The Island Cays (Cayos)

natural heritage

Hundreds of low coral islands — the cayos — ring Cuba with white sand and clear water. The best known, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo and Cayo Santa María, sit along the northern reefs. These pages map the island keys.

Cayo Coco

Ciego de Ávila

Cayo Coco is a cay in Ciego de Ávila province, Cuba. It is known for beaches, beach resorts, diving and snorkeling.

Cayo Guillermo

Ciego de Ávila

Cayo Guillermo is a cay in Ciego de Ávila province, Cuba. It is known for beaches, beach resorts, snorkeling and waterfront.

Cayo Santa María

Villa Clara

Cayo Santa María is a cay in Villa Clara province, Cuba. It is known for beaches, beach resorts, diving and waterfront.