Few Caribbean destinations match Havana when it comes to variety and quality of beaches. From quiet coves perfect for snorkelling to long stretches of palm-fringed sand made for sunset walks, here are the beaches that local guides recommend and returning travellers keep coming back to. 1. Old Havana Old Havana is the city-center (downtown) and one of the 15 municipalities forming Havana, Cuba. It has the second highest population density in the city and contains the core of the original city of Havana. The positions of the original Havana city walls are the modern boundaries of Old Havana. 2. Malecón Seafront The Malecón is a broad esplanade, roadway, and seawall that stretches for 8 km along the coast in Havana, Cuba, from the mouth of Havana Harbor in Old Havana, along the north side of the Centro Habana neighborhood and the Vedado neighborhood, ending at the mouth of the Almendares. Explore our complete catalogue of beaches and waterfront properties to find the one that fits your vacation style — quiet luxury, family-friendly action, surf-and-adventure or backpacker-friendly relaxed.