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Cayo Santa Maria
Cayo Santa Maria III
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About
Cayo Santa Maria III is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 9th place out of 11 beaches in the Villa Clara region 103.8 km away from its center, the city of Santa Clara. It is one of the beaches of Cayo Santa Maria settlement, just 5.9 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Cayo Santa Maria III shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Santa Maria V, which has a rating of 8.6.
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+28
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+26
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6.6
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+29
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Beach overall scores
Cayo Santa Maria III 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
"Absolutely loved every minute! The hotel is beautiful - very clean and kept up. The staff is wonderful and really took care of us everywhere. The food was great - not really sure why people complain about it. Buffet always had a great selection of cooked food as well as fresh grilled meats and fish as well as pizza's, pastas, eggs and crepes. Snack bar on the beach has fresh..."
Rada O
"Beautiful, clean and modern resort. The staff members are helpful and friendly. Even though we were able to communicate in English, they loved when we spoke the few words of Spanish that we knew. The food is good. It was my first time in Cuba and I was expecting the worse from what others have told me, but I survived. You might get tired of the buffet by day 5 so I suggest t..."
Krystal Christine
User reviews
"Absolutely loved every minute! The hotel is beautiful - very clean and kept up. The staff is wonderful and really took care of us everywhere. The food was great - not really sure why people complain about it. Buffet always had a great selection of cooked food as well as fresh grilled meats and fish as well as pizza's, pastas, eggs and crepes. Snack bar on the beach has fresh..."
Rada O
"Beautiful, clean and modern resort. The staff members are helpful and friendly. Even though we were able to communicate in English, they loved when we spoke the few words of Spanish that we knew. The food is good. It was my first time in Cuba and I was expecting the worse from what others have told me, but I survived. You might get tired of the buffet by day 5 so I suggest t..."
Krystal Christine
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.4 (Very good)
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Cayo Guillermo 4.2 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- El Guajiro• 11 min walk
- Club Cubano• 11 min walk
- Memories Paraiso Bea...• 3.8km
Transport
- UPA• 36.1km
- Estación de Ferrocar...• 59.6km
Localities
- Cayo Santa Maria• 5.9km
- Santa Clara• 103.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cayo Santa Maria III?
The Cayo Santa Maria III 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 Cayo Santa Maria III?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Cayo Santa Maria III has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Cayo Santa Maria III 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.
Cayo Santa Maria III does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Cayo Santa Maria III for swimming is positive.
Is the Cayo Santa Maria III good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. 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 Cayo Santa Maria III 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cayo Santa Maria III?
The bar is located right on the Cayo Santa Maria III.
There are 3 restaurants nearby.El Guajiro is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
How far is the Cayo Santa Maria III from parking?
The Cayo Santa Maria III 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.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cayo Santa Maria III?
The month with the highest temperature in Cayo Santa Maria III 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?
Cayo Santa Maria III (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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