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Playa del Indio

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del Indio?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Indio.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Restaurante is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

Siboney, Cuba

#14 out of 17 in Santiago de Cuba

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

La Punta • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Prehistoric Valley

9.2 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Antiguo Hotel Bucanero

7.6km

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About

Playa del Indio is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 14th place out of 17 beaches in the Santiago de Cuba region 24.3 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Cuba. It is one of the beaches of La Punta settlement, just 3.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a straight coastline with turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear 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.

Playa del Indio coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Bacajagua, which has a rating of 6.9.

Playa del Indio is located in Santiago de Cuba within La Punta, 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.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

La Punta • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Prehistoric Valley

9.2 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Antiguo Hotel Bucanero

7.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1000m 13 min walk

Playa Bacajagua Playa Bacajagua

6.9 Good

3.9km

Playa Damajayabo Playa Damajayabo

6.7 Good

5.5km

Playa Juragua Playa Juragua

6.9 Good

5.7km

Playa de Berraco Playa de Berraco

6.7 Good

6.7km

Playa Larga Playa Larga

5.3 Tolerable

7.6km

Playa del Bucanero Playa del Bucanero

5.9 Pleasant

9.5km

Playa de Siboney Playa de Siboney

7.1 Good

12.2km

Playa de Sigua Playa de Sigua

6.4 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

La Punta • 3.6km

Main locality of province

Santiago de Cuba • 24.3km

Transport

Airport

SCU • 22.5km

Bus Station

Terminal Inter-municipal • 24km

Train Station

Estación de Ferrocarril Gral. Senén Casas • 25.4km

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There are some stunning beaches waiting to be explored! The best part is that they are open to the public for free. Don't miss out on the chance to visit these breathtaking beaches.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del Indio?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. 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 Indio?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del Indio, 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 Indio good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa del Indio does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Playa del Indio for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa del Indio 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa del Indio 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 del Indio?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa del Indio.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Restaurante is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa del Indio from parking?

The Playa del Indio 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa del Indio?

There are 1 attractions near Playa del Indio that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Prehistoric Valley located in 4.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa del Indio?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa del Indio is April. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°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 del Indio (Santiago de Cuba) 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 Indio (Santiago de Cuba) 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.