Costa Mujeres holidays are a cocktail of low-key and lively. Its calling card's an under-the-radar beach, and Cancun's club-heavy city centre is a 20-minute drive away.

Sand-swept shorelines

Costa Mujeres is all about the beach. The almond-coloured seafront here stretches out for 11 miles. Near the village of Punta Sam, you’ll find sunbeds, umbrellas and bite-sized bars lined up along the waterfront. The rest of the swathe’s backed by the occasional palm tree, so it’s got a proper out-of-the-way feel. That said, hop in a cab for 20 minutes and you’ll find yourself in Cancun. Here, you can dine in a gourmet restaurant, before hitting the dancefloor in a top-tier nightclub.

At a Glance

  • Sink your toes into Isla Blanca’s sugar-fine beach
  • Go for a stroll around a Punta Sam’s yacht-filled harbour
  • Treat yourself to a shopping spree in Cancun