Havana Travel Guide

Playas del Este

Twenty-five minutes east of Havana are the Playas del Este, a chain of sandy beaches stretching for six miles (10km) between Bacuranao and Guanabo. On the weekends, they are generally packed with Cubans escaping the city. There are a few tourist hotels lining the coast, but other than that, there are limited facilities. If needing an escape from the city the beaches make a good day trip; however, those expecting pristine tropical island beaches might be disappointed.