Caribbean Beaches of the East

Bite-sized trip

Itinerary:
Playa Pesquero
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 378.- per person (excluding flights)

Spend three sun-kissed days on Cuba’s Costa Verde, where ivory sands slope into clear, turquoise waters. Here, your only priority is putting your feet up - Playa Pesquero is a place to forget your problems, pull up a sun lounger and take a dip in the warm, blue sea. The quieter and lesser-known neighbour of popular Guardalavaca, it’s a peaceful pocket of paradise. You might not learn a lot about Cuban culture here, but it certainly makes for a lovely break in your journey.

Day 1 – Arrival in Playa Pesquero

When you arrive in Playa Pesquero, near to the city of Holguin, you’ll check into your relaxed and welcoming all-inclusive resort. This may not be authentically Cuban accommodation, but it’s clean, comfortable and just a stone’s throw from the sea. There are only a handful of resorts sprinkled along this section of the coast, making it a beach paradise with plenty of personal space. It’s a place for long, lazy breakfasts, afternoon cocktails and barefoot strolls along the beach.

Days 2-3 – And relax…

We haven’t pre-planned anything during your stay here, so if you ‘d like to spend your time doing precisely nothing then nobody is going to stop you! The hotel offers a few different restaurants and bars, as well as swimming pools, a jacuzzi and spa. For something a little more active you can take advantage of their watersports equipment, or perhaps have a game of tennis. There’s plenty of options to stop anyone getting bored!

If you’d like to explore more of the area then the nearby town of Gibara makes an interesting day trip, either with your hire car or by taxi, and the El Chorro de Maita archaeological site is also worth a visit. If the underwater world is more your thing, then you can book a boat trip through the hotel to take you to some of the best snorkelling spots along the coast.