Cayo Guillermo
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Cayo Guillermo
Cayo Guillermo, along with neighbouring Cayo Coco, is one of the premier beach holiday destinations in Cuba.
A more serene retreat than it’s rowdier neighbour Cayo Coco, tiny Cayo Guillermo boasts 4km of stunning near-deserted beaches. With such an abundance of largely untouched sand, there’s no shortage of options for a bit of solitude but one of the beaches in Cuba that shouldn’t be missed is gorgeous Playa Pilar. On the western tip of Cayo Guillermo, Playa Pilar is named after Ernest Hemingway’s yacht, Pilar, and was the author’s favourite hideaway in Cuba. With limpid clear shallows and squeaky-clean beaches, it is without doubt the top beach choice on Guillermo, if not in the entire cays.
Because of its sheer beauty, Cayo Guillermo is popular for weddings, a romantic getaway for couples and honeymooners, and a firm favourite among beach holidays fans.
Best hotels in Cayo Guillermo
Iberostar Selection Playa Pilar
With this 5-star resort, Iberostar puts a one-of-a-kind resort at your fingertips among one of Cuba’s most tranquil and spectacular natural spaces.
Melia Cayo Guillermo
A pristine ocean environment is the inimitable hallmark of this amazing all-inclusive beachfront resort in Cayo Guillermo, surrounded by an oasis of flora and fauna in the Jardines del Rey archipelago
Iberostar Daiquiri
The Daiquiri sits in a truly idyllic location on Cayo Guillermo and is directly on the beach. With the reef nearby, it is a great choice for snorkelling and offers family friendly fun.
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