Havana is the capital city of Cuba and is located on La Habana Bay on Cuba’s north coast. Havana has plenty of colourful architecture, vibrant salsa bars and aromatic cigar shops. The city is packed with 500 years of history, architecture and arts, as well as having some beautiful beaches within easy reach.

Fabulous Spanish architecture, classic American cars and a tropical climate make Havana a memorable holiday experience. Whether you are interested in historical sites, monuments, gardens or churches, Havana has it all. Havana is a living museum for vintage cars, so why not start off with a chauffeured spin around Havana in a bright yellow Mustang before visiting a cigar shop or factory. Grab some souvenirs at San Jose Market after a morning relaxing on Playas del Este Beach or visit Cathedral de San Cristobal. Explore the old mansions in Vedado or take a trip down Old Havana to see the historical centre. You can’t miss the Four Plazas of the Revolution or the very colourful Fusterlandia, a small village full of paintings, sculptures and colourful mosaics. Finish your day with a cabaret show or drink cocktails with salsa music. Havana has a fabulous nightlife with its many bars, restaurants and live venues to ensure you can enjoy this vibrant city.

Havana is popular with honeymoon couples, groups or just friends on a holiday together, the city has plenty of hotels, villas and resorts to choose from to make your stay a pleasant one.

Havana Highlights

🧡 Wander in the Old town

🧡 Watch Havana’s famous Malecon at sunset  

🧡 Experience a classic vintage car

🧡 Be amazed at Fusterlandia

🧡 Visit Plaza de la Cathedral

Local Info

Airport

Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) serves Havana.

Currency

The Cuban Peso is the currency used in Havana.

Time Difference

Cuba daylight time, so Havana is 5 hours behind Irish time. (GMT-4)

Weather

The climate in Havana is tropical making it suitable for all year-round holidays. The average temperature is 25°C and can go up to 30’s in the Summer months which also sees more rainfall.