Cuba

Top Experiences of adventure holidays in Cuba 

1. Havana: photogenic, atmospheric and unique, in Havana drum beats, the sounds of strumming guitars and the buzz of local life fill every street. 

2. Caribbean beach life: crystalline waters, palm-fringed beaches and Caribbean tranquillity are to be found everywhere along Cuba’s coastline. Visit ever-popular Varadero and beautiful Cayo Saetia, until recently the restricted private reserve of high ranking communist officials.

3. The history of Santiago de Cuba: the stage for the most important events of the revolutionary struggle makes almost every street corner of this city famous. It also holds on to clear musical routes with a hedonistic carnival every July.

4. Trinidad: this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site awash with perfectly preserved cobbled streets, pretty churches and grand colonial mansions with painted shutters.

5. Walking and nature: Trips to Cuba's relatively unvisited Western Province, Pinar del Río, offer a paradise for walkers, bird watching and opportunities to discover tropical plants, visit small private farms and working plantations. There are plenty of beautiful beaches nearby, too.

6. Cycling Cuba: few Cubans are able to afford cars so roads are surprisingly empty, perfect for exploring on two wheels.