Holidays in Cuba are very different from any other country. This is such a nature reserve of the scoop, but in a heavenly place)). If you are looking for a personal butler and gourmet cuisine, then they are unlikely to be here.... More ▾ Holidays in Cuba are very different from any other country. This is such a nature reserve of the scoop, but in a heavenly place)). If you are looking for a personal butler and gourmet cuisine, then they are unlikely to be here. But great beaches, varied and tasty food, azure water and warm sun, then it is definitely worth coming and enjoying the unique nature and Cuban joie de vivre, then it is definitely worth it. The hotel is located in a very quiet location on one of the most beautiful beaches in Cuba and almost on the territory national park Guillermo. Famous beach Pilar with sand like flour in a 10-minute walk. The entrance to the water near the hotel is excellent, the ocean is not very deep, but the water is just a fairy tale. There are always enough sun beds, anywhere. Flocks of fish are swimming in the ocean and starfish lie on the sand not far from the shore. The territory is not very large, and not very green, but a park is already beginning a couple of meters from the hotel, and the territory itself is not very important. The place here is incredibly beautiful. And also the fact that the hotel beach is located in the bay, and you can swim even in strong winds and you won't feel it. The hotel also has entertainment in the form of tennis, billiards, a good spa, and you can even ride horses, but the last two are already for a fee. But the trip itself did not cost us much and it was expensive. What can I say about food. There are two main restaurants, one of which is on the beach, and there is another bar. There are four A-La Carte restaurants, each of which can be visited once for free. There was just a huge selection of seafood every day, and lobster was always served. There are several types of fish, not to mention the usual and unusual meat, namely, the pig was fried on a spit, and it was very spectacular and incredibly tasty! Huge selection of various side dishes, pasta, vegetables and fruits. But the fruits were delicious only those for which there was a season. Of the A-La Cartes, we liked Italian the most, but there is already someone who loves something. The drinks are all very good quality, there are several bars and almost each has something to kill the worm)). The animation is fun, especially the dance lessons. There is a children's pool, a small children's water park, but since we don't have children yet, I won't tell you much more. The rooms were not particularly memorable, but cleaning, minibar, cosmetics for the shower and fresh towels were available every day and everything was of good quality. Vacation is just a fairy tale, and Cuba is a miracle!
Imagine milky sand washed by a turquoise sea shimmering in the sun like a diamond, exotic plants around and the unobtrusive sound of the breeze. This is Pilar Beach. Its location on the island, away from hotels and the bustle of the city, attracts tourists who love a secluded, relaxing holiday.
The sea is shallow near the island, and you won't see waves because of the high sand dunes and small islands around. But the water is so transparent that you can see the bottom, which also seems blue, and colored fish scurrying under water in search of food.
Staying on Pilar is akin to "immersion" of consciousness in nirvana. However, it will not work for a long time to meditate under the scorching sun. You can hide under an umbrella (fortunately, they are present on the beach). Or visit a local restaurant, bar, or go to the nearest diving center to conquer the seabed.
Popular among tourists and kiting. The first kite station was opened here on the island Cayo Guillermo... You will find KiteLandPark near of Villa Cojimar.
Fishermen are drawn with incredible force to the Redonda lagoon (between the islands of Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo), where the Trout Breeding Center is located.
On the beach, near the coast, a boat is on duty, delivering tourists to the reef for snorkeling.
You can have a bite to eat at the restaurant and bar open on Pilar. The menu is varied, most of the dishes are prepared from fish products.
You will have to pay for sunbeds and umbrellas: from 2 to 10 cookies. The visit price depends on the location on the beach where you want to stay. The better it is, the more expensive it is.
About 20 hotels have been built on the archipelago (and construction is still ongoing). All-inclusive service is provided in hotels for residents. There are no hotels on the Pilar beach itself.
From entertainment in Cayo Guillermo: visiting mangrove and palm groves, observing colonies of pink flamingos, watching pelicans in pristine lagoons. One of the largest coral reefs is located near the island, so diving enthusiasts have a lot to “turn around”.
Tourists sail on yachts exploring and enjoying the scenic beauty of the local natural beauty. The hotels try not to let their vacationers get bored, so themed parties, discos and other entertainment events are held every evening.
