Cayo Largo packs Cuban grandeur on a small scale

Cayo Largo is a small island south of Cuba in the Caribbean Sea. The modest destination is perfect for people looking for a quiet and relaxing place away from mass tourism.

When you arrive at Cayo Largo, you will find a natural, almost virgin environment. There is an abundance of natural wildlife, including iguanas and giant sea turtles. Cayo Largo is considered one of the best places for diving in the world, in an environment of beautiful coralline reefs in shallow waters — the reef itself stretches for more than 30 km and includes the rare and protected black coral among its rich marine fauna. Cayo Largo also has Playa Sirena. With its calm and clear turquoise waters, this beach was voted one the best in the world. Browse the photo gallery below to learn more about these resorts, or visit holasunholidays.ca or gran-caribe.cu/en. Formerly the Hotel Playa Blanca, the Bella Isla Resort is a newly renovated all inclusive property located directly on the beach, only 10 minutes from Cayo Largo International Airport.

The Bella Isla Resort is a newly renovated all inclusive property located directly on the beach, only 10 minutes from Cayo Largo International Airport. It features a buffet restaurant and two a la carte restaurants, plus five bars and two swimming pools.

Hotel Villa Ballerena is a hotel located right beside Bella ISla Resort. It features 45 new wodden cabins that are modern, spacious and comfortable. The property includes four jacuzzis, where guests can enjoy the most spectacular sunrises in the Caribbean. Villa Ballerena is ideal for couples, Guests who book this property have full access to all services of the Bella ISla Resort.

As originally published by the Toronto Star.