Category: Diving and Fishing

Cuba is surrounded by the rich waters of the Atlantic to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the south and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. With 746 km of coastline dotted with 4, 195 keys and islets, Cuba is the most comprehensive diving destination in the Caribbean, thanks to its spectacular sea life: 1, 500 recorded marine species, more than 50 corals, 200 species of sponge, an average visibility of 30 to 40 metres, a large number of reef sharks, numerous shoals of tropical fish and an enviable average water temperature of 24º

Meliá Hotels International Cuba and the Marlin International Marina on Cayo Guillermo invite all fishing professionals and enthusiasts to participate in the 5th “Jardines del Rey Big Game Trolling” Fishing Tournament to be held at the tourist destination Jardines del Rey, on the northern coast of the central province of Ciego de Ávila, where the mega resort of Meliá Jardines del Rey will be opening shortly. The event, which will be taking place from 16 to 22 October, will provide an opportunity for the area of Cayo Guillermo to showcase its enormous potential for sailing activities and fishing. The tournament will be governed by the rules of the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA), using the tag and release system, with three photographs being taken as proof of the tags for the judging panel.

Meliá Hotels International Cuba opened a new resort this summer in an ecological reserve area on the beautiful beach of Varadero. This 5 Star All-Inclusive resort is the Meliá Marina Varadero, combining marina and beach. Consisting of 126 apartments, it boasts all the facilities necessary for combining long stays on land with life on board; and a hotel equipped with 423 rooms, offering stunning views of the sea or the Marina.