Its more than 20 km of excellent beaches, white a broad strip of fine, white sand along the shoreline, and a continental shelf that softly sinks into a warm, crystal clear sea of the most varied of blues, are the chief tourist attractions of Varadero, a tourist city that is presently well-positioned in the International circuits. These natural wonders are enriched and complemented by the existence of numerous caves, cliffs, and lagoons. Also, pristine, easy to reach keys and other interesting natural surroundings on the peninsula's easternmost tip, in addition to a set of cultural, historical, and environmental sites provided by the nearby cities of Matanzas and Cardenas and the Zapata Swamp Biosphere Reserve.

A nice climate, little rain, and low humidity are among the conditions that make Varadero an ideal spot the year around. The city of Varadero which extends over 14.4 square km and has a population of approximately 8.000.

Because everywhere is within reach in the city and resort, the visitor feels constantly invited to move around, be it walking along any of the 5 Avenues that run the peninsula: Kawama, Primera, Playa, Las Americas, and Autopista del Sur, boarding a tourist train, or driving a car, a moped or a bicycle, or even taking one of these old, horse drawn coaches.

Varadero has 32 well established diving sites at Matanzas bay and on the western side of Sabana-Camaguey archipelago. A must for any experienced diver: the Ojos del Megano Blue Hole, and enormous under-water cave located between the Los Cabezotes and Mega-no Chico reefs, at the Bay of Cadiz.

Set on one of the finest locations on Varadero Beach in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa brings its Ultra All-Inclusive concept to Cuba. This resort is thirty (30) minutes away from Varadero's International Airport, ninety (90) minutes away from Havana International Airport and ten (10) minutes from downtown Varadero.

Unlike any other all-inclusive, Sandals includes ultra-gourmet dining at a total of 5 restaurants. You'll enjoy memorable moments at intimate, candlelit tables, either indoors or outdoors, with expansive views of the moonlit sea.
 

At Sandals, dining is a romantic experience to be savored to the fullest.
Lunch - 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Available at: Hicacos - Buffet style with exciting daily entrees cooked to order. El Viejo y el Mar - Bar opens mid morning and offers a great choice of fresh fruit drinks as well as alcoholic beverages all day. Salad Bar and grilled entrees are the specialty, plus snacks in a casual setting. Snacks served from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Don Pasquale - A La Carte lunch served daily from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Dinner - 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Available at: Hicacos - Lavish buffet providing the best of local and worldwide dishes. El Caribe - Savour local delicacies served A La Carte in a Caribbean ambience. Non-Smoking restaurant. Opens for dinner from 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm. Reservations required. Don Pasquale - Exciting variety of wines and "Cucina Italiana". Non- Smoking restaurant. Reservations required. Las Morlas - Elegant restaurant fresh seafood and the catch of the day. Non-Smoking restaurant. Reservations are required. El Viejo y el Mar - Experience a Western style grill in a casual setting. International Cuisine. Reservations required. Late Night Snacks - 11:00p.m. to 3:00 a.m. – Available at: Hicacos Restaurant - Daily Specials and grilled items.