Photo of Playa Del Norte with white sand surface

Photo of Playa Del Norte with turquoise pure water surface

5.8

Pleasant

Playa Del Norte

Cayo Coco, Cuba

#10 out of 10 in Ciego de Avila

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Deserted Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Cayo Coco • 21.9 km

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About

Playa Del Norte is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 10th place out of 10 beaches in the Ciego de Avila region 94.1 km away from its center, the city of Ciego de Avila. It is one of the beaches of Cayo Coco settlement, just 21.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa Del Norte coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

Playa Del Norte (Ciego de Avila) is located outside the Cayo Coco 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 Del Norte 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.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +29 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Cayo Coco • 21.9 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Cayo Coco • 21.9km

Main locality of province

Ciego de Avila • 94.1km

Transport

Airport

CCC • 36.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Del Norte?

The coastline of Playa Del Norte is covered with snow-white sand. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa Del Norte?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Del Norte, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa Del Norte 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 Del Norte is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Playa Del Norte 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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa Del Norte secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Del Norte?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Del Norte.

How far is the Playa Del Norte from parking?

The Playa Del Norte 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 Del Norte?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Del Norte is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 25°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Del Norte (Ciego de Avila) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Del Norte (Ciego de Avila) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.