The Melia Cayo Santa Maria All Inclusive Resort opened in December 2003 is set in 12 hectares of grounds, alongside almost 400 metres of white, sandy beach. It owes its name to Santa Maria, one of the small islands in the Jardines del Rey archipelago. A spacious, white sandy beach, crystal-clear, turquoise waters, lush vegetation and abundant fauna have made it a Biosphere Reserve and one of the most exotic locations in the Caribbean.