Varadero Beach is located on the eastern shore of Havana in Cuba, specifically on the Hicacos Peninsula. This tropical destination is characterized by expansive stretches of pristine sand and unspoiled nature, overlooking shimmering turquoise waters.
In addition to an array of water activities, Varadero Beach also offers exciting excursions such as catamaran trips to Cayo Blanco, an uninhabited island featuring astonishing natural beauty.
To enhance the visitor experience, the beach also provides a variety of delicious cocktails made with traditional Cuban rum.
Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful white sand and crystal clear blue water of the beach, and how easy it is to find a quiet spot with shade. Visitors complain about the lack of toilets and a bar on the beach.
Most visitors to Varadero stay in the town of Varadero itself, which is renowned for its stunning beach resorts and hotels that are often within walking distance to the beach. Others might choose accommodations in nearby towns like Matanzas to experience local culture while still having easy access to the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 23.1799 / Longitude: -81.1885
Varadero is located in Cuba. The following map of Varadero shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 25.2°C/30.9°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 36.2°C |
| Sea Temperature | 30.7 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.4 m |
| Rain Chance | 40% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:08/19:39 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 10.5 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.55 |
| Cloud Cover | 54% |
| Speed | 19 km/h |
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| Gusts | 27.7 km/h |
| Direction | S |
