It is regarded as possibly the best beach in the Cuban east. Ranked as the third most important tourist destination in the island of Cuba, it serves as the framework for the main hotel facilities in the region. Guardalavaca stands out in that on top of the habitual characteristic fine-grained sands of Cuban beaches, and the singular warmth of its waters: it adds the attractive combination of a scenery enhanced by nearby mountains.

The beauty of its seabed render-s it a spectacular destination for both scuba diving fans and aquatic sports enthusiasts