Along El Malecón, Havana's legendary seafront road, capture the spirit of the city. Behind its ocean spray-battered buildings are narrow streets lined with bars where people dance at all hours.

Facing the sea
The 7-km stretch of seawall protects the city from the assaults of the ocean. But it's alive with people who go there to fish, play the guitar, dream of nearby America... and always come back.

Viva la salsa!
Step inside the Casa de la Trova and you think you're at the Buena Vista Social Club. If you feel like dancing, drop in at the Association des Canariens de Cuba: the orchestra plays boleros and salsas one after the other.