Cayo Santa Maria

Playa Las Gaviotas

Good for Relax

7.3

/ 10 Good

#11 out of 11
in Villa Clara

About

Playa Las Gaviotas is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 11th place out of 11 beaches in the Villa Clara region 106.8 km away from its center, the city of Santa Clara. It is one of the beaches of Cayo Santa Maria settlement, just 8.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and white 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa Las Gaviotas coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, toilets. .

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

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 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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Historical

+28 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Cayo Santa Maria, Villa Clara,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very good

8.3/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

4.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

2.3/10

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Playa Las Gaviotas (Villa Clara) is located outside the Cayo Santa Maria settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa Las Gaviotas with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"This beach in Cuba is undoubtedly the most stunning one with its white, fine sand."

Lexi Wynn

"This Cayo is truly stunning, with its pristine white sand beaches and abundant wildlife. It's a haven for those who appreciate nature, and you won't find many tourists crowding the area. Plus, the sand is incredibly fine and soft underfoot."

Vincente Fuentez

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"This beach in Cuba is undoubtedly the most stunning one with its white, fine sand."

Lexi Wynn

Vincente Fuentez

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - narrow

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.5 (Excellent)

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

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

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

Cayo Santa Maria 7.1 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 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

Cayo Santa Maria beach

Cayo Santa Maria

8.7

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

Cayo Santa Maria 1.6 km

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Melia Buenavista beach

Melia Buenavista

8.5

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

Cayo Santa Maria 3.8 km

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

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

Santa Maria beach

8.8

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

Cayo Santa Maria 10 km

Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Pilar beach

Playa Pilar

8.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Cayo Guillermo 4.2 km

Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Playa Pilar II

8.3

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

Cayo Guillermo 1 km

Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Cayo Guillermo

8.4

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

Cayo Guillermo 2.2 km

What to do in Playa Las Gaviotas? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa Las Gaviotas 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 Transport Localities

Restaurants

Club Cubano• 2.3km
El Guajiro• 2.3km

Transport

UPA• 34.6km
Estación de Ferrocar...• 62.6km

Localities

Cayo Santa Maria• 8.9km
Santa Clara• 106.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Las Gaviotas?

The Playa Las Gaviotas is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's relatively 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 Playa Las Gaviotas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Playa Las Gaviotas is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Playa Las Gaviotas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa Las Gaviotas does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa Las Gaviotas good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa Las Gaviotas secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Las Gaviotas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Las Gaviotas.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Club Cubano is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Las Gaviotas from parking?

The Playa Las Gaviotas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Las Gaviotas?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Las Gaviotas 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?

Playa Las Gaviotas (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.