SCUBA DIVING CAYO SANTA MARIA - CUBA

I have been to Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Holquin, and other destinations in Cuba, but this was my first visit to Cayo Santa Maria. I stayed in a boutique adult-only hotel called Angsana Cayo Santa Maria, which far exceeded all other Cuban resorts I have visited. The hotel has a secluded location between two pristine beaches. The hotel has beautiful, clean, immaculately maintained rooms. A large, long swimming pool surrounds the garden-like grounds. At the bars, there is always a wide selection available. The food there is the best we've ever had in Cuba Most importantly, it has THE BEST STAFF. They were so friendly and attentive to all of our needs that they made our stay perfect. As a diver, it was obvious I wanted to experience scuba diving. The dive center is located at the Marina Gaviota on Cayo Las Brujas, just a few minutes from the Three Cays' hotels. Transportation between your hotel and the marina is always included when booking a diving excursion.
Dive sites in "Jardines del Rey" are known for their quality and diversity. Divers staying at one of the island's hotels can easily book excursions and enjoy the marine life at Cayo Santa Maria or Cayo Las Brujas Despite having dived at many superior dive sites around the World, which are incomparable to Cuba, I must confess that the marina, boats, and gear were very well maintained, and the staff was always welcoming and ready to assist. It was a short trip and I was only able to complete six dives because of the weather. With so few dives, it is impossible to form a judgment about the whole diving area. I noticed that there were possibly more than 30 sites marked and named on the map displayed in the office. All dives were fairly shallow, making them easy for beginners. There were many beautiful rock formations, sponges, sea fans, and corals. There weren't many large fish. I occasionally spotted a barracuda, a giant grouper, or a large snapper. The issue with scuba diving in Cuba is that there are few national parks that protect large fish. Many Cubans also use spearguns to hunt fish, not for enjoyment but to survive. Diving amid big rock formations and seeing the colors and sea life was a joy. I'm sure I'll return to see more of the sights, and I'm sure I'll stay at the same hotel. And, at the end of the last dive, I formed a friendship with huge Remmora, who followed me for more than ten minutes, begging to be pet!