You can always diversify your vacation: there would be funds for this and a desire.
June 5th, 2010, 02:12 pm
The countdown "before departure" has started. During this time, you need to swim to the maximum, sunbathe and enjoy your vacation, which we did, thank God the weather contributed to this.
In the evening, after dinner, the evening began ( night life) As I said, the animation at the hotel is 5+. they did not rest for a minute. After dinner, various shows were organized by the pool.
another group sang and entertained in our favorite bar near reception ...
And the main show started at half past nine, on the main stage. There were theme nights every day. very diverse, interesting. We liked it so much that we went every night (except for the first)
Here are photos of several evenings.
This is the theme "Meeting of the Nations Latin America" (Something like that..
Romantic evening...
There was also "History of Cuba" ... "" Caribbean Nights "....
At the end of the show - disco.
the people there were having fun in full. We are small amateurs, so we went to the bar and enjoyed our own way. We drank champagne and just listened to music. Some vacationers brought a guitar with them, gathered in a small group and sang, it was also fun.
Playa Pilar
Our island has one of the most beautiful beaches in Cuba. We found it unacceptable to miss the opportunity to visit there, so one morning we went to the reception and found out that the bus to this beach goes something around 9 in the morning .. Exactly about. This is how I recognized it. In short, we were late for the bus, but don't change our plans. We called a taxi and drove to the beach with comfort in 10 minutes and 5 cookies.
The taxi driver tried for a long time to persuade us to wait as long as necessary, the beach was somewhere behind a hill, we did not see it, so I decided to go and see if there was any point in staying here at all. Climbing the hill, an amazing picture opened up to my eyes, then a restaurant was noticed on the shore, so I returned and let the driver go. Obviously I'll stay here a little longer.
What can I say about Pilar ... but you won’t say anything, it is a must see.
I have visited many places and always in search of the perfect beach. This beach is in my first place today. I have not seen more beautiful. The water is somehow unrealistically blue, and plus it sparkled like crystal. The sand is snow-white, like powdered sugar. When you swim and look down, the feeling is that you are in a pool with a blue bottom, the sand under the water is blue ... Some kind of mysticism.
There are seating areas under the hill with sun loungers and a canopy. Opposite the beach is the island where Batista's house used to be. Knew where to build ... lip is not stupid.
The day was very hot, it was even hot to swim, and I didn't want to get out of the water.
Then a cart appeared with a little man making a mojito. What else does?
Mojito, by the way, it was also the most delicious of the whole trip.
By two o'clock we were completely stunned by the sun, it was decided not to stay here for lunch, but still return to the hotel, especially since the people also began to gather. It turns out that this was just the time when the bus came to deliver to the hotels. It's not even a bus, but a train. We plunged into a small train and rested in the direction of the hotels. Cool, but not as comfortable as in a taxi, and even longer and for the same 5 cookies.
This is how our 5 days on K. Guillermo flew by unnoticed, and the rest too.
We booked a restaurant on the last evening.
The restaurant is simply gorgeous .. Everything was prepared at the highest level, service, well, like in the most expensive Kiev restaurants. Everything is on top. And what a sunset!
It’s hard to imagine the best place for a farewell evening.
It was an amazing evening. They remembered the trip, planned a new one ...
Music impressed, classic and hits of the 80s. Some are so forgotten that they had to take a camera and just "shoot" - record music.
The next day we went out to say goodbye to the sea.
The last ritual, to throw coins ... went to the bridge, probably it was here specially for this. And then I saw a lot of fish below, it turns out there is a snork here !!! But it's too late for Sonya to drink Borjomi, when the plane is 3 hours later ...
The suitcases are already packed.
Then the road to the island of Cayo Coco where the airport is located. (in the construction of which, by the way, Diego participated)
The airport is small, but very decent. The flight was still there, the airplane was so thrown, and we also got the last seats.
everything that we managed to shoot ...
Diego met us at the airport, not yet himself, but with his wife. It was a very pleasant acquaintance. There was still time before departure and we stopped at a restaurant near the airport.
Then check-in for the flight. Seeing the crowd that was standing, I just precipitated. We arrived in 3 hours, and registration was already in full swing. Naturally, we were the last in line. Ahead loomed the prospect of being in different places and of course at the end ...
