Varadero is the largest and famous resort zone on Cuba in 130 km from Havana at the Atlantic coast, on the Hicacos Peninsula. Varadero is a picturesque resort city, the most famous resort of the Western hemisphere full of exotic, with number of the first class hotels, night clubs, discos and restaurants. In Varadero there are lot of hotels with the European service and 23 perfectly equipped Diving centres.
Beaches of Varadero are considered the best. Beaches are protected by the greatest coral reef of Caribbean sea. In 1992 the tremendous white sandy beaches of Varadero has been recognised as one of three best beaches of the world.
The life rages in Varadero day and night. From sea and solar baths and countless kinds of sports and water entertainments imperceptibly you pass by an evening holiday, music, dances and good cuisine.
The water safari - submarines or simply boats with transparent bottom through which coral reeves, fishes and other sea inhabitants are visible.
Varadero is 20 km of the floured white sand and azure blueness of ocean waters which are poured by the most various shades of blueness; the fifth part of territory (14,4 sq. km) is a part of ecological reserves.
Fantastic sea depths and reeves with its inhabitants will not leave indifferent fans of a scuba diving.
Besides, there is a set of caves, picturesque slopes and lagoons on island, along coast stretch virgin and readily available islets.
For the pleasant stay we advise to visit:
* The Hicacos Point Natural Park is a 3.12 km2 (1.2 sq mi) ecological preserve established in 1974. It contains the 250 m (820 ft) long Cave of Ambrosio, Mangón Lake (home to 31 species of birds and 24 species of reptiles) and the ruins of the La Calavera (The Skull) Salt Works (one of the first salt works to be constructed by the Spanish in the New World). Cave of Ambrosio is also the ancient ceremonial centre of Indians with numerous rock paintings.
* Nature Park Josone - the park of entertainments with an extensive park zone and lake, the main sight of park is a huge cactus.
* City museum of Varadero - where collection of American Indian painting and culture is presented. The museum is located in the big two-storeyed building of Dupont Villa.
* Delphinarium - the place which has been grown fond not only to children, but also adults (in 5 km on the northeast from hotel Dupont Villa).
* Fuerte Ispanol - Spanish two-storeyed fort erected in 1897.
* Church Santa Elvira constructed in colonial style.
Other sights connected with the neighboring cities Matanzas and Cardenas.
Comfort, excellent service, dense vegetation, possibility to be engaged in various sea kinds of sports create paradise atmosphere on the earth and leave indelible impressions of rest in Varadero.