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Guardalavaca Beach

56km (35 miles) N of Holguin, Holguin, Cuba
Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Holguin
4.0 of 5 stars 106 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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winchester
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

nice sand, nice water and temperature, there is no service on the beach, just 2 or 3 bars

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Abergavenny, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

cheap drinks, food and even the one drug dealer was polite

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belfast
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Very picturesque and the market stall holders aren't pushy

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Havana
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

this is the better beach in holguin, the keys beaches are better, but here you can find a lot of attractions and thinks to buy.

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Andover, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is a beach near the souvenir market. My idea of a beautiful beach is one that is quiet, where you hear the sea and can walk in oeace without canned music all the time. Some people would enjoy that, but it is just not my kind of style. The sand is fine - no problems there, but I do... More

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Ontario
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Guardalvaca has a market and once you walk threw the market you can enter the beach. It is close to a restaurant, beer garden and washroom.

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Halifax, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

nice bar, remember the water isn't filtered like on the resorts

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Halifax, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Beach was beautiful and this was a great place to get all your souviners at. Very cheap and nice products.

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

If you're staying in the vicinity of Guardalavaca, then a visit to the beach is a must!!!! Its simply stunning! we were on our honeymoon last July, staying at the Playa Costa Verde, and we took a taxi to the beach, which was quite reasonably priced. The beach is not overcrowded, has beautiful white sand and crystal blue sea. There... More

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nova scotia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

rented mopeds for $18 at resort, drove to market/beach shopped had a drink on beach at a beach bar, nice beach fun time

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