Cabo San Lucas Holidays

Head to the most southern point of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and you’ll find yourself at Cabo San Lucas. The area’s famous for its dramatic arching stone cliffs at Land’s End, where sea lions sunbathe on rocks and bob around the harbour. The prom that surrounds the marina is a hive of activity, with seafood restaurants, souvenir shops and shopping malls providing a permanent buzz. The nightlife scene's pretty unforgettable, too – you'll find most of the clubs and cocktail bars on a single strip that snakes inland from the waterfront.

It's almost a novelty to be on dry land in Cabo San Lucas, as so many people come here for boat trips. Nippy speedboats whizz out to the Pacific Ocean to spot humpback whales and dolphins in the wild, and glass-bottomed boats stay closer to home, following the rocky headland to a famous sight known as El Arco, or The Arch. One of the best sunbathing spots about, Lover's Beach, is only accessible by boat, too. Come dusk, you'll see a flurry of activity on the jetties as people flock to yachts and catamarans for sunset sailing on the Sea of Cortez.

If you're keen to explore, there's tonnes on offer around Los Cabos. A 30-minute drive gets you to its quieter partner, San Jose del Cabo, where art walks, cosy taco restaurants and a pastel-painted square set a peaceful tone. A little further on you'll find one of the most unique beaches in the region, East Cape Beach. Wind and surf have carved out incredible rock formations here, and it's bordered by desert trails that are criss-crossed by quad-biking routes. Carry on for an extra hour, and you'll reach a marine reserve that's famous for its snorkelling and scuba diving. Cabo Pulmo is home to whale sharks, sea turtles and massive schools of tropical fish.