Explore Cayo Santa Maria
Cayo Santa Maria is a tropical island which lies in the Jardines del Rey archipelago, off of the north coast of Cuba. It is attached to the mainland with a bridge and known for its tropical island features of sparkling turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. These relaxing vibes translate into the underwater world as well. The calm, crystal clear waters filled with a vibrant array of marine flora and fauna create almost a meditative diving experience. These species are attracted to, and live among the coral gardens, caves, tunnels and remnants of old wrecks, which results in some stunning dives. Divers can explore these waters either from the handful of dive centres or from liveaboards. Whether divers are hoping to gain new skills in dive courses or just relax above, and below the water, Cayo Santa Maria is the ideal diving destination.
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Diving in Cayo Santa Maria
There are numerous rock formations which lie upon sandy bottoms which create corridors that divers can swim through of which the walls are often completely coral encrusted. There are some large rock formations which have a system of small tunnels and caves running through them for a nice taste of overhang environment diving. The dive sites are shallower in general which means the sun rays are able to really illuminate the many colours of the marine environment, for a beautiful dive. These features also provide the perfect setting for dive courses, for night dives and for underwater photographers to capture some beautiful underwater shots.
The best Months to dive in Cayo Santa Maria
What enhances the beauty of diving here is the crystal clear water; with visibility averaging around 30 metres, the calm waters as there is a real lack of currents here, and the warm waters; the water temperatures here range between 23 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius.
Between November and April is the dry season, which is also the time of the year with the best, calmest and warmest water conditions. The other months of the year are generally wetter, but due to the warm waters it is still possible to dive.
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