Playa Sirena, Cayo Largo
Cayo Largo del Sur · Cuba
Cuba's resort island where sunbathing without swimwear is tolerated on the resort beaches. White sand, resort rules, mixed crowd.
Updated
- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Naturist
- Country
- Cuba
- Water
- Sea
- Best time
- November to April
- Confidence
- Low
Find it
21.6190° N, 81.5720° WCrowd A clothing-optional beach with no particular gay crowd. Families, couples and regulars. Go for the sun and the swim, not the scene.
Getting there
Fly from Havana or Varadero to Cayo Largo; the resorts run boats to Playa Sirena and Playa Paraíso.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Playa Sirena, Cayo Largo?
Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba. The map pin is 21.6190° N, 81.5720° W.
What is Playa Sirena, Cayo Largo like?
Cuba's resort island where sunbathing without swimwear is tolerated on the resort beaches. White sand, resort rules, mixed crowd.
How do I get to Playa Sirena, Cayo Largo?
Fly from Havana or Varadero to Cayo Largo; the resorts run boats to Playa Sirena and Playa Paraíso.
Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.