Punta Francés Isla De La Juventud

This beach is the location of the National Maritime Park, accessible by a 90-minute boat ride from the marina just south of Hotel Colony. The white-sand beach is ground zero for divers who head for the reefs just offshore. However, it's also a fine place to lounge, swim, snorkel and enjoy a pristine paradise. Non-divers are welcome to use the boat. There's a small beach-shack restaurant.