Searching for the Best Beach in Cuba | Santa Maria | Sanctuary at Grand Memories

Did I Find The Best Beach In Cuba, Playa La Estrella in Cayo Santa Maria. Wow!!!!
Leave a comment if you think so or have been on this beach, or your thoughts of the best beach in Cuba.
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[@ricardoalon3826]

My first trip to Cuba was 1985, and I never looked back ! Mike is 100% spot on !! Finding Fish is the best Cuba review, its honest and real !!

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks Ricardoalon I appreciate it Mike

[@Fyyt]

Hands down, that is the best beach in cuba, cayo stanta Maria!!

[@MariaKarakouka-ne2fs]

I love it ..I have been at Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria..It has left an impression.. Nothing like it.. Amazing.. I am comings again.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Finding-Fish]

Amazing

[@tedshaughnessy2397]

Another Saturday morning video that we look forward to watching … Mike in his happy place! Thanks for taking us along on your magnificent beach walk.

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks Ted My pleasure

[@Finding-Fish]

Beach lunch out next Saturday!!! I’m heading to Dublin and Europe to make videos!!! A few pints 🍺

[@stephenquipp7847]

Watching your Cuba vids with envy....Had five holidays there from around 2007-2013 Cayo Guillermo, Coco, Santa Maria x2 and Varadero. Best beaches, Sea and Times. Hard to visit now as the main Tour Agent for Cuba and the Cayos went bust. I do miss Cuba and its people

[@jacyntheanickpicard110]

Its my favorite place, the resort i go its melia santa maria, the beach its amazing. I going in april 2023 for my birth day. Thanks for video, ❤

[@Finding-Fish]

Have fun! Amazing

[@RedRockMaintenance]

We liked Santa Maria. Very nice there. Only part we didn’t like was the bus ride with the two young kids. Love the water colour

[@alexnemo3568]

The best beach in Cayo Las Brujas quiet, no sharp rocks, no sea weed, not too shallow

[@mattkrol1346]

Angsana all the way!

[@clairedashney5663]

Cayo Santa Maria is the best beach. We’ve been 5 times and will return. Love your videos !

[@Finding-Fish]

thank you 😀

[@draganjerinic8384]

Beautiful, untouched nature, clean and natural..Enjoy, Mike ❤

[@Finding-Fish]

Yes, thank you

[@MikesGoogleAcct]

After watching this video, I want to go back. Cayo Santa Maria is a fabulous beach. I've walked the entire beach between Sanctuary at Grand Memories and Melia Buena Vista. From the tower west to the Melia is like with was when the Pirates roamed the sea. I love Cuban beaches.

[@Finding-Fish]

the Best Beach are In Cuba

[@davidhepburn490]

Just returned from memories caribe the third time I’ve been there since April the beach is amazing and the clearest water keep up the great videos

[@Finding-Fish]

Totally agree!

[@courtneywersch836]

Great videos and great content; nice honest tips. Have been to memories caribe twice and loved it looking to try something that isn’t an all inclusive but affordable any ideas? Seems you’ve travelled a lot. Have a great day.

[@7daysinparadise831]

Heading there in 3weeks ❤

[@marie-sophie4]

Cheers from Varadero my friend ! Cayo Santa Maria is one of the best beaches I have ever been to but Varadero beach is quite nice as well ! Thank you for another wonderful video ! 🏖️☀️😎

[@chriscoughlin3285]

First time south last January. Chose Sanctuary Grand Memories Santa Maria. Beautiful people, and absolutely beautiful beach. Cannot wait to get back this January.

[@Finding-Fish]

I actually loved that resort and loved the beach food

[@tesseg]

I had an amazing time at that resort. Epic beach. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Finding-Fish]

Amazing Me too!!! Like, follow and subscribe Thanks Mike

[@doug7745]

Beautiful. Varadero beach is over 20 km long with no seaweed, at least in busy season. Just checked price of Bahamas for one week, $9600.

[@Finding-Fish]

Ya, Rediculous

[@marccormier2310]

thanks again bud for the great videos of my favorite place in the whole world,my#1 beach in cuba is between playa pilar and iberostar playa pilar resort cant be beat :)

[@mattkrol1346]

lol it's hard to not to be amazed by the all beaches in Cuba period! Playa Flamenco , Pilar , Perla Blanca, Sirena , Esmeralda , Las Coloradas to name a few but i can keep going....

