With the Sierra Maestra mountains providing the backdrop, the beaches near Manzanillo de Cuba de Cuba, on the island's southeast coast, have been a long-time favourite for Canadian sun seekers. Less developed than other tourist regions, Manzanillo de Cuba is quiet and affordable.
Drive the coastal road from Pilon to Santiago for stunning ocean and mountain views. Explore Granma province, the cradle of the Cuban revolution. Spend a day in Cuba's second largest city, Santiago de Cuba.
The small handful of mid-range resorts is located along the south coast, about an hour from Manzanillo de Cuba airport. The region is relatively undeveloped and Canadian tour companies are the only ones to bring foreign visitors to this area. If you're looking for quiet rest and relaxation, you can't do better than Manzanillo de Cuba.
The resorts are older and don't offer the full a range of services you can find in other destinations. However, Manzanillo de Cuba is one of the most affordable sun spots in the Caribbean and is an excellent value for single travellers or family groups.