Why you need to travel to Cuba now

Cuba is a hot topic when it comes to travel at the moment and with good reason. The bright colours, the tropical weather and the charismatic people make this a gem of a holiday destination and that's before you even take in the unique history and culture of the island. Lots of people tell you they want to go to Cuba but here are 15 images that will make you put that plan into action and get booking.

To begin with, there's the architecture

Both inside...

Interior of the Capitol Building in Old Havana

Image courtesy of paul bica.

And out.

The colourful facades of Habana Vieja in Cuba

Everyone knows about the cars

Blue vintage car parked in a square of Havana, Cuba

Image courtesy of Bryan Ledgard.

But what about the people?

Cuban man in brightly-coloured suit smoking a cigar

Image courtesy of Bryan Ledgard.

Or the music?

Band playing music on the streets of Cuba

Image courtesy of vxla.

Of course Cuba is an island with beautiful views

View of the coast at Varadero in Cuba

And beautiful beaches

Blue pathway onto the playa del pilar beach in Cuba

Image courtesy of Retinabox.

The streets are full of quirks and colour...

Padre Pico Stairs in Santiago de Cuba

As is the landscape

Mural de la prehistoria in Vinales, in Cuba

And if you want to get a bite to eat...

Fresh meat carniceria stand in La Habana, Cuba Image courtesy of Jim Tardio.

Their produce is second to none

fresh vegetables on sale at a food market in Havana

Image courtesy of Guillaume Baviere.

And that's before you start talking about their national drink!

Bottles of Havana Club Rum in the Havana Club bar in Old Havana, Cuba

Image courtesy of Mark Rowland.

So start planning your trip

From Havana...

Image of vintage cars parked in the sunshine of Havana Image courtesy of Eric Borda.

To Viñales

View of the Valley of Vinales in Cuba

And Santiago de Cuba

View from San Pedro de la Roca del Morro near Santiago de Cuba


If you want to find a host for your stay in Cuba, visit our listings page to find the host that is right for you. Our casas particulares will give you a real taste of Cuban life and start from as little as €10 per night.

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