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Cheap Holidays to Jibacoa - Getting to there and getting around

Jibacoa holidays, Cuba, are situated roughly between the popular resort of Varadero to the east and the capital Havana to the west. Since Varadero is the slightly closer of the two at around 30 miles, the transfers from Varadero airport should be a little shorter, at around 45 minutes to an hour. Both charter and scheduled airlines operate flights to both of these Cuban airports. Getting to Jibacoa is usually achieved via airport transfers booked through the operator, or by taxi, which will often agree a fixed fee before departure. In the resort Jibacoa is compact enough to be able to walk around to find most things. Short cruises are available to sample attractions of Jibacoa’s neighbouring resorts.

Holidays in Jibacoa - Activities to enjoy

Jibacoa holidays give you the opportunity to relax and leave all your worries behind, letting you bask under the hot sunshine of the Caribbean on idyllic sandy beaches. With its setting in a beautiful, romantic bay, Jibacoa hotels attract couples looking for a peaceful break and those in search of a quiet spot to enjoy water sports such as snorkelling and scuba diving, away from the busier Cuban holiday resorts. Other activities include horse riding and tennis plus organised walking and cycling tours. Sailing is also popular on holidays to Jibacoa, giving you an opportunity to see the natural beauty of Cuba from a panoramic angle. The local market is a good place to pick up a few souvenirs of your Jibacoa holiday and find gifts such as jewellery and local handmade trinkets. A day trip to the capital Havana is certainly one way to add some fascinating culture to your holidays in Jibacoa, with a huge amount to see and do including restaurants and theatre, not to mention the amazing colonial buildings and old cars. Spice up the nightlife on holidays in Jibacoa with dance classes and themed evenings featuring lots of Cuban rhythms and fun shows.

Jibacoa Holidays - Food and drink

Holidays to Jibacoa offer the opportunity to sample the delightful flavours of Cuban cooking. Cuban cuisine blends a range of influences from its heritage and its locality within the Caribbean. Caribbean influences from neighbouring islands combine with the Spanish flavours and African cooking to make some very tasty recipes. Rice and beans is one of the mainstays of Cuban cuisine and features heavily within the households of Cuban families. In Jibacoa hotels there are ample opportunities to try all manner of international dishes, which are generally of a high standard, but it is worth trying out some of the traditional Cuban cooking to quite literally get a taste of the Cuban culture. Meat is often cooked with herbs and spices in a sauce and is sometimes flavoured with the juice of citrus fruit to give it a sharp taste.