Scuba
Diving
Favored by a pleasant climate and its strategic geographical position,
Cuba is surrounded by a seemingly endless sea with 5,746 kilometers of
irregular coastline which includes more than 200 bays and some 600 kilometers
of beaches. All 300 natural beaches are characterized by warm, crystal-clear
waters and sands of varied texture and color.
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In the waters that bathe the island and its four surrounding archipelagos, temperatures hover between 73 degrees F. and 86 degrees F. With horizontal visibility varying from 60 to 90 feet, there are ample possibilities for enjoying Cuba's captivating underwater beauty. All this creates a great setting for the enjoyment of water sports. Interestingly, Cuban beaches and keys have a characteristic that sets them apart from others in the Caribbean. In most cases, they are protected by coral reefs, which such protection facilitating the practice of water sports. Many of these great beaches are located on virgin keys and islets. |
Diving is one of the most popular water sports on the island. On the insular platform (70,000 square kilometers), more than 500 varieties of fish, crustaceans, sponges, mollusks, and a large number of coral species all live together. You'll find barracuda, rays, sharks, tarpon, and turtles. Multitudes of angels, bigeyes, butterflies, damsels, drums, gobies, groupers, grunts, jacks, parrotfish, snappers, and triggerfish inhabit the coral studded reefs.
Consequently, Cuba has one of the most precious ecosystems in the Caribbean.
Awaiting you are dives
during which you can explore coral reefs along slopes, in caverns, navigation
channels and tunnels. Among all these wonders you will always be surrounded
by numerous fish. Certified divers can descend as deep as 120 feet,
day or night. Most sites have been declared protected areas by the
Cuban governement.