Guardalavaca

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Guardalavaca exudes relaxation; tourists come here for the sun and the sea. This village, located 43.5 miles away from the airport of Holguin, offers an environment beyond comparison: miles and miles of white sand, lined with hotels. The beach of Guardalavaca is open to the public, including the Cubans while the beach of Esmeralda is reserved for tourists only.

pros

Quiet and extremely pretty beaches
A seaside resort that is not of a massive scale, at least for now
The hotels offer good quality service

cons

The remote location, at least 40 miles from Holguin airport
The calm and peaceful environment

Weather Guardalavaca

All overall indicators 59/100 Average

Weather May Year's weather

Temperature indicators 78/100 Good
Bad weather indicators 12/100 Very bad
Sunbathing indicators 40/100 Average
Swimming indicators 88/100 Excellent
Wind indicators 76/100 Good
Temperature indicatorsVery hot :
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 33°C and 36°C.
Bad weather indicatorsHeavy rain :
Heavy rain - averaging over 4.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny intervals :
Cloudy with sunny intervals (40% to 60% cloud cover).
Swimming indicatorsVery pleasant / Optimal :
High air temperature (>24°C), high sea temperature (>24°C), light to moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph).
Wind indicatorsLight warm breeze :
Near optimal comfort: moderate to light winds (between 6 mph and 7 mph) in a warm enviromnment (>24°C).

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To see

Guardalavaca is the place for sport and nature lovers: go diving, fishing, cycling on country roads or try and spot the dolphins.

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To do

Take a tour to Holguin, the birthplace of Fidel Castro, or to the museum of Chorro de Maita, an open-air site preserving the remains of an Indian village uncovered by excavation.

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To think about

Remember to avoid the cyclone season (October - November). Bring along light clothing and lots of sunscreen.

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To avoid

Avoid making negative or critical comments about Fidel Castro, or ask their opinion on the political regime; this may make Cubans feel uncomfortable.

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To try

Cuban cuisine is quite simple and not diverse. Chicken and rice are its main staples. It is common for potatoes, fried bananas and yams to be served with the main meal. Make it your mission to taste the local lobster!

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To bring back

Of course, Cuban rum is excellent, as are the cigars. The local shirts, known as guayabera and straw hats guajiro are also a good buy. As for the music, you will find many recordings by local artists.

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Over 12 miles of fine golden sand lining a turquoise ocean can be found 93 miles away from Varadero,Cuba. Completely dedicated to tourism, especially since the international airport was built only 19 miles away, the peninsula is a little crowded with hotels, but every cloud has a silver lining, and the ...

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