Things To Do In Varadero

C uba is famous for its           water. Scuba diving is             beaches. People come from       magnificent in Cuba thanks to the  around the world to recline     island’s splendid geographical     in the glorious sunshine and to       position, its continental shelf,   venture out toward the idyllic        clear warm waters and vast marine  turquoise oceans. Of course the       life. With such a large beach,     biggest beach resort of the           Varadero has 32 established        entire island is Varadero.            diving sites catering to divers    Holiday makers visit this             of all abilities and experience,   particular resort to enjoy more       so even if you have never tried    than 20 kilometres of fine white      it before, you have no excuse not  sands and crystal clear water.        to try donning a wetsuit and       But beyond these 20 kilometres of     exploring the underwater           beach, there’s a whole host of        paradise. Most hotels offer        glorious things to see and do for     diving courses for absolute        those who want more variety. The      beginners and a vast array of      city stretches over 14.4 square       choice for the more experienced:   kilometers, giving us plenty of       night dives, cave dives or open    things to do in Varadero …            sea diving – the choice really is                                        yours! As things to do in          Natural Beauty                        Varadero go, scuba diving should                                         be high on your list – it really   Okay, the beach itself is             is an experience!                  stunning – but this is actually                                          just scratching the surface of        Parque Reiro Josone is another     the region’s aesthetic charms.        spot that’s worth seeing – and     Indeed, if you do ignore              you won’t need a wetsuit for this  everything but the beach, then        one. The park has been available   you’re missing beauty right under     to visit since 1942 and is a       your nose; or rather, under the       perfect spot to be one with        nature on your holiday in             throw-back to life before the      Varadero: beautiful trees, a          revolution, and a fascinating      tropical lake and a wide variety      architectural creation in its own  of fascinating avian life make        rights with an unusual structure   this a great spot to visit, and       of stone and wood, with a          the four restaurants and              suspended half arch.               entertainment facilities means                                           that this is the kind of place        The Museo Municipal is a good      you can visit time and time again     place to start if you want to get  – and always find something new.      a feel of the history of Varadero                                        before mass tourism through the    Varadero’s caves are worth            revolution and beyond. If however  visiting as well – some can only      it’s the art that’s of greater     be visited via the water, but         interest, then the art gallery is  others can be easily visited by       a must, featuring paintings,       those who wish to stay on land –      engravings, sculptures and photos  some have even become night           by classic Cuba artists, as well   clubs, while others remain as         as more contemporary figures,      great archeological value.            including Zaida del Rio and                                              Manuel Mendive.                    Culture                                                                                                        The Casa de la Cultura is a must   In terms of cultural                  visit for culture vultures, home   entertainment, there are many         as it is to Los Munequitos de      things to do in Varadero to allow     Matanzaz a rumba group of          you to get a handle on the city’s     internationally renowned           history and ‘feel’. Santa Elvira      musicians. The area is home to     Church is a particularly              cultural events including poetry   interesting structure. Built in       readings, music recitals and       1938, it’s an interesting             local trovadores entertaining the  Varadero holiday makers and           and even if you’re just here to    locals.                               browse, you’re virtually                                                 guaranteed to leave with a smile   The Charm of the Market               on your face.                                                                                               The highlight for many Varadero       Although it’s not the most varied  holiday makers when they visit        of resorts, there is a lot more    the town is undoubtedly the           to a holiday in Varadero than      market. This isn’t some kind of       just lounging on the magnificent   little market, with stalls            beach. Though that said, you       filling the area selling              would be missing out to ignore     everything from cigars,               the sands completely – just try    souvenirs, wooden carvings, Cuban     not to get sucked in if you want   figurines, musical instruments        to enjoy the other varied things   and leather works. You just can’t     to do in Varadero!                 beat the big market atmosphere,        About the Author Emma Lelliott is the general manager of Captivating Cuba, an independent Cuba holiday specialist. With offices in Havana and the UK, Captivating Cuba can help you tailor-make the perfect holidays to Varadero. Published At: www.Isnare.com