Fodor's Expert Review Playa Girón

This windswept stretch of beige sand extends along the length of the Hotel Playa Girón property. Pretty beach umbrellas and lounges for hotel guests dot the beach. Access is through the hotel. Despite the pleasant, colorful umbrellas, the view from the beach is marred by a huge, crumbling concrete sea wall, a barrier against rough Caribbean seas. On the positive side, the wall keeps the inner beach calm for swimming. If you can look beyond the unsightly concrete, sunsets here are beautiful and cooled by strong breezes. Diving and snorkeling sites are a short drive from the beach. Amenities: food and toilets in Hotel Playa Girón. Best for: swimming; sunsets.