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According to a legend the place was called Maria La Gorda because of an overweight woman who was abandoned at the beach after being kidnapped by some pirates on the coasts of Venezuela. She was forced to sell her body to the buccaneers that from time to time dropped by this isolated part of the island.
Maria La Gorda is an eight 8 kilometer white sandy beach bathed by clear turquoise waters. Its beautiful, well preserved coral reefs and the great variety of marine species, including marine turtles, sharks and many others, turn Maria la Gorda into a real aquarium.
For those interested in exploring the sea bottoms, Maria la Gorda is no doubt one of the best Cuba diving destinations Its rich sea bed, natural diversity and especially the great variety of corals and other marine species make this place many sea lovers´ favorite Cuba holiday destination.
Since the coral reef is so close to the shore in Maria La Gorda, it is not necessary to dive to see the fish and the corals at the bottom.However, there are 39 immersion points located in Maria La Gorda. Among the most popular ones Valle del Coral Blanco, a more than 100 m. long coral wall and Salon de Maria, an 18 m. depth underwater cave, home to many rare fish.
Visitors who travel to Maria la Gorda on holidays can also admire the biggest reservation of black coral in Cuba. When you visit Maria La Gorda on your next Cuba holiday, you will be surprised with the beautiful coral formations, including black corals and different marine species such as barracuda and the red snapper that can be seen just about 14 meters depth.
María la Gorda is considered by many experts one of the best 10 sea bottoms and diving spots in the Caribbean and Latin America because of the many species that live in this area and the natural beauty of the sea bottoms.
A boat takes divers to the different inmersion points twice a day. There is a small hotel in Maria la Gorda, just 55 comfotable bungaloes. Check information on Maria La Gorda hotel and book a room for your next Cuba vacation.