What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Las Gaviotas?

The Playa Las Gaviotas is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Playa Las Gaviotas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Playa Las Gaviotas is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Playa Las Gaviotas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa Las Gaviotas does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa Las Gaviotas good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa Las Gaviotas secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Las Gaviotas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Las Gaviotas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Passion International Restaurant is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Las Gaviotas from parking?

The Playa Las Gaviotas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Las Gaviotas?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Las Gaviotas is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 25°C and water 25°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Las Gaviotas (Villa Clara) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

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Photo of Playa Las Gaviotas with turquoise pure water surface

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Playa Las Gaviotas

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

7.3

#11 out of 11 in Villa Clara 6

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access White fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom Kite or windsurfing

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Located outside the settlement

Cayo Santa Maria • 8.9 km

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Hiking Area Playa Las Gaviotas

50m

Park Reserva Natural Cayo de Santa Maria

480m

Restaurant Passion International Restaurant

1.2km

Restaurant Club Cubano

8 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant El Guajiro

8 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant Cayo Ensenachos

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Restaurant Ranchón Playa La Picúa

2.1km

Bar Memories Paraiso Beach Resort Main Lobby Bar

7.8 - Very good 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Cayo Santa María

8.3km

Historical Landmark Cayo Caiman Grande de Santa María Lighthouse

8.5km

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About

Playa Las Gaviotas is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 11th place out of 11 beaches in the Villa Clara region 106.8 km away from its center, the city of Санта-Клара. It is one of the beaches of Cayo Santa Maria settlement, just 8.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

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+29 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

6.3 M/S

Wind

+31 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Cayo Santa Maria • 8.9 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Playa Las Gaviotas

50m

Park Reserva Natural Cayo de Santa Maria

480m

Restaurant Passion International Restaurant

1.2km

Restaurant Club Cubano

8 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant El Guajiro

8 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant Cayo Ensenachos

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Restaurant Ranchón Playa La Picúa

2.1km

Bar Memories Paraiso Beach Resort Main Lobby Bar

7.8 - Very good 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Cayo Santa María

8.3km

Historical Landmark Cayo Caiman Grande de Santa María Lighthouse

8.5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.4 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 14 min walk

Cayo Santa Maria V beach Playa Santa Maria V

8.6 Excellent

1.9km 25 min walk

Cayo Santa Maria IV beach Playa Santa Maria IV

8.5 Excellent

3.1km

Cayo Santa Maria III

8.1 Very good

5.4km

Cayo Santa Maria II

8.5 Excellent

10.1km

Cayo Santa Maria beach Cayo Santa Maria

8.7 Excellent

12.3km

Melia Buenavista beach Melia Buenavista

8.6 Excellent

12.7km

Megano Beach Playa Megano

8.5 Excellent

14.1km

Playa Ensenachos

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Cayo Santa Maria • 8.9km

Main locality of province

Santa Clara • 106.8km

Transport

Airport

UPA • 34.7km

Train Station

Estación de Ferrocarril • 62.5km

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7.3 Good

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Jirka Hlavinka

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This place is absolutely amazing! It's surrounded by pristine nature and there are hardly any tourists around. Plus, the sand is incredibly fine and white.

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Vincente Fuentez

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This Cayo is truly stunning, with its pristine white sand beaches and abundant wildlife. It's a haven for those who appreciate nature, and you won't find many tourists crowding the area. Plus, the sand is incredibly fine and soft underfoot.