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Photo of Varadero beach with turquoise pure water surface © Xavier de Fauconval Google
Photo of Varadero beach with spacious bay © Vivian Reyes Google
Photo of Varadero beach with very clean level of cleanliness © Unknown user
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Photo of Varadero beach and the settlement © Erwin Hammertopp Google
Photo of Varadero beach with bright fine sand surface © Unknown user
Photo of Varadero beach with turquoise pure water surface © Xavier de Fauconval Google
Photo of Varadero beach with spacious bay © Vivian Reyes Google
Photo of Varadero beach with very clean level of cleanliness © Unknown user
Photo of Varadero beach amenities area © Noelia Zambrana Molina Google
Photo of Varadero beach and the settlement © Erwin Hammertopp Google
Photo of Varadero beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs © Emme Monty Google
Photo of Varadero beach - recommended for family travellers with kids © Edward Tomilov Google
8.9
Excellent

Varadero beach

Reparto Francés, Cuba
#3 out of 22 in Matanzas
8.9
Excellent
Located within the settlement
Varadero 5.7 km
Map of beach
Restaurant alte Bar in 2. Etage
7.6 - Very good 70m
Restaurant Cafeteria ca Isla
10 - Exceptional 110m
Pizza Restaurant Pizza Piazza
8 - Very good 120m
Restaurant RT Restaurante Tradiciones
480m
Bar Las Brisas Pool Bar
1km
Bar La Fuente
1km
Italian Restaurant Restaurante Firenze
4 - Frustrating 2.2km
Restaurant EL ARIBE IN Varadero, Kuba
8 - Very good 2.2km
Bar Bar Neptuno Acuazul
2.2km

About

Varadero beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 3th place out of 22 beaches in the Matanzas region 40.1 km away from its center, the city of Matanzas. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Varadero settlement, just 5.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright 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, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Varadero beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, sea kayaking, diving. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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

Varadero beach is located in Matanzas within Varadero, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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.

Weather

history
+32 o C +24 o C
Air temperature
8.2 M/S
Wind
+30 o C
Water temperature
0.8 M
Wave height

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.4 (Very good)

Varadero beach is located in Matanzas within Varadero, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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.

What to do in Varadero beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Varadero beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Varadero beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.

When it comes to what to do in Varadero beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Varadero beach 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.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Varadero beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section. In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.

In most cases, the question What to do on Varadero beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

Varadero beach II
1km 14 min walk
Varadero beach II Varadero beach II
8.7 Excellent
Varadero beach III
2.2km
Varadero beach III Varadero beach III
8.7 Excellent
Varadero beach IV
5.2km
Varadero beach IV Varadero beach IV
8.5 Excellent
Varadero beach III
5.3km
Varadero beach III Varadero beach III
8.1 Very good
Memories beach
7.7km
Memories beach Memories beach
8.5 Excellent
Varadero beach VI
8.5km
Varadero beach VI Varadero beach VI
7.9 Very good
Mangoncito beach
9.1km
Mangoncito beach Mangoncito beach
8.7 Excellent
Varadero beach V
10.9km
Varadero beach V Varadero beach V
8.3 Very good

Localities

Varadero  •  5.7km
Matanzas  •  40.1km

Transport

VRA  •  27.7km
Terminal de Omnibus  •  6.4km
Estación de Ferrocarriles  •  15km
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8.9 Excellent
10 Exceptional

Great public beach!

10 Exceptional

To many rocks but overall it was beautiful 🔥🏝️

2 Very poor

Private beach, only for hotel guests

10 Exceptional

Great beach of fine sand.

8 Very good

There are nicer ones in the area. This one is quite small and there is something like concrete on the shore. But there's always something else to see. The dunes are impressive.