The beaches east of Havana are known as "Playa del Este". They are just 20 minutes from Downtown Havana, and include from West to East: Bacuranao Beach, Tarara Beach, El Megano Beach, Santa Maria del Mar Beach, Boca Ciega Beach, Guanabo Beach, Veneciana Beach and Rincon Beach. Choose from 7 km of white sand beach...
Bacuranao Beach is the closest to Havana, and strictly speaking is in the Celimar, Habana del Este district. Through the beach runs the fresh water Bacuranao creek. The beach is not easy for the tourist to find, but is popular with the locals and the Habaneros.
Playa Santa Maria del Mar is a pleasant non-touristy beach, but packed with Habaneros at weekends. It has white sand with remains of coral and shells. Its waters are crystal clear with different shades of green and blue. Underwater, Santa María shows a beautiful landscape of coral reefs, shellfish and lively colored fish. It is an experience to dive in these waters, due to the abundance of the fauna and its irregular landscape.
Guanabo is a charming seaside town with a magnificent beach and a nightlife provided by many discos.
Villa Los Pinos is a collection of two- and three-bedroom spacious houses with private swimming pool (*subject to availability), scattered throughout the tropical vegetation of Santa María beach, 20 minutes from downtown Havana yet in an unmistakably marine atmosphere. Ideal for family holidays with an authentic Cuban flavour.
East Havana Beaches Hotel Accommodation Only Hotel
Hotel Atlántico, enjoys the perfect location for those who wants to combine a stay at an all inclusive beach Hotel, located beach front in Playas del Este one of the best beaches in Cuba, with the possibility of daily visits, if wanted; to the worldwide famous City of Havana, to enjoy all it charms and unforgettable unique flavor.
Hotel Tropicoco** is located on the impressive Playas del Este
in Playa de Santa Maria del Mar, just 20 km from Havana and 40
km from the international airport.
