15th day in Cuba - Beach on the way to airport

We got up early and had our small breakfast for 3CUC in our casa – fried eggs, pan and coffee.

We decided to go to the beach in Gibara. We were considering Playa Blanca, which we should have went there instead.

The road was quite good and we got there in 30-40min as it was around 30km. As we drew through Gibara we saw some small beaches and one of them was so tiny that you had to squash by the wall if you didn’t want the water to reach you.

I suggested to drive further and see if there is another beach as it was shown on the map. The paved road disappeared and there was only unpaved road. It was quite bad and the coast seemed very rocky.

Even after another 15min drive when we passed the spot marked as beach, there was nothing, just many wind turbines. We were impressed that they had so many and none of them were spinning. Each sector of them had a guard in a box sitting and watching.

We turned back. Parked in Plaza de Silva.

Gibara is a small fishing town in the Holguin province of Cuba. It is the fourth largest town by population and the ninth by area in Holguín. Founded in 1817, it is known as the “Pearl of the North“ for its natural beauty and historical significance. Its port has been active since the 18th century and it has been a popular destination for Cuban and foreign visitors for many years.

In the 19th century, Gibara was an important trading port, connecting the northern Cuban cities with Havana and other Caribbean ports. Its economy was based on the export of sugar and tobacco. During this period, the town was also home to a large number of Afro-Cuban slaves.

In the early 20th century, Gibara was the site of a major uprising against the Spanish colonial government. Led by General Máximo Gómez, the rebellion resulted in the establishment of the Cuban Republic in 1902.

In the 1950s, Gibara was the center of the Cuban Revolution. The town hosted Fidel Castro’s first speech after coming to power and was the site of many important meetings during the revolution.

Today, Gibara is a popular tourist destination. It is known for its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and stunning beaches. Every year, the town hosts the Gibara International Film Festival, which celebrates Cuban and Latin American cinema.

The barrow Beach was too narrow, so we decided to go to another one, which turned out to be too dirty and full of trash, hence we didn’t stay there. It was really sad that such a beautiful beach with a lot of potential was so trashed with plastic and other stuff. Locals don’t care and tourists probably don’t go there. To attract tourists they should maintain it. I even wouldn’t mind to pay 1CUC to enter it.

And finally we went back to the airport to leave Cuba for good.

15th day in Cuba – Beach on the way to airport

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