Read the reviews of tourists about Varadero for 2020. Vacationers' impressions of the weather, hotels, beaches, sea and excursions in the popular Cuban resort. Pros and cons of 2021 Varadero holidays Tourist advice.
Varadero weather reviews
Thanks to its tropical climate, Varadero can be visited all year round. There are fewer holidaymakers during the rainy season, which lasts from May to October. According to reviews, during these months the weather in Varadero is humid and hot. From time to time there are short heavy showers.
Elena and Kostya: "From October 23 to November 1, the weather was superb, there was no rain, the temperature was +28 ... + 30 ° C, and the ocean is not conveyed - turquoise, warm, I don't want to get out."
The high season starts in November and ends in April. The temperature rarely drops below + 24 ° C. It rarely rains.
Nadezhda: "I flew to Cuba for the first time on the January holidays. The weather is wonderful, the sea is the warmest, the sand is amazing. Everything is just favorable for happiness and magical relaxation."
Reviews for Varadero Hotels
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Varadero is Cuba's calling card. The resort is focused on foreigners, therefore it has a developed infrastructure and a good level of service. Tourists can stay at 4-5 luxury hotels*that work on an all-inclusive basis in villas, budget hotels, cozy bungalows and inexpensive private houses. How to book a hotel in Cuba on your own >>
To make your vacation in Varadero a success in 2021, study the reviews of tourists about hotels and make your choice:
Review of Memories Varadero Beach Resort 4 hotel *:
Galina: "The territory of the Memories Varadero Beach Resort 4 * hotel is huge and very clean, the workers do not stop cleaning and trimming the bushes. The staff are friendly, everyone greets and smiles. We were delighted with the food."
Review of the hotel Starfish Varadero 3 *:
Olga: "The Starfish Varadero 3 * hotel is not bad. In terms of nutrition, we lacked the usual vegetables. In recent days, to our delight, beets began to appear."
Some Varadero hotels left unpleasant impressions for tourists, and vacationers wrote negative reviews.
Review of the Iberostar Tainos 4 * hotel:
: "In the Iberostar Tainos 4 * bed linen is old, leaky and stinks of dampness. The pillows cannot be called that, it is impossible to sleep on them. The beach is not properly refined."
Reviews of tourists about the beaches and the sea in Varadero
Varadero is a wide and long sand spit 20 km long. Hotels are built along it. On the Atlantic side, the coast is protected by a powerful coral reef, so there are rarely big waves.
According to tourists' reviews for 2020-2021, in Varadero, the entrance to the water is shallow, the areas of shallow water are large, so the Cuban resort is ideal for families with children. Vacationers like white sand. It reflects sunlight and does not heat up even in extreme heat.
Rusalka02: "The beach of the hotel is very long and clean, there is no problem with sun loungers. We always arrived at 8:00 and left at 12:00. There was no point in leaving towels, because you can always find free space."
Reviews of tourists about excursions from Varadero
Vacationers are offered tours with guides who speak Russian. According to tourists' reviews, excursions to the capital of the country, trips to places associated with Hemingway, as well as to plantations where coffee and tobacco are grown, are popular from Varadero in Cuba.
Read the reviews of tourists about excursions from Varadero and choose the most interesting ones.
Elena: "I liked the excursion to Havana! We took it on time, which is not typical for Cuba. Marina is an interesting storyteller, we learned a lot of new and interesting things." More about the excursion →
Anna: "100% impressed by the excursion" Fantastic nature and rural color of Cuba "! For those who love nature. Diving in the Caribbean, a botanical garden, various animals, many beautiful photos." More about the excursion →
Pros and cons of staying in Varadero
The Cuban resort is good for recreation of young people, elderly tourists, families with children and fans of cultural and sightseeing recreation. Everyone who visited Varadero in 2020 left positive reviews.
pros holidays in Varadero in 2021, according to tourists:
- Visa-free entry.
- Large selection of tours.
- Not the highest prices in Cuba.
- The warm tropical climate allows you to relax at any time of the year.
- An atmosphere of freedom.
- A good holiday with children.
- Excellent diving and snorkeling conditions.
- Carnivals, parties and fiery Cuban dances.
- Delicious cuisine.
- Interesting sights and excursions.
- Wide beaches.
katya015710: "The beach is just a fairy tale. The sand is white, the entrance to the water is beautiful, the water is clear and the colors are just magical. I can't say for sure about the temperature, but fresh milk, that's for sure."
Minuses:
- Long flight.
- Abrupt change of time zones.
- Poor quality tap water.
- Dirt in the streets and poor hygiene in food establishments.
- Poisonous jellyfish and sea urchins.
- Active sun. A good sunscreen is essential.
Ungolianta: "The sun is very aggressive, splashing in the water, you won't even notice how the skin starts to burn."
Travel tips for holidays in Varadero
The popular Cuban resort is located 140 km from Havana. Varadero has an airport that receives domestic and international flights. You can get from the airport to the resort by taxi and buses.
Cubans are welcoming and hospitable. They smile and dance in the streets.
Vasily: "Cuba has very friendly people, they always answer with a smile and try to help in every possible way. It is very pleasant and hospitable. Our citizens are especially respected and sincerely love children."
According to tourists, it is expensive to buy rum and cigars in Varadero. Buy all souvenirs in Havana, the cities of Santa Clara and Trinidad.