Then Natalia, Diego's wife, came to the rescue. I found some acquaintances and we were led through business registration, without queuing and with good places at the beginning.
Sad moments of parting. Going on passport control I once again looked at the relatives of Diego and Natalia who had become during this time (after all, Diego talked so much about her during the trip).
Of course I burst into tears again. probably it is a good tradition to cry when leaving Cuba. But these were different tears. I knew that I would definitely come back here.
"Little Cayehon Hamel is an alley whose walls are painted by a man who is adored by his fans in Havana. He is called Salvador, but I still do not understand," Salvador "is his name or surname. I will not presume to describe his Negro Art Nouveau, but he, if a black man, but not more than 20 percent. Along and across the pictures he wrote his aphorisms and poems, and a small orchestra plays his music in the African style.
"Heaven and earth are in love with each other."
Clean and small tropical exotic island with transparent and warm sea, with snow-white sandy coast and a huge number of pink flamingos and pelicans - this is the island of Cayo Guillermo. Its area is about 20 square kilometers. The island belongs to the Caribbean, is part of the archipelago that stretches along the northern coast of Cuba. There are four beaches on Cayo Guillermo, with a total length of about 4 kilometers, the most famous of them is Playa Pilar, the name of which is associated with Ernest Hemingway.
The island is popular for its sand dunes, mangroves, coral reefs.
On the island of Cayo Guillermo Cuba, hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis. The island is suitable for a relaxing romantic getaway.
Visiting card of the island or favorite island of Hemingway grandfather
The visiting card of the island is its exotic tropical nature and surprisingly calm, warm and clear waters. Surfers don't belong here: Cayo Guillermo is a place for lovers of calm warm transparent sea, diving and fishing.
This island became famous thanks to the legendary novel "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, which describes the local gem of the island - Playa Pilar Beach. In addition, the writer's yacht is still moored at the island's pier.
History of the island of Cayo Guillermo and modern times
Tourism on the island of Cayo Guillermo has been developing since the end of the twentieth century. Until that moment, residents from other islands came here for fishing and communication with nature (the island itself is not inhabited).
Currently, the island is very famous among tourists, but there is no mass filling on the beaches. He managed to keep his flavor - untouched secluded charm.
Must-sees in Cayo Guillermo Cuba
Cuba and the island of Cayo Guillermo know how to surprise. Be sure to see the amazing sand dune, 16 meters high. See diving dives and admire the beauty of the coral underwater world. Be alone with nature.
Active rest and entertainment
The most common entertainment among tourists in Cuba is scuba diving. There are as many as three water centers on the island: Coco Diving, Action Sport, Abalon, where you can rent a diving uniform and all the necessary equipment, take courses to prepare for a dive.
A fascinating shark show is taking place in the Abalon water center.
On the island, you can try a unique water sport - kiting, that is, ride a board on adjustable
The island offers tennis, beach volleyball, aerobics and sailing.
Local exotic Cuban cuisine
Any restaurant at the hotel offers its visitors international, European and In addition to juicy fruits, fresh cooked fish, delicious cocktails, be sure to try national Cuban cuisine:
Baked or fried meat pies;
Spicy chicken with rice;
Stewed meat stuffed with vegetables;
Sweet potatoes in citrus-garlic sauce;
Rice and red beans and chickpea stew;
Havana-style eggs with pepper, caraway seeds and tomatoes;
Sweet fried bananas;
Oxtail stew.
You should definitely try cocktails with Cuban rum or herbal liqueur and coffee.
What souvenirs to bring with you as a keepsake
Be sure to get a souvenir of the magnificent burning cigars and cigarettes, original Cuban T-shirts, caps, scarves and skirts, musical instruments, guyabera (men's shirt), coral souvenirs, machetes, souvenirs with the image of Che Guevara. The island has excellent woodcarving craftsmen, so pay attention to the mahogany figurines, which are here for every taste and style.
But there are also prohibited products that will not be allowed to be taken out of the country: weapons, old books, antiques, stuffed animals, jewelry, black coral and products from it, local volute, turtle shell, sea shells.
On the island of Cayo Guillermo, prices for souvenirs are slightly lower than on the rest Cuban Islands, therefore, in the shops you can meet tourists from other islands and from Cuba, who come here for gifts.
