July 2, 2009
Go Sporting in Cuban Waters
Caribbean warmth and azure-blue seas make Cuba a tourist’s dream island. There is plenty to do in Cuba – luxuriate on the sun-kissed beaches, sail on luxury cruise liners, dance to mesmerizing Afro-Latin beats or discover the grandeur of old colonial heritage.
In recent times, Cuba has also emerged as a favored destination for all water sports fans. This is because the Cuban has some of the best coral reefs in the world which are an aquatic sports lover’s delight. Here divers and snorkelers can discover underwater treasures like gem-colored corals, amazing fishes and sea life, fabulous topography and even ancient sea-wrecks, if one is lucky!
The main diving sites in Cuba in located in Havana, Los Canarreos Archipelago, Santa Lucia, Varadero, Playa Giron, Ancon Peninsula, Santiago de Cuba and Jardines del Rey. Most of the diving centers are located near the bigger hotels and resorts which offer their own diving gear on hire. Other than this, Cuba has 30 major dive centers which are well-equipped with technical and instructional support. There are diving packages for everyone – from the professional to the novice. Some of these diving centers in fact offer courses in subjects like marine photography, night diving and other specialty diving.
Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts can thus make Cuba their next travel destination and before leaving they can check out www.ooaha.com which has some of the best Havana hotel deals.











