Havana feels like walking through a film reel — 1950s Chevys, peeling pastel façades and a soundtrack of son that leaks out of every doorway.
Where to stay
Casas particulares (family-run B&Bs) in Habana Vieja or Vedado give you both the best price and the best window into daily Cuban life.
How to get there
One-stop from London via Madrid or Paris to Havana (HAV) in 12–14h. Bring cash in Euros — cards are widely unreliable.
Don't miss
A night at Fábrica de Arte Cubano (part gallery, part club). Sunset drinks along the Malecón. A day trip to Viñales for tobacco fields and karst mountains.
Highlights
- Habana Vieja
- Malecón sunset
- Fábrica de Arte Cubano
- Vintage car ride
What to pack for Havana
Tried-and-tested kit. Links go to Amazon UK.
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