[@Finding-Fish]

Working on the best beaches in the world video. And the best beach in Cuba!!! Should be out next year

[@karelstanec878]

👋TOP 👌

[@kawaabdo7511]

Amazing video thank you so much

[@Finding-Fish]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@budeweiser1968]

Thanks for the video, can't wait to go there.

[@Finding-Fish]

Any time!

[@buckshabsfan]

Memories Paraiso beach is unreal. We stayed at Memories Flamenco Cayo Coco in January of this year and it was ok. The beach walking from Flamenco to Caribe is awesome. We loved that walk which we did every day, Love your vids sir.

[@Finding-Fish]

Thank You I love that walk too

[@KardosoMedia]

Nice Mike! I enjoyed Cayo Santa Maria years ago...beach was incredible. Unfortunately Sunwing doesn't fly there anymore from Winnipeg

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks for watching and your support I appreciate it!!!

[@chloemypet]

Found your video while looking for beach pictures and now I can hardly wait the 28 days till my vacation!! 14 days at Memories Nov 15 till the 29th. It will be our first time visiting what looks to be an amazing place!!

[@Finding-Fish]

Have fun Like and Follow me and Subscribe!!! Thanks Mike

[@nathaliegallant3560]

Thanks Mike this video is sooooo Amazing!!! 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@Finding-Fish]

thanks Nathalie!!! we appreciate the support !!! more Cuba Videos coming soon

[@jasoncampeau2948]

Our resort was full the first week of April, we stayed at the iberostar in Santa Maria , great value for the money. We paid 2200 for 2 with upgraded Seats from Ottawa , that’s a great deal for us

[@Finding-Fish]

WOW, Thats a great deal!!!!fantastic!!! great Beach!!!!

[@amogus6482]

Another amazing video Mike!! As much as I love the beach at Memories Flamenco, I loved the beach at Sanctuary better. Keep the videos coming!! - Gail

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks Gail!!!! It was a nice change!!! And I really enjoyed my breakfast at the sanctuary

[@Finding-Fish]

Heading to Dublin tomorrow!!!!

[@gregsgear]

I agree with you. The stretch from Melia Buenavista (absolutely no people) to the new Paradisus is one the best beaches in the world that I have ever seen. That is what keeps me coming back to Cuba. I am going to Paradisus October 23rd. If they had something like this in Dominican Republic or Mexico it would blow more people away. 🏝️💯

[@Finding-Fish]

Totally

[@jordan.h6821]

is the resort Valentin Perla Blanca apart of this stretch?

[@gregsgear]

@@jordan.h6821 yes it is and all super beautiful 😎

[@jordan.h6821]

@@gregsgear the valentin resort and the beach is beautiful right

[@kirkgraham3012]

I told you Mike! CSM is fantastic!! That's why it's my second home glad you enjoyed it.

[@Finding-Fish]

Loved it!!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@HiddenJackpots]

Makes me want to go in the off season!! Great prices and less people, although some of the areas are closed. Thanks for the video Mike!

[@Finding-Fish]

Any time!

[@Jcauto-t4r]

Heyyyy I’m glad I found this channel ( did subscribed ) I am glad you like Cuban beaches .. I’m also Cuban and go to Cuba often to see my family, I also live in Fort Lauderdale ( I heard you mentioning it ) maybe one day we can go together to the East side of the Island, I’ll show you some majestic places there, beautiful beaches as well and the most beautiful country side/rivers of the Island !! Happy to see your vids ! Nice Breitling hat 🧢 !

[@Finding-Fish]

Hey JC Your Country has the BEST beaches in the Caribbean Meet up on the East Side!!! Absolutely great Idea!!!! Thanks for subscribing

[@Jcauto-t4r]

@@Finding-Fish great ! Let me know and I can put a trip together ! we can share the price of transportation ( renting a car/minivan ) in Cuba and we can go to Holguin/Guantanamo/Santiago de Cuba. I know where to go and where to stay. The mountains and rivers of Baracoa are a marvel ( Cuchillas Del Toa and Alejandro de Humboldt parks ) huge beautiful country side !

[@gregjname7227]

Hi Mike, we went to Santa Maria about 5 years ago> Melia las Dunas which, as far as I can recall was about on par with most places. Your observations about " how long will this last?" are right on IMHO. In light of that I am hoping to arrange a couple of fall trips. Same place I always go these days.

