If you are going on a Cuba holiday, chances are you are going to pay a visit to Havana and with good reason. This vibrant and beautiful capital city is truly one of the highlights of the island. Yet Havana is far from being the only city that is worth visiting in Cuba. The island is packed with exciting towns and cities, each with their own unique attractions.
Santiago de Cuba and Trinidad are just two of the places that you should seriously consider going to on your Cuba holiday, both of which have plenty to offer to visitors. Here are some of the major highlights:
Trinidad
If it is picture perfect colonial buildings that you are after, the town of Trinidad, located in the very centre of the island, is perfect for you. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the quality of its architecture and it is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque towns to visit on a Cuba holiday.
There are plenty of sights in this 500 year old town, although simply walking in the streets is like walking through a museum of Cuban history. The beautiful Plaza Mayor at the heart of the old town contains many of the major sights, including the Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad Cathedral (noted for its spectacular Gothic interior) and the Palacio Brunet, a stunning colonial mansion.
Outside the town, the nearby Ancon Beach is the perfect place to relax after a hard day’s sightseeing and the other major sight to see is the Valley of the Sugar Mills. Located on the outskirts of Trinidad, this series of three valleys boasts stunning natural beauty and many 18th and 19th century buildings, including the spectacular Ignaza Tower.
Santiago de Cuba
Located in the south of the island, between the Sierra Maestre Mountains and the Caribbean Sea, Cuba s second city is steeped in history. It is known as The Cradle of the Revolution , with Fidel Castro and Che Guevara s revolution beginning with an attack on the city s garrison. Santiago de Cuba was also the first place where Fidel Castro announced the success of the revolution.
It is also the centre of the music scene in Cuba and music lovers on a Cuba holiday will be in heaven here. From Son to Salsa, the city is a great place to sample live music, see traditional dancing, or even learn how to dance! The Carnival of Santiago de Cuba is the biggest and most spectacular on the island and if you visit during the last two weeks of July, you ll be treated to an unforgettable experience.
The city isn t short on architectural beauty either, with plenty of stunning buildings to be seen. The city s cathedral shouldn t be missed and the Spanish fortress, the Castillo del Morro, is regarded as the finest example of this kind of building in the world.
These are just a few of the sights to be seen in Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba. Whether you are after architectural perfection or a vibrant music scene, historical sites or places of outstanding natural beauty, both of these cities are well worth visiting on your Cuba holiday!
Author Resource:
Rossella Colella is an Cuba holiday specialist for key2holidays, an online tour operator offering Cuba holidays (http://www.key2holidays.co.uk/cuba/ ) as well as holidays to other destinations in the Caribbean.
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