Playa Pilar (Cayo Guillermo, Jardines del Rey) — Turquoise-Water Beach: Huge 15m Sand Dunes + Snorkeling/Diving Reef Spot (Free Public Beach Area)

Playa Pilar is one of the star beaches of Cayo Guillermo in the Jardines del Rey archipelago — warm turquoise water, fine sand, and a “wow” backdrop of huge dunes up to 15 meters, described as the largest in the insular Caribbean. Cuba’s official tourism portal also highlights it as ideal for snorkeling, diving and other water sports, with coral reefs that give you a strong view of marine life.

• Free access to the beach area (self-guided beach day).

• Perfect for: beach lovers, photographers, snorkelers/divers (with tours), families, Cayo Guillermo stays.
• Not ideal if you need heavy city-style facilities on the sand (this is promoted for its natural setting).

• Arrive from the Cayo Guillermo resort area, choose your stretch of sand, swim, and (optionally) snorkel/dive depending on conditions and what you book.

• Tickets / price: No entry ticket is listed on Cuba’s official tourism portal for Playa Pilar itself (treat as a public beach visit).
• Opening hours: no fixed “beach hours” published (it’s an open beach area; transport/tours run their own timings).

• Official location note: Playa Pilar is described as just a few kilometers from the resort area of Cayo Guillermo.
• Time needed: 2—5 hours (or full day if you’re committed).

Cayo Guillermo’s famous Playa Pilar: turquoise water, fine sand, and massive 15m dunes. Great for reef water sports. Free beach-style visit; no official entry ticket listed.