[@Finding-Fish]

I think it will get busy in November-April

[@SONOCAR]

Hola, sus videos me han traido muchos recuerdos, he estado en esos hoteles y en muchos mas.Le recomendaria que fuese tambien a cadenas como Iberostar y Melia, que tienen muy buenos hoteles y se come de maravilla.En especial le recomendaria el Melia las Dunas, fui 4 veces y voy camino de la quinta vez, y nunca me defraudo.Saludos.

[@epa1413]

Why are you supporting a dictatorship?

[@ethous1]

I am looking forward to December 19 going to memories caribe. Recently sub and watched all of your videos related to Cuba. I am so looking forward to spending time with my wife for our 20th anniversary and being on the diamond beach with the restaurant on it hopefully it will be open. Also been to Dominican and actually felt very unsafe in la romana.

[@Finding-Fish]

I’ve heard that a lot from people!!!! Unsafe in Dominican!!!!

[@Jcauto-t4r]

Heyyyy I’m glad I found this channel ( did subscribe ) I am glad you like Cuban beaches .. I’m also Cuban and go to Cuba often to see my family, I also live in Fort Lauderdale ( I heard you mentioning it ) maybe one day we can go together to the East side of the Island, I’ll show you some majestic places there, beautiful beaches as well and the most beautiful country side/rivers of the Island !! Happy to see your vids !

[@mandah6879]

I'd agree with you but santa maria is the best forsure❤

[@darrylwebb388]

Wow! So much room! Haha thanks again Mike:)

[@Finding-Fish]

Any time! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@stevenmaw7491]

Hi Mike, Ive been watching some of your vids from different locations, and Ive noticed that you've been drinking out of single use plastics. As a seasoned traveler to Cuba, buy yourself a refillable and bring it diwn each time. It helps the environment, it helps the hotel, and you'll come to appreciate as an essential, ala sunscreen & bug spray. Just my humble advice to folks like yourself that may not be aware. Cheers.

[@Finding-Fish]

yes your right, the odd time I do! once in a while i do forget my mug!!!!

[@susansymianick1198]

Hi Mike, I totally agree with you. The beaches are stunning in Cuba and the beautiful turquoise ocean is breathtaking! That is what I go to Cuba for and of course the friendly, warm people. I much prefer the older resorts over the newer ones too. They have such charm and character. Cuba is amazing but you have to go with an open mind and be adaptable to their shortages. I always meet such wonderful people, primarily from Canada but also from Italy, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Argentina and England over the last 13 years. My favourite beaches are at the Memories Caribe ,Playa Paraiso and Tryp Hotels In Cayo Coco. Also love the one you showed in Cayo Santa Maria in front of the Royalton that continues forever all the way to the Buenavista. Varadero beach is also stunning in front of the Starfish and Royalton hotels. My least favourite so far is in front of Iberostar Daiquiri in Cayo Guillermo but perfect as you know for kitesurfing! Enjoy watching your videos! Can’t wait for my next trip to Cuba! Hoping to vacation in Cayo Largo!😊❤

[@Finding-Fish]

Hey Thanks for the amazing comment!!! We Love Cayo Largo!!! Yes the beach in front of the Daiquiri isn’t the best but just a short walk to Starfish beach!!! Incredible

[@pensionat60]

Great video again Mike! Where’s Jenny???? My wife and I stayed at the Royalton about a year ago. As you mentioned so many resorts were closed it was almost creepy but the beaches were to die for. You will enjoy the Royalton.

[@Finding-Fish]

Hey John yes it was but I think it was low season and maybe COVID closed a few resorts down!!!! Cuba keeps building new ones and let’s the old ones due for some reason

[@jenniferfisher4912]

I had to work- I will be with Mike in Cuba in December!!! Can’t wait!

[@shelleysymons9433]

I heard major food shortage in Cuba right now. Resorts run out of things for days and workers filling up water bottles with tap water . Feel bad for Cuban people . I was in Santa Maria 10 years ago and you are right that is one stunning beach !

[@Finding-Fish]

Yup not good some days!!!

[@jeffreymiller6116]

Keep the fully commercial aspect out of it and it will always stay beautiful and peaceful and cheap.. I've been to Cuba 17 times and booked for November and January already for less than 800 bux both trips 😁.. love it ❤.. But Cuba is not for everyone I always say .. Some people can't live without the 5star rating 😂.. More for me ❤.. Great video 👍

[@Finding-Fish]

Absolutely

[@christopheryanosev9632]

I know the spot at memories flamenco cayo coco that you're talking about. Hands down the best beach!

