Ernest Hemingway is a big attraction in Cuba. Although he was an American he lived in Cuba for many years.

He fished at the Cojimar dock (above) in his boat, Pilar, which is on display at his home which you can visit.

This is his living room. You can see most of his house, including the upper airy room he wrote his books and his typewriter which is up a very narrow staircase clinging to the side of the building.  A guard there can take a picture of it if you give them a tip.

While in Cuba, he wrote Old Man and the Sea in an 8 week whirlwind writing session, and received the telegram about being awarded the Nobel Prize while there.

Click on the below for the book, and a documentary.