Diving in Cuba

Cuba - a paradise for fishermen, divers and underwater photographers s . Cuba - a paradise, enticed sandy beaches and lush green jungle along the clean warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. With a shelf, comparable in size with a decent continent, Cuba is one of the best places in the Caribbean for scuba diving. Here, at 70,000 square kilometers of calm and warm waters, protected by an extensive reef and the surrounding islands, rampaged entire underwater universe is the most unexpected forms and colors. Fauna which inhabit these waters, their shapes and variety is the entire Caribbean region. Water temperature year round 23C - 30C, and the visibility reaches 60 meters. At sea with about 900 species of fish. The most valuable of them - Paagrio, fish and saw a blue marlin. Also highly prized lobster, shrimp and crabs. Mollusks, occurring in Cuba are different and freakish garish colored shells. Among marine mammals can be identified dolphins, which are often found in coastal waters. Instructors with years of experience, accredited by the World Confederation of Underwater Sports (WUAC) and having a certificate of the US-Canadian Underwater Association (ACUC), working in conjunction with medical centers and deployed a network of hyperbaric clinics. Various schools of diving in Cuba are open to all willing and issue international certificate of training at various levels. Dive: Maria la Gorda strong> (39 points for diving) This remote enclave on the peninsula Guanahacabibes, announced the worldwide biological reserves, is inextricably linked with the history of piracy. Numerous antique ship anchors and cannons are found on the bottom in this area generally. Depth here - 14 meters. In the abundance of black corals are found here. More than 15 species of corals inhabited by fish, accustomed to the appearance of a person here. Among them: barracuda, various lutsianov, the Cuban sea bream, sea lawyer, and others. Sponges, large wall with caves, bustling with life underwater fauna and are a natural attraction of the international diving center "Maria la Gorda", with its own capacity to accommodate tourists. Located at 304 kilometers from Havana in the western province of Pinar del Rio. Jardines de la Reina This archipelago of small islands located in the south of the province of Ciego de Avila, offers tourists longest coral reef and is one of the places in the Caribbean, where swim turtles for laying eggs. International diving center "Avalon" offers dive along a chain of islands forming the archipelago: Cayo Grande, Cayo Caballones, Cayo Anclitas, Cayo Piedra Grande, Cayo Cachiboca. A great many corals, sponges, jellyfish, mollusks and fish is a major attraction of the area. Features tourist accommodation here is very limited, so here are no hotels in kachustve placement should be considered only accommodation on floating hotel or yacht, there is no settlement, all the islands of the archipelago are uninhabited, which gives the right to call an exclusive holiday here, and diving - the study or discovery of new reefs. Habana The Cuban capital - a beautiful coastal city, whose past and present are inextricably linked with the sea. There are 4 international diving center ( "La Aguja", "Club Habana", "Tarara", "Blue Reef", "Puerto Escondido"), working for a dive in the water area larger than 100 km along the coast and about 3 km from the line shore. There are abundant in various coral species from inhabiting their bright colorful fish: red fish protein, fish-men, bronze snapper. At a depth you can see turtles, sharks, blue marlin, swordfish. 20 km east of the city stretching band of pure white coral beach. Cultural Mecca of the country, Havana has a picturesque historical part, which is declared by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage. Wrecks that lie at the bottom of the ocean, are also part of the history of the city, and hotels of Havana provide the guests of the capital comfortable accommodation. Santiago de Kuba Area dives that province of Cuba is divided into four major territories: Sigua, Daiquiri, Bucanero and Sierra Mar. It stretches for 150 km near the coast and includes many different points for diving. Coral reef here is acquiring unusual shapes, including barriers, mounds, scattered on the sandy bottom, ridges, shoals and depressions and massive walls. Tourists wait a few sunken ships, owned by famed Spanish fleet under the command of Admiral Server, broken July 3, 1898 a powerful American squadron during the Spanish-Cuban-American War. Each zone is dipping its distinctive features that make this area a real gift for diving enthusiasts. The unique natural environment and a real Caribbean atmosphere of the second largest city in Cuba, which has three diving center ( "Sigua", "Bucanero", "Sierra Mar"), creates perfect conditions for this sport. Marea del Portillo This coastal area of the province of Granma has almost the same characteristics as the diving area of Santiago de Cuba, and could even be called a continuation of Santiago. There is a sunken galleon with 36 guns, there are well-preserved ship of Admiral Server "Cristobal Colon". At the side of Cabo Cruz, in the south-western tip of the province, there are magnificent underwater landscapes with coral reefs, jellyfish, and a variety of fish. Cayo Cachiboca A great many of corals, sponges, jellyfish, mollusks and fish is the main attraction of the area. Features tourist accommodation here is very limited, so an alternative should be hosted on board the boat or yacht. You can get here only by boat. Varadero (32 dots immersion) The world-famous Varadero beach, with comfortable hotels and entertainment centers stretches along the northern part of the peninsula Hicacos, in the north of the province of Matanzas area dive here stretches from the Gulf of Matanzas to the western edge of the archipelago Jardines del Rey. Descend gradually platform shelf covered with coral islands with abundant fauna. Especial popular Ojo del Megano, underwater cave with a diameter of 70 m, located near the Gulf of Cadiz, and Marine Park Cayo Pedra del Norte area of more than 2 square miles, at the bottom of which lie missile boat, a frigate with a deck gun and transport aircraft, which are flooded here specifically in order to create the largest underwater artifact on the archipelago. Here is a coral colony with lots of different fish. Varadero is 140 km from Havana and 16 km from the city of Cardenas, where specialized medical center with a hyperbaric chamber. Sienfuegos This interesting seaside