| Guardalavaca is a beautiful region on the north coast | | | | details of your afternoon. |
| of Cuba in the province of Holguin. With beautiful | | | | Setting off on a Steam Train |
| beaches, excellent hotels and a range of exciting | | | | To the west of Guardalavaca lies the town of Santa |
| activities, Guardalavaca holidays are relaxing and | | | | Lucia, know by some as Rafael Freyre. Setting off |
| refreshing. | | | | from your Guardalavaca resort, you can take a |
| In such a beautiful part of the Cuba, you have five | | | | journey by steam train from Santa Lucia into the |
| main beaches to choose from whilst on your | | | | Cuban countryside. |
| Guardalavaca holiday: Plays Esmeralda, Guardalavaca | | | | Enjoy the lush vegetation and beautiful scenery, as |
| Beach, Pon Lino, and Bahia de Naranjo. Each beach | | | | you chug along on your train ride. This activity is a |
| has its own unique characteristics, but golden sands, | | | | good way to explore areas set away from the main |
| clear waters and exceptional beauty are always | | | | Guardalavaca hotels, and Cuba affords diverse and |
| guaranteed. | | | | interesting places to discover. |
| Guardalavaca resorts are known for their ability to | | | | An Interesting Local Market |
| relax and entertain holidaymakers, being in such an | | | | To get a taste of Cuban life, a local market is not far |
| excellent location for scenery and activities. Here are | | | | from the Guardalavaca resorts. This bustling little |
| some interesting activities to do in the region. | | | | market could keep you entertained for a couple of |
| Swim with Dolphins | | | | days, as the wares are constantly changing. With |
| Guardalavaca holidays offer something very unique: | | | | local handmade arts and crafts to admire, you can |
| swimming with dolphins. To most people, this is a | | | | certainly spend a good few hours doing some |
| very exciting prospect, and would certainly be an | | | | shopping. |
| exciting addition to a holiday while staying at a | | | | On the outskirts of the market lie small shops with |
| nearby Guardalavaca hotel. | | | | t-shirts, CD's and other interesting odds-and-ends. |
| Depending on your level of adventurousness, you can | | | | You can enjoy perusing their contents before settling |
| partake in dolphin-swimming in the ocean or in a | | | | down in a quiet cafe or buzzing bar just beside the |
| controlled environment. Either way, these friendly and | | | | market. It might be a good way to mingle with the |
| gentle creatures are sure to touch your heart and be | | | | locals, and will offer something different to the |
| a highlight of you Guardalavaca holiday. | | | | Guardalavaca hotels. |
| If you choose the tamer route, about 10 people are | | | | Just beyond the market, a set of steps will take you |
| usually allowed to swim with the dolphins at one time. | | | | down to a public beach. You could take a refreshing |
| Trainers will get the dolphins to do tricks while you're | | | | swim after bustling about the market, simply lie on |
| in the water with them, with the grand finale | | | | the sand, or enjoy a drink while gazing out over the |
| involving the two dolphins powering you through the | | | | ocean at on of the beachside bars. It will be a great |
| water. After an experience such as this, you can | | | | way to mingle with the locals and experience the |
| return to your Guardalavaca hotel to recount the | | | | culture on you Guardalavaca holiday. |