Cuban boleros are their version of a love song, although many are fairly melancholic. The International Golden Boleros Festival takes place every year in the Hotel Nacional de Cuba and other venues in Havana and showcases the finest songs from that year, as well as hosting performances of Cuba’s most-loved Boleros.

The Hemingway International Nautical Club hosts this annual fishing tournament which sees keen fishermen from across the world compete to catch the largest fish.

This popular carnival takes place every weekend throughout July and August. Expect lots of music and dancing as well as processions, outrageous outfits, fireworks, beer, rum and masses of fun.