In Cuba, there are two currencies in circulation - the dollar and the peso. When buying a product, you should clarify in which currency the price is indicated.
Cayo Guillermo beaches
The island's beaches are considered the best in Cuba. The most popular beaches are Playa Pilar and El Paso, which are decorated with a huge sand dune... There are two more beaches - Larga and El Pilar. Length beach line about 4 kilometers. The water here is very clear and looks like a huge aquarium. This is one of best places for spear fishing and diving.
The beaches are not crowded as there are no hotels. All hotels are located in the eastern part of the island.
The Internet is replete with numerous reviews about Cayo Guillermo (Cuba), tourists who have been here celebrate the beauty of the tropical landscape, cozy sandy beaches, warm calm sea, as if the island and the beaches were created for family vacation with kids.
Attractions of the island of Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
The attraction of the island is its nature - amazing mangroves, coconut palms, mahogany, junipers. Colonies of pink flamingos and pelicans live here. The best time for watching birds and their behavior is the winter period. Fans of ecological tourism will have something to see here, amazing hiking and cycling excursions are arranged for them.
Not far from the island there is the largest coral reef, which is of great interest for fishing and diving enthusiasts.
The sea itself is also an attraction. Very popular are boat trips, sailboats and yachts, various aquatic species sports and entertainment. The sea water temperature is just magical! So, the average water temperature in a year is +25 - ºС, in the coldest months - in December and January - the water temperature is about +23 ºС, in August it warms up to +29 ºС. This is an exotic holiday paradise, the recreational season is open here all year round... The air temperature, even in the coldest months, does not drop below +24 ºС.
What special type of recreation is popular here? Fishing, of course! The catch is quick and easy - lobsters, lobsters and crabs. Fishing is treated with special respect here. Many who were interested in the biography know that he was an avid fisherman. And he sailed to fish on Cayo Guillermo. At the pier of Playa Pilar beach, his yacht is still moored, which bears the same name as the beach. You can buy a fishing tour at any hotel on the island.
In addition, between the islands of Cayo Guillermo and Cayo Coco, there is a lake known throughout the world as the Trout Breeding Center. Here you can also purchase a fishing permit.
Organized and sightseeing trips mainly to the cities of Havana, Trinidad or Moron.
Local hotels also organize various entertainment for vacationers - Cuban parties and all kinds of shows.
Transport
The closest airport to the island of Cayo Guillermo is located on the island of Cayo Coco. The two islands are connected by a road. Cayo Coco is connected with Cuba by an artificial highway that runs along a dam. Its length is about 20 kilometers.
There are several hotel complexes The hotels offer a variety of services that can satisfy even the most discerning vacationers.
For local residents except for service workers, access to the island's resorts is closed.
On the island there are restaurants, shops, cafes, sports centers, water centers, rental services for diving and fishing equipment.
According to vacationers who leave reviews about Cayo Guillermo on the Internet, the best hotels are:
- Iberostar Daykyuri Al Inclusive;
- "Crystal Laguna Villas and Resort" 4 *;
- "Grand Caribbean Villa Kozhimar" 3 *.
All hotels on the island are located near the sea, just a few meters away, which creates additional comfort for vacationers. A beautiful landscape opens from the windows.
The hotels organize in the evenings entertainment for vacationers, Cuban parties and festivals, entertainment shows.
How to get to Cayo Guillermo
The island is connected to the islands of Cayo Coco and Cayo Romano by a road built on an artificial dam. The same road connects the above islands with Cuba, or rather, with the city of Moron.
The closest airport to the island is on the island of Cayo Coco, from which you can take a taxi to Cayo Guillermo. You can also get here by yacht or boat. The island has two equipped yacht marinas with 15 berths: Marina Giukaro and Coco Guillermo.
Cayo Guillermo Island of Cuba - natural pearl archipelago. This is a truly picturesque uninhabited island, where you should visit at least once in your life, admire the pristine splendor of mangroves, hear the singing of tropical birds, see the beauty and the symbol of the island - the kartakubu bird, meet pink flamingos, soak up the snow-white sandy beach and, of course, make a fascinating scuba diving trip.
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