Cayo Largo Island (Cayo Largo Del Sur) is located in the Caribbean Sea southwest from the main island. This is a small island, which is located very close to the main island. Its length is no more than 25 kilometers. But at the same time there is your airport on the island. And here you can fly from Havana or Varadeau.
The main activity on the island is tourism. The entire infrastructure is created here for receiving holidaymakers. Hotels on the island no more than 10. Find accommodation in the private sector on Kayo Largo is impossible. Therefore, if you decide to visit this island, you will have to dwell in one of the hotels.
Unfortunately, since 2013, part of hotels only work for Italian tourists. And overseas tour operators no longer collaborate with these hotels. We are talking about Villa Lindamar, Isla Del Sur, Villa Coral, Villa Soledad.
Among domestic tourists, Playa Blanca, Sol Cayo Largo and Sol Pelicano hotels are most popular. There is another hotel, but it is mostly suitable for divers - Villa Marinera.
Famous Kayo Largo with his long snow-white beaches and crystal clear sea.
The most beautiful beaches on the island is Paraiso (Playa Paraiso) and Sirena (Playa Sirena). From hotels on these beaches there is a "train". Very convenient transfer view, but you have to adapt to the schedule.
On the beach of Siren free sun beds, there is a bar, you can enjoy water sports. The beach is very beautiful and is one of the most beloved among tourists.
The most "crowded" tourists Beach hotels Playa Blanca, Sol Cayo Largo and Sol Pelicano, as well as Paraiso and Sirena. It is here who will be brought to resting from the main island that come only for one day on a tour. Of course, it is not about the fact that there are no place to lie on the beaches. Not at all. But just on Kayo Largo there are beaches, where you can not meet people at all. To do this, visit the most western beaches or oriental Blanca, Los Cocos and Tortuga. These are virgin deserted beaches where you can meet Pelicans and other birds, iguan, turtles, crabs and a maximum of 1-2 tourists.
If you decide to go on these beaches on foot, do not forget to take a lot of water, sunscreen and headdress.
Many tourists are resting on Kayo Largo, who love to sunbathe topless or completely without bath suits. The best place for nudists is Punta Mal Tiempo.
Keep in mind that those who are fundamentally looking for a calm sea better to go to Varadeau or Kayo Coco. Cayo Largo on the sea is pretty big waves.
Some periods on the island are activated by mosquitoes. To protect yourself from them best to use Cuban means. Our local mosquitoes do not work.
Kayo Largo is suitable for those who love a calm leisure holiday. The main type of pastime on Kayo Largo is a beach vacation. You can also take an excursion and go to Iguan Island. On the beach of Siren swim with dolphins. You can rent a scooter or car and drove around the island. You may find something interesting. For example, near the tower there is a small mini-zoo in which the turtles, crocodiles and other animals live.
Well, of course, this island is loved by divers. Around Kayo Largo there are more than 30 seats for diving. And this is a very good place for those who just want to start dive with the aqualung.
Sea, snow-white beaches, cocktails and Cuban music create an unforgettable atmosphere on Kayo Largo. Many tourists are repeatedly returned from year to year.