Fodor's Expert Review Playa Flamenco

You’ll find the mammoth new Meliá Jardines del Rey along with a few other hotels here, but their presence doesn’t overpower this scenic white-sand beach. (Remember that all beaches are public in Cuba, resorts or no resorts.) A couple of informal ranchones serve lunch here—expect to fork out CUC$15—and offer you a nice break from the confinement of your all-inclusive’s dining options. Tourists often call this stretch of sand “Playa Flamingo.” Amenities: food and drink; parking; toilets; water sports. Best for: snorkeling; sunset; swimming; walking.