Marea de Portillo

Playa Paralon

Good for Relax

7.7

/ 10 Very good

#1 out of 5
in Granma

About

Playa Paralon is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 1th place out of 5 beaches in the Granma region 76.9 km away from its center, the city of Bayamo. It is one of the beaches of Marea settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long bay with turquoise water and bright 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.

A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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.

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Historical

+31 ^oC +22 ^oC

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+28 ^oC

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Marea, Granma,

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Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

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5.8/10

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Playa Paralon is located in Granma within Marea, 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

"This was my inaugural visit to Cuba, and it was absolutely incredible. The beach was incredibly serene, immaculate, and the locals were extremely welcoming. The children were occupied throughout the entire day, allowing us to reestablish our bond in a truly remarkable setting. The staff members were affable and accommodating. The accommodations were spotless and the air cond..."

Elara

"The beach at the resort is extensive and well-equipped with plenty of chairs. The area near the cabanas is the best for swimming, so those chairs tend to fill up quickly in the morning. The sand is black, making it hard to see the sea floor, but the water is clear. It’s advisable to wear water shoes due to the abundance of sea urchins. While the beach is mostly clean, its ho..."

Aiden

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- Hotel and public beach
- Major part for hotel guests and a small public area
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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Transport

MZO• 43.1km

Localities

Marea• 1.4km
Bayamo• 76.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Paralon?

The coastline of Playa Paralon is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Paralon?

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

Is the Playa Paralon good for swimming?

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

The waves in the Playa Paralon are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Playa Paralon good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa Paralon 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 Playa Paralon?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Paralon.

How far is the Playa Paralon from parking?

The Playa Paralon 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 Paralon?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Paralon is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Paralon (Granma) 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.