[@danallard]

Was there when it was the Memories Paraiso Azul - easily one of the best beaches I've ever been to.

[@Finding-Fish]

Ok, Awesome!!! thanks for the info

[@philippickles693]

We enjoy Playa in January. The resort is pretty lively and busy with activities and entertainment.

[@Finding-Fish]

And the Beach!!!! Was perfect I bet

[@philippickles693]

Yes, the beach was excellent. We had thousands of non-stinging jellyfish for a couple of days and a school of sharks came through... beautiful warm water

[@7daysinparadise831]

Another great video thanks for sharing ❤. Doesn’t look like there are any towel wars going on with the loungers. 🤣 any idea what the names of the closed resorts are. When I was at sanctuary last year grand memories and paraiso were closed due to a fire.🌏🇨🇦❤️

[@Finding-Fish]

I don’t know what the names were, But I will be back again and figure it out!!! Thanks for watching

[@tomb9658]

I'm considering a 2 week stay at Sanctuary at Grand Memories. I want the best beach and adults only.

[@user-fo9lq5oc8k]

My favorite is at guardalavaca. A lot less seaweed on the beach. The section by the almirante I think is better than cayo santa maria. Have you been there?

[@moe941]

I dont get why people complain about the food and the fact that they cant always get the drink they want. For the price you cant complain. Been to cayo coco twice last 4 month cause of you. It was’nt perfect but that’s what makes it perfect. I love cuba. Going back soon cant wait.

[@Finding-Fish]

I love it too And many more like us get it!!! It’s not for everyone but the people that get it!!! Have a great place to go !!! Thanks for watching

[@Fyyt]

You don't go to Cuba for the food!!

[@gregjname7227]

Headed to Cayo Coco Mon.

[@Finding-Fish]

Have fun!!!

[@user-ft1it7zv2x]

I'm going to Melia Paradisus Los Cayos Santa Maria.

[@Finding-Fish]

have fun

[@rogerberry889]

Hey Mike, just curious if you stay at Sanctuary can you use the buffet and bar facilities at Grand Memories and Paraiso. Does the sanctuary have diamond club available. This video has me considering Santa Maria over Cayo Coco. We love your vids

[@Finding-Fish]

I think Paraiso was closed when i was there but you can use all Grand Memories facilities!!!

[@denp28]

Sydney Canada 🇨🇦 Hi Mike can you do a video or make comments on the resorts with the best food in Cuba. Cuba has the best beaches and water but the worst food. That's why we stopped going to Cuba 🏖️☀️

[@Finding-Fish]

Food is the hard topic, everyone has a different opinion about food!!!! but I'm in seach of the best resort in cuba!!! BEACH, FOOD, ROOMS, coming in 2024

[@gnucci3958]

I'm a foody would luv to go but??? Going to Mexico the last 10yrs

[@JulianaSanches-ki8kk]

The US embargo (with the new measures), the internal economic crisis and the bad media propaganda of the Cubans of Florida have destroyed Cuba's tourism industry. That's why everything is abandoned, it's really sad.

[@Stoicsaiyan]

I bet you fucking lier 😂😂 how does it feel that maduro committed fraud and threatened to commit “bloodbath” on Venezuelans and the Cuban government has sent troops to kill innocent Venezuelan dissidents. Cuba is fucked because of its government not because of a bunch of Cubans in Florida. Get your head out of your ass

[@mariest.vincent9707]

What's your criteria for best beach? How does Cayo Largo compare to Cayos Santa Maria/Coco now that you've been to all three recently?

[@Finding-Fish]

We are actually going to make a video about this very topic

[@esh1877]

Beautiful. Just curious, which resort property is not dated ?

[@Finding-Fish]

Grand Aston grand Muthu

[@heather2087]

Congrats on getting over 3,000 subs!! That's a huge accomplishment. Is it possible you'll be at 5K by end of the year?

[@Finding-Fish]

THANKS HEATHER!!!!

[@adriancampbell8310]

Watching all your video;s. Some good info here. My first nice beach was Negril in 92. The Jerk Chicken on the road in the barrels was amazing. Who do you book your trips thru? I will book something last minute in Feb.

[@Finding-Fish]

You had me at Jerk Chicken!!!! Absolutely delicious and Amazing!!!! I use all kind of Travel Engines!!!! Trip Central etc….

