The province of Villa Clara is a traditional sugar, cattle and mineral producer. Excellent coffee grows on its southern mountain slopes, as does one of Cuba's important tobacco crops. Hence Santa Clara has always been an important commercial center and today houses one of Cuba's largest universities. 

A recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys of Cayo Santa Maria has helped open the beautiful virgin beaches to tourism. This location is perfect for water aquatic lovers. 

Beaches

Accessible by a recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Villa Clara's northern coast counts two pristine beaches. The waves are bigger this island as it is more exposed to the streams of the Atlantic Ocean. 

This location is perfect for water sport lovers: - Cayo Santa Maria, with 11 km of spectacular sands, is set in a beautiful natural surrounding. 

The isle of Las Brujas has 2 km of virgin beach. - Cayo Ensenachos is a tiny island with two beautiful beaches, Playa Megano and Playa Ensenachos Climate The temperature varies between 25 and 27C. Coral reefs create a barrier producing gentle waves and breezes. Sunny days and pleasant tropical climate allow the beach season to extend throughout the year.