life and a large flock of bright pink flamingos.
•   Cayo Ensenachos is home to some stunning beaches, and thanks to its location behind Cayo Santa María its seas are calm all year which makes it ideal for snorkelling and fishing.
•   The serene natural beauty of Cayo Guillermo was made famous by Hemingway in his novel 'Islands in the Stream'. Relax on the breathtaking white sands of Playa Pilar, a heavenly stretch of beach named after Hemingway's beloved boat which boasts the highest sand dunes in the Caribbean.

Cuba tailor made
Kuoni can help you design a bespoke holiday to suit your unique needs, adding different beach resorts and cities in Cuba together to create your own exciting itinerary.

•   Request a quote or call our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 to discuss your requirements.
•   Browse our enticing selection of Cuba hotels.

Cuba multi-centre itineraries
Our Havana and the Cayos multi-centre offers an unforgettable experience of two of Cuba's most captivating destinations. Spend time soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the capital before unwinding on the blissful soft white sands of the Cayos.

Time difference / local time

GMT -5 hours
Language

Spanish. English is also spoken.

Currency

• Peso. • US dollars and US traveller’s cheques aren’t as widely exchanged as they used to be. • Traveller’s cheques are mostly accepted, but not all hotels exchange them – go to an international bank instead. • There’s a minimum fee of 8% to exchang
Highlights

San Pasqual
Discover this imposing post-WWI shipwreck, marooned off the coast of Cayo Las Brujas in 1933.

Beaches

With powdery white sand, warm turquoise waters and endless watersports, Cayos beaches are breathtaking.

Flying time to destination

9¾ hours to Havana

Sports

Watersports
Your resort may offer windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, water-biking and canoeing. You may also be able to go out in a catamaran or pedalo.

Land sports
Sports on offer at your hotel might include tennis, beach volleyball, table tennis, basketball, archery, water polo, cycling and horse-riding.

Eating/Drinking

Food
In resort
• Our Cayos resorts serve a range of cuisine, such as oriental, Creole and Italian fare.

Local dishes
• Tostada is buttered and toasted bread, often dipped in coffee for breakfast
• The local speciality is pork roasted on a spit and covered in lemon and honey, served with black beans and rice.
• Ropa Vieja is a stew of shredded flank steak in tomato sauce.
• Picadillo is a beef hash with onions, garlic, olives and herbs.
• Moros y Christianos is a dish of black beans and rice flavoured with spices including pepper, cumin and paprika.
• A traditional a stew of chicken, okra and plantains is served with rice.
• Cuban sandwiches are a popular hot snack of Cuban bread with mustard, ham, pork, cheese and pickles.
• Empanada is a chicken or meat turnover, eaten with a side of plantain chips.
• Popular desserts include custard flan and rice pudding.

Drink
• Stick to bottled water.
• Cubans drink a lot of coffee, with milk or in espresso shots. Daiquiris and mojitos are also popular.

Good to know

Religion
Roman Catholic

Excursions

Tour nearby islands on a catamaran; swim with dolphins; and go jet-skiing and deep-sea fishing. You may also be able to visit Havana, Santa Clara, Topes and Trinidad.

Tipping

A discreet tip here and there is welcome!

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

Cuba’s hottest months are July and August, and February is the coolest with temperatures of around 22°C.

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