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In
Cuba there are two luxurious golf courses with professional characteristics.
The first is the Havana Golf Club, often called the "DiploClub"
located in Boyeros, just a 5-minute drive from Havana's city centre.
The course is a working 9 holes but is under developement to increase
the holes to 18. Whether you play golf or not it is a great place to
spend a beautiful day. Beyond the Club you will find a swimming pool,
bowling alley, two bars, supermarket and one very good restaurant which
over views over the course. Set in a miniature forest with natural streams,
this course offers many challenges. The club is open from Tuesdays to
Sundays during the whole day. Clubs, personal caddies, trainers and
balls are all available at reasonable prices. The second is the Varadero Golf Club, situated in Varadero, Matanzas. This 18-hole course was completed in 1998, has received international accolades and is home to many international events. It is situated on the Varadero peninsula a beautiful 23 km beach resort with it's own international airport and just 120 km's from Havana by car. The setting is unique as the course crests over the white sand beaches stretching out below. The clubhouse is also unique as it is none other than the "Dupont" mansion built in the early 1930's. The course offers an exquisite French restaurant and the Xanadu 19th hole bar and cafeteria. Real golfers can even stay in the limited roomed "Dupont" mansion for that true golf experience. Clubs, personal caddies, trainers and balls are all available at reasonable prices. The island of "Saetia" in western Cuba and off the coast of Santiago de Cuba is truly an unusual place. Over 40 years ago antelopes, zebras, deers and other animals of African origin were brought to this remote island as a type of experiment. |
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Vegetation is abundant and microclimates have created grassy
planes and desert scenery. Rental of 4x4 vehicles is available for visiting
tourists. In the Northern oriental area of Cuba, based in the Mesura national park belonging to Nipe-Cristal valley region, is the Pinares de Mayari Valley. Principle attractions are the surrounding vegetation of 293 species of plants with 67 unique to this area and over 500 species of birds nestled into a small valley. Bird watchers worldwide visit this region to follow migration and spot unique Cuban birds. Horse back riding is available through this valley. A truly amazing experience. The Great Stonel park is one of the most amazing marvels in Cuba. Covering 4 300 hectares and standing 1226m above sea level this rock formation is unique. Estimated to weigh over 63,000,000 tons you will be in awe of its size and idyllic location. Located on the Santiago de Cuba mountain range this area also offers a dinosaur exhibition and a cool microclimate range. |
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A unique attraction in the Varadero beach area is Marino Cayo Piedras del Norte Park. This barrier reef has everything to captivate both the professional or amateur divers and snorkel users. Transparent water and bright colors prevail, shoals of diverse fishes, corals that seem to be sculptured and hand-coloured. Besides different sunken ships from the conquest eras some were recently discovered. Beauty, adventure and security characterize this amazing place, that covers two square miles , 8 miles from the famous Varadero's Spa, the most beautiful beach of the island and the Marina Gaviota Varadero. There
are various sunken ships that can be visited in this area, these are
some of the most interesting: |
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