Cayo Largo del Sur

Cayo Largo is Cuba's most remote beach location — a 25 km long, uninhabited island south of the mainland, only accessible by flight (no causeway). It is precisely this seclusion that makes it so appealing: The beaches are among the most pristine in the entire Caribbean.

The Playa Sirena (2 km) and Playa Paraíso (1 km) are of enchanting beauty: powdery white sand so fine it squeaks between your toes, shallow, crystal-clear water in an unreal turquoise, no rocks, no seaweed, no people — it feels like landing in an advertisement for paradise.

Special features

• Turtles: Between May and September, sea turtles (Green Sea Turtle and Hawksbill Turtle) nest on the beaches. The hatchery on the beach can be visited
• Nudism: Nude bathing is allowed on some beach sections — unusual for Cuba
• Diving: Excellent! Steep wall, coral reefs, wrecks. 30+ dive sites. From €35/dive
• Iguanas: Hundreds of iguanas inhabit the island — at "Iguana Island" you can observe them up close

Getting there

Only by flight: From Havana (40 min, from €80 return) or as a day trip from Varadero/Trinidad (charter flight). Few hotels (3–4★, all-inclusive). Ideal for 2–3 days of beach paradise, longer becomes monotonous.