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Cienfuegos, on the south coast, is an attractive, breezy seaport, sometimes described as the pearl of the south, with a Caribbean feel to the place. Once known as Fernandina de Jagua, it has its fair share of legends about pirates and corsairs. A couple of dive lodges to the south, a marina and a naval museum add to its nautical emphasis, although the beaches in this area are pleasant but not worth going out of your way for. Most of the city’s festivals are based on seafaring activities and there are many regattas and races for yachts, power boats, kayaks and rowing boats. French immigrants at the beginning of the 19th century influenced the development and architecture of the city, which is a fascinating blend of styles including a heavy presence of art deco buildings in its residential streets. Highlights are the Tomás Terry theatre and the Ferrer palace both remarkable buildings from the 1890s, the heyday of Cienfuegos’ prosperity. The city was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2005.
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