Read reviews of Cayo Largo, a small island resort in the Caribbean. How do tourists rate the weather, hotels, beaches and the sea? What excursions are advised. Pros and cons of staying in Cayo Largo del Sur in 2021.
Cayo Largo weather reviews
Due to the tropical climate and the warm Gulf Stream, Cayo Largo is summer all year round. The air is warmed up to + 25 ... + 30 ° С, and the temperature of the sea water does not drop below + 24 ° С. According to tourists, Cayo Largo has special weather conditions. When it gets stormy in Varadero, the sea is calm here.
From May to October, the island is hot and rainy. During the dry season, which lasts from November to April, there is no exhausting heat and high humidity like in summer.
Annushka15: "The weather was not always lucky: at times there were rains and winds, January and February are still not the most comfortable time to visit the island, but it is definitely suitable for those who cannot stand the heat."
Reviews of Cayo Largo hotels
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Vacationers can stay in 2-4 * hotels and bungalows. Most hotels have all inclusive food and a good level of service.
The best hotels in Cayo Largo, according to tourists' reviews:
- Sol Club Cayo Largo 4 * is one of the most popular hotels on the island. There are outdoor and children's pools, a private beach, a large green area, a hairdresser and a sauna.
- Bella Isla Resort 4 * is suitable for romantic travel and travel with children. The hotel is located on the first line, and its interiors are decorated with works of local artists.
- Hotel Pelicano 4 * is liked by beach lovers. There are family rooms and a playground. You can play mini golf, darts and tennis on site.
- Gran Caribe Cayo Largo 3 * is located near the sandy beach. Tourists note the convenient location and good animation.
Small hotels are open Caracol boutiqueswhere you can buy clothes, rum, chocolate, souvenirs and postcards. Some hotels sell cigars and tobacco. Currency is changed at the reception, but the rate is worse than in Havana. Locals who are busy serving tourists live in the small village of Isla del Sol.
Reviews about the beaches and the sea in Cayo Largo
There are no private beach areas on the island. Equipped beaches are municipal, that is, they are free for vacationers. Anyone who has come to the sea can take a drink and a snack at the bar, and for 2 CUC per day use a sun lounger and an umbrella.
According to tourists' reviews, the best beaches in Cayo Largo are Sirena, Paraiso and Lindamar... Near the latter there are almost all the hotels of the island.
Sunbathing topless is not prohibited, but in order not to embarrass the staff and conservative tourists, it is better to look for more distant places. Wild beaches are ideal for a secluded getaway Punta mal tiempo, Tortuga, Los cocos and Blanca.
Anna: "We went to the Sirena beach. There were no waves, it was comfortable to swim. The sun beds were paid, the umbrellas were free. Many lay on towels under the umbrellas."
Resort map and beaches of Cayo Largo
Reviews of excursions to Cayo Largo
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
The island is good for nature and educational tourism. In the north of Cayo Largo, there are many salt lakes and mangroves. To see the wild monkey colonies, take a trip to Cayo Cantiles Island. On the island of Cayo Iguano, iguanas live, there is a turtle farm and a beach where they lay their eggs.
Popular activities in Cayo Largo include water sports, boat and yachting, horse riding, sea fishing and tennis. There are coral reefs nearby, which attract diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. There are two dive centers. For diving, divers are taken to the neighboring island of Cayo Rosario.
Cayo Largo offers excursions from Varadero and Havana. Participants are picked up from hotels by bus, brought to the airport and taken to the island by small planes. A tour with two nights costs 280 CUC. From Cayo Largo itself, vacationers are taken on excursions to Havana and Trinidad.
Oksanchik1988: "The place is really heavenly. The road, though not close, is very easy and interesting! I would love to come back here again. I recommend everyone to spare no time and money for this excursion."
Pros and cons of staying in Cayo Largo
The Cuban island is popular with everyone who prefers a secluded outdoor recreation, far from noisy cities. Tourists who visited Cayo Largo in 2020 left positive reviews.
pros holidays in Cayo Largo in 2021, according to tourists:
- Russians do not need to apply for a visa.
- There is an international airport right on the island.
- You can stay in an all-inclusive hotel.
- Good service.
- The climate is milder than the Atlantic.
- Unique nature.
- Great beaches with fine white sand that is not heated by the sun.
- Clean sea.
rusKap: "There was seclusion and tranquility, which is not found on the large islands of Cuba. Almost untouched nature and an amazing crocodile farm. Everything is very beautiful."
Minuses:
- Long flight.
- There are no entertainment centers.
- The island has nothing to do for shoppers.
- The locals speak Spanish. Almost no one speaks English.
- Algae on the shore.
OlesyaB: "During the excitement, algae is thrown ashore. They are removed, but somehow not very actively."
Travel tips for Cayo Largo
The Cuban island of Cayo Largo is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean. Great photos are taken on the beaches, at the dolphinarium and at the turtle farm.
rusKap: "Have you seen the Bounty ad? So. It's exactly the same, you go out to the sea and find yourself in the perfect picture that you dreamed of all your childhood."
The hotel areas are being cultivated, but there are still mosquitoes. Take mosquito repellent with you.
Bicycles are rented free of charge in any hotel. Cayo Largo has flat terrain, so cycling is not tiring. Create interesting cycling routes around the island!
Hotel water is not potable. Drink only bottled water.
Paid round-the-clock internet is available in hotels Pelicano, Sol cayo largo, Playa blanca and Isla del sur... It costs 10 CUC per hour.
You don't need to pay for fishing in Cuba's territorial waters, but renting a boat will cost 500 CUC for 4 hours.
