Havana

Cuba’s capital and the most crowded city Havana is the most important tourist centre of the island. Most tourists prefer to stay in this region only. Havana’s cultural environment and nightlife is much livelier when compared to the other cities. The most popular sightseeing in the whole city is Old Havana, the historical city centre and a Unesco World Heritage Site. The atmosphere of the old city and Central Havana is clearly remnant of the Spanish reign, while the strong influence of the USA is reflected in Vedado and Playa –with privilege to Siboney and Miramar, the area of consulates. The buildings in Havana can be from various styles and periods in architecture, from colonial Spanish to baroque, neoclassical, art nouveau, art déco, eclecticism and modern movement. The most popular beaches in this area are found in Playas del Este, which is 20-30 km outside the city.