Isla de la JuventudNueva Gerona - Other Cities and Attractions Basic Information Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth) is situated about 100 km off the south coast of mainland Cuba and is home to some of Cuba’s most important agricultural farmland and is a key producer of citrus fruits for export. The standard of living is generally higher, largely due to the preponderance of well cultivated, arable land which makes the problem of food shortages less pronounced than on the mainland.
The island is split into 2 fairly distinct topographical sections, north and south, and is dissected by a large swamp which runs from the southeast coast to the southwest coast. The north is generally flat and dry although there are a few marble hills near Nueva Gerona and the area is heavily farmed for citrus fruits. The harvesting of the grapefruit in January is marked by one of the country’s biggest and best festivals. The beaches in the north are black sand and generally disappointing, in the south there are some superb white sand beaches, so if you want a holiday centred around palmfringed beaches and calm crystal-blue seas then the south coast of the Isle of Youth is a good a place as any. The Cayeria del Norte is made up of 5 islands; Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Sabinal, Cayo Santa Maria and Cayo Romano. The Cayeria del Norte is still largery underdeveloped and is an ideal place for those looking for a peaceful and relaxing beach holiday. | |
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The Isle of Parrots, The Isle of Pirates, The Isle of Treasure, The Isle of Pines and nowadays, The Isle of Youth are the different names that this island has received. Columbus discovered it on his second journey to the New World.