Of the countless idyllic beaches on the north coast of Cuba’s Holguin Province, Guardalavaca is the best known and is one the nation’s most popular beach holiday getaways. This seaside resort attracts visitors with its wonderful sunning, swimming, sailing, and scuba diving opportunities. You’ll find a handful of charming hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs along a single road, behind which lies a magnificent powder white beach lapped by clear, jade-coloured waters and surrounded by low-wooded hills and lush, tropical vegetation. Visitors can look forward to participating in a range of water based activities including kayaking, sailing, waterskiing, kiteboarding, and catamaran cruises. The ocean is ideal for swimming, and there are excellent snorkeling and dive sites nearby. Land based activities include horseback riding, exploring the area’s lovely little secluded coves, and visiting the impressive Bahía de Naranjo aquarium.