town rushed to the scene of underwater sports through the pristine beauty of its underwater world and the huge coral reef, which stretches along the coast. In this province, with a network of comfortable hotels for tourists, there are centers of diving with a huge body of water and more than 40 points for diving. Sunken ships, uleplennye shells and turned into artificial reefs, diverse fauna with a lot of fish, jellyfish, turtles, sea urchins, and even if you're lucky, whale sharks - all this can be found here. Here there is a local landmark - Coral 6-meter column of Notre Dame, so named because of its similarity to the famous Parisian cathedral. Cienfuegos is located in the center of the country on the southern coast, 269 km from Havana and 181 km from Varadero. Cayo Coco Kakyo Coco sometimes called "a giant natural aquarium. Coral reef, where the diving here stretches over 30 km. Cayo Coco is connected to the main part of Cuba causeway. The same road connects it to another island - Kaoy Guillermo. High-class hotels and four diving center offer tourists enjoy the natural surroundings of the reserve and use a wide range of water sports, including diving. The amazing capabilities of this resort on a scuba diving vacation in turning adventure in the company with a variety of fish and other marine creatures. Koyo Coco and Cayo Guillermo are located in the north of the province of Ciego de Avila, 500 km from Havana and 600 kilometers from Santiago de Cuba and are part of the archipelago Jardines dle Rey. Cayo Coco is a small airport to receive commuter aircraft. El Colony (56 points immersion) The Island of Youth, the second largest island in the Cuban archipelago, became a must visit for lovers of diving all over the world thanks to the national marine park of Punta Frances, which regularly holds traditional competitions in underwater photography. 6-kilometer zone dives offers tourists the opportunity to get acquainted with the diverse local fauna, and the top diving is swimming through the tunnels in the coral walls. Adjacent to the ancient sunken ships can be seen tarpon, parrot fish, barracuda, lobster, and even of large turtles. International Diving Center "El Colony" has a specialized medical center and hyperbaric chamber, which can serve several people at once. Center is able to accommodate tourists in a comfortable hotel. El Colony is located 42 km from the city of Nueva Gerona, the center of the province, which also has a hyperbaric chamber. Nueva Gerona, in turn, is 200 km from Havana, where it is most convenient to get to the island Youth plane. Cayo Largo Just as the island of Youth, Cayo Largo is part of the archipelago of Los Canarreos. Its beaches - the main attraction of the island, which is completely isolated from the world and has two centers of diving ( "Cayo Largo del Sur", "Playa Sirena"). About 30 points of immersion offer athletes tunnels and steep walls with a rich fauna. Virgin nature of the local underwater world, its beauty and amazing contrasts of colors amaze divers. Located 180 kilometers from Havana, 140 km from the island of his youth, and 125 km from Varadero, Cayo - Largo talks to become one of the most popular resorts in Cuba. Cayo Levisa This island of the archipelago of Los Colorados is located on the north-west of Cuba. Its coral beaches and the ocean floor is not comparable to anything else. The island is surrounded by massive coral formations inhabited by algae, jellyfish, fish, parrotfish, black bream, silver grunter and other fish species. Sea Wolf, the Cuban carp, various crustaceans (including - lobsters) are found here very often. Bahia de Cochinos Diving in the seas and Speleological dives into caves, filled with salt water and are part of the lake and cave ecosystems Zapata Peninsula - is the most interesting adventures for diving in the south of the province of Matanzas. Dives are performed directly on the shore, where the beautiful coral colony begin to inhabit their flocks of multicolored fish. Located 85 km from the city of Cienfuegos, 105 km from Varadero and 177 km from Havana, the bay Bahia de Cochinos has excellent opportunities for tourists who come here to enjoy the sights of this region. Santa Lucia One of the longest and most beautiful beaches in Cuba are in the north of the province of Camaguey, some of the largest coral reef of the Western Hemisphere. The area has a diving area, stretching from Cape Maternillos to the island of Cayo Sabinal and full of sunken ships, such as "Nuestra Senora de Alta Gracia", "Mortera" and "Pizarra" (the last two were sunk during the second half of the 19 century). Coral are located just a few minutes away by boat. Here you can enjoy the beauty of submarine ridges up to 3 m tall. Trinidad (21 point dive) Stretching a wavy green area not far from the sea and the mountain range Escambray, Trinidad - is a charming town, declared by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage due to their exceptional architectural features. Near the Ancon peninsula, with the best beaches of the southern coast of Cuba, there is a diving center and comfortable hotels just a few steps from the beach. From here to the coral island of Cayo Blanco stretches a narrow platform with a sandy bottom, coral inhabited by groups of up to 5 m tall, with caves and tunnels, with lots of fish, sponges and jellyfish. Cienfuegos Trinidad connects with the coastal highway about 40 km in length. From Trinidad to Havana 340 km. Guardalavaca (Dive 20 points) Here, on the 18 km area, suitable for contemplation of the underwater world, there are two diving centers: one - on Playa Esmeralda ( "Sea Lovers"), another - on Playa Guardalavaca ( "Eagle Ray"). Submarine relief is quite complex, formed by high hills, caves, small valleys and cliffs with steep walls. Sometimes the bottom sloping gently to form terraces covered with coral, with a typical Caribbean reef shallow waters. This is a place called the Coral Garden, undoubtedly one of the most outstanding points for diving in this amazing area. Marea del Portillo (17 points dive strong> ) This coastal area of the province of Granma has almost the same characteristics as the diving area of Santiago de Cuba, and could even be called a continuation of Santiago. There is a sunken galleon with 36 guns, there are well-preserved ship of Admiral Server "Cristobal Colon". At the side of Cabo Cruz, in the south-western tip of the province, there are magnificent underwater landscapes with coral reefs, jellyfish, and a variety of fish. All these can be enjoyed by a diving center "Albacora".