Cuba nestles at the crossroads of the Caribbean. Whether you are a nature lover or a culture vulture, it is certain that Cuba will enchant you with its unparalleled beauty. Havana is the capital city of Cuba and the largest one in the Caribbean with many places of historical interest, including castles, museums and cathedrals. The climate here is classified as tropical, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F/21 °C in winter and 80.6 °F/27 °C in summer.
Matanzas, also called the City of Bridges, is the capital of the province of Matanzas. The location is well-known for its poets, sights of historical and cultural interest and Afro-Cuban folklore. Playa El Coral or El Coral lies between Matanzas and Varadero and is an excellent site for scuba diving and snorkeling.
With crystal, clear waters divers are able to witness an abundance of colorful tropical species and beautiful reef formations. If you are interested in the bio life of the site, then you won’t be disappointed, as it is very rich with parrotfish, blue tank, sharksucker, balloonfish, yellow stingray, octopus, seahorses and moray eels to name just a few. The average depth of the spot is 8 m/26.2 ft and the maximum is 15 m/49.2 ft. Currents are not strong and visibility is good, ranging from 10 m/32.8 ft to 30 m/98.4 ft.
In addition, the average water temperature is around 27 °C/80.6 °F all year round. Note that hurricane season lasts from June to November. Playa El Coral is suitable for advanced divers. Finally, Matanzas provides a variety of hotels, restaurants and bars to relax and have fun after a performance of this exhilarating sport.
