subject: Discover Cuba Overlooking The Sea [print this page] The Cuban waters are ideal for active relaxation. Calm, clear water with little waves most of the year match a pleasantly warm climate. Multiple and well equipped marinas in Cuba are available all along the Caribbean island, offering everything from snorkeling to the coral reef of Jardines del Rey, boating tours in Varadero or to the historic Santiago de Cuba.
At the Marlin Marina in Cienfuegos province, to more than 250 kilometers from Havana, you'll find the traditional hospitality of the people from the coasts, great days for sailing, safaris and tours in marine settings protected by extensive reefs.
The facility is located in the residential and tourist area of Punta Gorda, and currently has 30 berths for boats and drinking water, fuel, electricity, security, customs and shops for supplies.
In 2011 more than 8 000 foreign yachtsmen received such assistance in the midst of landscapes of breathtaking beauty, which today has room for 36 boats. The docks of Marlin Marina will increase this year to 48 capabilities as part of a project to expand services to foreign yachtsmen.
Under the trade name of a fish, the marine is located in the areas of the Club Cienfuegos, in south central archipelago, with vessels for cruises in the Bay of Jagua.
It has a dive center in Rancho Luna beach where, in just one week, customers can obtain an international certification and license for diving anywhere in the world.
It also has a natural refuge to protect the ships in case of a weather phenomenon. To the Marlin Marina enter boats of any country, with flags, for example of France, Germany, Spain and the United States, according to its director, Juan Suarez del Villar.
"The investments have a role in ensuring the activity carried out by the marina with better living conditions on board for tourists, who come for Cuba holidays to Key Largo, Jardines de la Reina, or Trinidad, for about a week."
"They go sailing and enter here, where they stay a week, a month and up to six months, he said. In 2011 almost 36 000 clients participated in offers for sailing along the bay, diving on the coast or "Life on board" modality that allows sailing for several days.
Holidaymakers preferentially choose directed routes toward Canarreos archipelago, and the Jardines de la Reina; the latter considered the greatest stronghold of unspoiled marine life in Cuba. Next to the Marlin Marina stand out beautiful buildings distinguished as tourist destinations such as the Valle Palace, a Cuban eclectic monument, the Jagua Hotel and Castle, the Blue Palace, and the Club Cienfuegos, as well as the Malecon in the city itself.
Cienfuegos is considered the second most important nautical destination of the south coast of Cuba, after the province of Santiago de Cuba. It was founded in 1819 under the name of Fernandina de Jagua by Frenchman Luis Declouet and is popularly known as the Pearl of the South.
