Playa Esmeralda

Playa La Guanas

5.8

/ 10 Pleasant

#12 out of 11
in Holguín

About

Playa La Guanas is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 12th place out of 11 beaches in the Holguín region 46.9 km away from its center, the city of Holguin. It is one of the beaches of Bahia de Naranjo settlement, just 2.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, 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.

Playa La Guanas coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby.

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.

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

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Historical

+33 ^oC +23 ^oC

Air temperature

9.1 M/S

Wind

+27 ^oC

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.3/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

Very poor

2.1/10

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Playa La Guanas (Holguín) is located outside the Bahia de Naranjo 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 La Guanas 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

"Nice beach, on the lagoon. It's not bad, but it has nothing to do with the other beaches near here"

Gabriele Borsani

"If you want peace from the hustle and bustle of the hotel, this is the perfect place to relax. If you are lonely, you may miss your loved one here..."

Robert Okrusz

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User reviews

"Nice beach, on the lagoon. It's not bad, but it has nothing to do with the other beaches near here"

Gabriele Borsani

"If you want peace from the hustle and bustle of the hotel, this is the perfect place to relax. If you are lonely, you may miss your loved one here..."

Robert Okrusz

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - middle, about 200 meters
- Width - narrow
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Playa Esmeralda

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise water

Bahia de Naranjo 2.8 km

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Playa Yuraguanal

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

Melilla 4.3 km

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Guardalavaca Beach

Playa Guardalavaca

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise water

Guardalavaca 0.6 km

Guardalavaca, Cuba

Playa Bani

7.8

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

Guardalavaca 1.1 km

Don Lino, Cuba

Playa Don Lino

8.3

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

Don Lino 0.3 km

Playa Blanca, Cuba

Playa Blanca

7.6

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

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

PST• 47km
Terminal de Ómnibus• 96.2km

Localities

Bahia de Naranjo• 2.6km
Holguin• 46.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Playa La Guanas?

Playa La Guanas has a light sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa La Guanas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa La Guanas, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Playa La Guanas 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 La Guanas is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Playa La Guanas good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa La Guanas secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Playa La Guanas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa La Guanas.

How far is the Playa La Guanas from parking?

The Playa La Guanas 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 Playa La Guanas?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa La Guanas is August. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.