A peaceful and romantic destination
Cayo Guillermo holidays are the perfect destination for a secluded, peaceful and romantic destination. The resort of Cayo Guillermo is just two miles from Cayo Coco and is connected by a causeway so all the excursions available in Cayo Coco are also available here. Cayo Guillermo is a much smaller island than Cayo Coco, still located at the north of Cuba, but both share the fantastic attractions of the natural world. Cayo Guillermo's summer season is May to October brining long, hot and rainy weather with average temperatures ranging from twenty six to thirty two degrees Celsius. The winter weather, from November to April averages between 20 degrees and twenty five degrees Celsius and with considerably less rain making it drier and more comfortable for walking excursions. Cayo Guillermo appeals to those looking for solitude and romance so is ideal for couples travelling here. The beaches of the island are perfect white powdery coral sand and clear turquoise sea that remains shallow for an extraordinary distance, this makes the waters amazing for swimming and snorkelling. One of the country's best beaches, Playa Pilar is located at the western end of Cayo Guillermo. This beach is named after Ernest Hemingway's yacht 'The Pilar'.
Holidays to Cayo Guillermo are a favorite with honeymoon couples as the beaches still offer an amazing sense of tranquility and romance. Should you tire of lazing on the amazing beaches on offer here, a holiday to Cayo Guillermo can also offer plenty of activities such as jeep safaris, horse riding, cruises deep sea fishing and glass bottomed boat rides. For the water enthusiasts such as snorkelers and divers the coral reef is an outstanding two hundred and fifty miles and is second longest to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The unmatched natural beauty of the coral reef is less than one kilometer from shore and permanent home to over 159 species of marine life including reef sharks. The depths range from 10 meters to 30 meters.