Cayo Levisa in Pinar Del Rio

About 52 kilometres on from the Vinales Valley, off the northwest coast of Cuba, lies a cluster of tiny islands enveloped by thick jungles of tropical mangrove and bordered by fabulous white beaches. Most idyllic amongst these is Cayo Levisa, where the virgin sands look out across the nearby coral reef and the daily grind has quite simply never been invented. The island is accessible only by a twice daily boat from the mainland.

The bungalows are simple and built with local materials, but all have air conditioning and private bathrooms. Set on the beach and sharing the surroundings with only a few other people the atmosphere is, to say the least, peaceful. The outdoor bar is the popular focal point especially after diving or in the evenings, and the friendly barmen keep the cocktails and Cuban music flowing.