Cayo Ensenachos

Melia Buenavista beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Melia Buenavista beach?

The bar is located right on the Melia Buenavista beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Los Navegantes is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Melia Buenavista

Kids friendly

8.5

/ 10 Excellent

#7 out of 11
in Villa Clara

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Melia Buenavista beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 7th place out of 11 beaches in the Villa Clara region 95.1 km away from its center, the city of Santa Clara. It is one of the beaches of Cayo Santa Maria settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Melia Buenavista beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cayo Santa Maria, which has a rating of 8.7.

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Historical

+28 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Good

6.7/10

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Melia Buenavista beach is located in Villa Clara within Cayo Santa Maria, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"Animation team of Anderson, Marcos and Navi were amazing. Made everything very fun we did the salsa lessons and the aqua gym at the pool every day. The resort and views were amazing. Our room overlooking the ocean was breathtaking. The food and snack bar was amazing. They had pizza, hamburger and hotdogs everyday day. The pizza dough was made in house every morning. 3 privat..."

Marshall Pierce

"We had a wonderful stay at Melia Buenavista! The beaches here are absolutely breathtaking! What's remarkable is that there are three distinct beaches— the one for the sunsets was my favourite, especially with the sunset ritual music put on by Marcos! The hotel staff is exceptionally welcoming and accommodating, always with a warm smile. And then there's the Entertainment ..."

Camille Fournier

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General features

ownership
- Entrance for hotel guests only
- Private hotel beach
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - sufficient

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Cover and water

cover
- Bright fine sand
- Sea bottom - Fine sand
swimming details
- Good for swimming
- Depth increase - smooth
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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8.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Cayo Santa Maria 1.6 km

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Megano Beach

Playa Megano

8.5

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Cayo Santa Maria 3.8 km

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Playa Ensenachos

7.8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Cayo Santa Maria 5.2 km

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Cayo Santa Maria II

8.4

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Cayo Santa Maria 3.5 km

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Santa Maria beach

8.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Cayo Santa Maria 10 km

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Cayo Santa Maria III

8.1

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Cayo Santa Maria 5.9 km

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Cayo Santa Maria IV beach

Playa Santa Maria IV

8.5

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

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Cayo Santa Maria V beach

Playa Santa Maria V

8.6

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Cayo Santa Maria 8 km

What to do in Melia Buenavista beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Melia Buenavista beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Melia Buenavista beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Los Navegantes• 6 min walk
Megano Beach Restaur...• 2.5km
Punta del Pirata Res...• 2.6km
Carlos Alberto Pérez...• 2.6km

Attractions

Cayo Santa María• 3.8km

Transport

UPA• 41.8km
Estación de Ferrocar...• 51.1km

Localities

Cayo Santa Maria• 3.8km
Santa Clara• 95.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Melia Buenavista beach?

The Melia Buenavista beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very 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 Melia Buenavista beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Melia Buenavista beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Melia Buenavista beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling
Kite and windsurfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Melia Buenavista beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Melia Buenavista beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Melia Buenavista beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Melia Buenavista beach good for families?

Yes, the Melia Buenavista beach is good place for families with children. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Melia Buenavista beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Melia Buenavista beach?

Melia Buenavista beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Melia Buenavista beach?

The bar is located right on the Melia Buenavista beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Los Navegantes is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Melia Buenavista beach from parking?

The Melia Buenavista beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Melia Buenavista beach?

There are 1 attractions near Melia Buenavista beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cayo Santa María located in 3.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Melia Buenavista beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Melia Buenavista beach 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. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Melia Buenavista beach (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.