Cuba Beaches. Caribe top 10, Cayo Guillermo, Ciego de Avila.

Playa Pilar in Cuba recognized among 25 best beaches in the world Havana, August 31, 2010 Source: http://www.gran-caribe.cu Playa Pilar, located in Cayo Guillermo, Ciego de Avila, Cuba, is among the top 25 beaches in the world according to an article published by the newspaper El Mercurio, Chile. The article two years ago, was based on the opinion of journalists and columnists who have devoted part of his life traveling the world. Playa Pilar currently ranks among the top 10 beaches in the Caribbean region. While this is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Among the descriptions about this place of natural attraction, is this one in www.turismoenfotos.com digital site: "The sand is white and fine. The sea is turquoise. Definitely a wonder. It is the very popular site for snorkeling fans and diving. " The writer Isabel Neisa Mesa del Toro captures attractions of this place: "Draw much attention the beauty of the sea bottom, surrounded by coral formations of extreme beauty, abundant fish stocks, then, right there, is the second largest barrier reef in the continent. Previously there is a large swath of white sand, nearly one kilometer long, where is located the largest sand dune of the Caribbean, with about 15 meters. Its low tides and calm, cleaning the sea and white sand are a temptation to enjoy a swim peacefully with the motion sensory and magic of the sea, which makes a pleasant stay for an unforgettable vacation. Surrounded by greenery of coconut palms, grapes creeks, nurseries and endemic species of the natural attributes that line the traveler to the crystal clear waters, to avoid damaging the dunes and the surrounding environment. " Playa Pilar is named after Ernest Hemingway's yacht, as he considered this the most beautiful and calm beach on the island of Cuba. We know also that there Fulgencio Batista, President of Cuba from 1940-1944 and then in 1952-1959, had a rest house. Gran Caribe Hotel Group has a varied class hotels in Cayo Guillermo, where it is easily accessible for the enjoyment of the wonderful benefits of Playa Pilar. The hotels we suggest to make your stay in this paradise are: Hotel Meliá Cayo Guillermo, Hotel Sol Cayo Guillermo, Iberostar Daiquiri Hotel and Villa Cojimar. This list of top 25 beaches in the world, highlights several of the American continent, in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Panama, Venezuela, Cuba, Dominican Republic and the United States. The 25 best beaches in the world, chosen by the Chilean newspaper in 2008 were: -Tetiaroa, Tahití (llamada también la isla de Brando, por la preferencia del actor Marlon Brando por este lugar) -Thulhaagiri, Maldivas (Océano Índico, en el llamado atolón de North Male, al suroeste de la India) -Fort George Key, Turcos y Caicos (norte de República Dominicana y este de Cuba) -Las Terrenas, República Dominicana -Tulum, México -Jericoacoara, Brasil -Le Morne, Isla Mauricio (Océano Índico, hacia el sur de África) -Los Roques, Venezuela -Ko Lanta, Tailandia -Isla Contoy, Cancún, México -Nylon Pool, Tobago -West Bay, Roatán, Honduras -Matira Point, Bora Bora (Polinesia francesa, al noroeste de Tahití) -Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas -Cayo Zapatillas, Panamá -Half Moon Bay, Antigua (Mar Caribe) -Playa Pilar, Cayo Guillermo, Cuba -Caladesi, Estados Unidos -Yelapa, Puerto Vallarta, México -Las Gatas, Zihuatanejo, México -Joyas bahianas de Brasil: Bainema and Moreré,Trancoso,Península de Maraú and Taipu de Fora -Cas Abao, Curazao -Praia do Sancho, Brasil Playa Pilar is located about 15 meters above sea level and this is the highest non-Cuba, but throughout the Caribbean.