| If you are going on a Cuba holiday, chances are you | | | | series of three valleys boasts stunning natural beauty |
| are going to pay a visit to Havana and with good | | | | and many 18th and 19th century buildings, including |
| reason. This vibrant and beautiful capital city is truly | | | | the spectacular Ignaza Tower. |
| one of the highlights of the island. Yet Havana is far | | | | Santiago de Cuba |
| from being the only city that is worth visiting in Cuba. | | | | Located in the south of the island, between the |
| The island is packed with exciting towns and cities, | | | | Sierra Maestre Mountains and the Caribbean Sea, |
| each with their own unique attractions. | | | | Cuba's second city is steeped in history. It is known |
| Santiago de Cuba and Trinidad are just two of the | | | | as 'The Cradle of the Revolution', with Fidel Castro |
| places that you should seriously consider going to on | | | | and Che Guevara's revolution beginning with an |
| your Cuba holiday, both of which have plenty to | | | | attack on the city's garrison. Santiago de Cuba was |
| offer to visitors. Here are some of the major | | | | also the first place where Fidel Castro announced the |
| highlights: | | | | success of the revolution. |
| Trinidad | | | | It is also the centre of the music scene in Cuba and |
| If it is picture perfect colonial buildings that you are | | | | music lovers on a Cuba holiday will be in heaven here. |
| after, the town of Trinidad, located in the very | | | | From Son to Salsa, the city is a great place to |
| centre of the island, is perfect for you. It is a | | | | sample live music, see traditional dancing, or even |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the quality of its | | | | learn how to dance! The Carnival of Santiago de |
| architecture and it is widely regarded as one of the | | | | Cuba is the biggest and most spectacular on the |
| most picturesque towns to visit on a Cuba holiday. | | | | island and if you visit during the last two weeks of |
| There are plenty of sights in this 500 year old town, | | | | July, you'll be treated to an unforgettable experience. |
| although simply walking in the streets is like walking | | | | The city isn't short on architectural beauty either, |
| through a museum of Cuban history. The beautiful | | | | with plenty of stunning buildings to be seen. The |
| Plaza Mayor at the heart of the old town contains | | | | city's cathedral shouldn't be missed and the Spanish |
| many of the major sights, including the Iglesia de la | | | | fortress, the Castillo del Morro, is regarded as the |
| Santísima Trinidad Cathedral (noted for its | | | | finest example of this kind of building in the world. |
| spectacular Gothic interior) and the Palacio Brunet, a | | | | These are just a few of the sights to be seen in |
| stunning colonial mansion. | | | | Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba. Whether you are |
| Outside the town, the nearby Ancon Beach is the | | | | after architectural perfection or a vibrant music |
| perfect place to relax after a hard day's sightseeing | | | | scene, historical sites or places of outstanding natural |
| and the other major sight to see is the Valley of the | | | | beauty, both of these cities are well worth visiting on |
| Sugar Mills. Located on the outskirts of Trinidad, this | | | | your Cuba holiday! |