[@adriancampbell8310]

@@Finding-Fish Ok thx again. Im guessing your flying out of Canada. YOu from TO?

[@gnucci3958]

Have you ever been to the Iberostar on this beach or is it closed also?

[@EnRouteandDestinations]

Hey Mike we have been to Royalton twice, nice place if it hasn't changed its adults only and all a la carte. Question we land on wednesday at Paradisus Los Cayos, do you think we can walk from that hotel to Royalton on the beach?

[@Finding-Fish]

Hey partyone I don’t know about that, Royalton is on Estrella Beach and it long and massive

[@EnRouteandDestinations]

@@Finding-Fishwell I will update you next week if we can wheels up tomorrow morning!

[@molfar9049]

for me a perfect beach includes palm trees

[@jenniferfisher4912]

🌴🌴🌴

[@Finding-Fish]

yes I love a few nice palms!!!!

[@user-xs9835]

Beautiful but way too windy all the time!

[@JulianaSanches-ki8kk]

It's the winter season

[@user-xs9835]

@@JulianaSanches-ki8kk I think its windy there all the time, very open sea.

[@puppetken]

How was the food situation and was it easy to find bottled water for tourist?

[@Finding-Fish]

I found everything to be great in Santa Maria

[@cind3913]

Is there a lot of seaweed in cayo santa maria now? When i went 10 years ago there was none.

[@Finding-Fish]

No very minimal

[@RK-wz1kd]

Went to Cayo coco with all inclusive, had fun, people were so nice, but can not stop noticing certain things, if they can improve , they can make decent profits. Like when we went to market place, full of useless stuff that we can buy here in Canada at cheaper prices that they were offering in dollar stores. Market place had no working washrooms to use. People were so uncomfortable that they took next bus back to resort and no body bought anything. I felt bad, because these little things can be easily fixed. Why market place do not carry decent stuff that people can only get in Cuba. Then when we were leaving Cuba, airport was so chaotic. Airport authorities took so long to process people that there was no time left to go to duty free. Again due to heat and non functioning washrooms, uncomfortable people had no desire left to go to duty free. Only reason I am taking time to write this is, because I feel Cubans are good people, if they can organize them selves little better, then with best beaches, best fruits and vegetables in the world , they can progress economically.

[@Finding-Fish]

I totally understand your comment!!! 100 percent I only wish all the best for the Cuban people!!! The island is a gem 💎

[@bratdecat]

Why are those resorts closed?

[@Finding-Fish]

I don’t know!! Probably because of Covid and they never recovered

[@Fyyt]

As if that's your first time to Santa Maria, knowing you went to cuba 30 times!?

[@jenniferfisher4912]

First time to that beach- not first time to Santa Maria 🏄‍♂️

[@epa1413]

Am I asking myself why is nobody there? Why is the reason, the real reason?

[@Finding-Fish]

Low season September Hurricane season

[@epa1413]

That beach should be full of Cubans, where are they?

[@kamski7953]

Have you ever been to Pullman cayo coco?

[@jenniferfisher4912]

Not yet

[@kamski7953]

@@jenniferfisher4912 I’ve been there 2 times and I’m going again it’s beautiful there. Congrats on 3k subscribers too!!

[@Finding-Fish]

Not yet

[@jenniferfisher4912]

Thanks!!!

[@divasmom04]

I was there in August and I wasn't impressed with the sand flees. I dont agree with you

[@jenniferfisher4912]

✅

[@Finding-Fish]

Did you bring bug spray?

[@shawnirwin2877]

Holguin has better beaches.

[@Finding-Fish]

Which Beach? i want to see it for myself!!!!

[@franktriantafillos5197]

very dirty beach lol just kidding was there a few years ago amazing beach love your videos

[@Finding-Fish]

Lol, Yes the beach was unbelievable, Thanks for watching

[@epa1413]

DON’T TRAVEL TO CUBA!! ABAJO EL COMUNISMO!

[@franktriantafillos5197]

when was this taken which month thank you

[@jenniferfisher4912]

September 2023

[@franktriantafillos5197]

to much seaweed

[@Finding-Fish]

LOL

[@shawnoakes1885]

Are you joking? That beach is stunningly beautiful

[@shawnoakes1885]

You're ridiculous

[@marsha32lou]

How far of a walk to the plaza from the sanctyary?

[@Finding-Fish]

take a free trolly ride, 5 minutes free