Barbados Sports and Leisure Holidays...
Barbados
sports cover almost every discipline under the
sun...
that’s why there has been such a significant growth in the
sports tourism market in Barbados.
So whether it’s amateur or professional you’ll find
it here on the island...
actually
there was a time when the warm tropical weather and the beautiful
beaches determined a vacation in Barbados.
But over the last twenty-five years holiday seekers have come to expect
much more than sun, sea and sand from their Barbados vacation.
I
know with Barbados being such a small island its difficult to believe,
but the island really is choc full with a wide range of sports and
leisure activities to do.
Most Barbados sports take place in a real carnival like
atmosphere… add to this unique atmosphere you’ll
find weather conditions that favour sporting activities all year round.
It
is these qualities that make sports in Barbados so endearing to
competitors and spectators the world over.
So if you are planning a club tour or pre-season training camp Barbados
is the ideal place to look for your sports vacation packages.
Below
is list of all the Barbados sports that can be part of your holiday in
the sun package. Here you’ll find a lot of detail information
about each sport …
Barbados Cricket
The spectator appeal of cricket is most noticeable when the English and the Aussies are in town, at this time Kensington Oval; the island’s premier cricket venue is at its most enthralling…
Nothing beats the friendly rivalry at cricket. The atmosphere is electric as fans heckle each other by sing nursery rhymes like...
London Bridge is falling down or the very popular rally round the West Indies.
Click here to find out more about cricket on the island...
Barbados Horse Racing
The premier event is the prestigious Sandy Lane Gold Cup, which for the last twenty-eight years has been held during the first week of March.
The gold cup, which features a festive entertainment package... with, choreographed dances and a high quality field of horses has captured the imagination of both visitors and locals alike since its inception in 1982.
Click here Learn more about horseracing in Barbados
Barbados Marathon
Every year hundreds of visiting athletes and spectators from all over the world descend on this idyllic paradise during the first week of November for this challenging but fun run in the sun.
Learn more about the Run Barbados Marathon
Barbados Motor Sports
It has even gained a large international following over the last eight years as hundreds of competitors and friends from around the world visit the island to take part in the Barbados Rally Carnival.
It has become an integral part of the sports tourism package offering visiting competitors, their families and friends a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the fast pace of motor sports...
Combined with the leisurely laid back atmosphere of one of the most idyllic vacation paradises anywhere in the world.
Take a look at what motor sports in Barbados has to offer...
Barbados Polo
Although it has been a part of the sporting landscape in Barbados for over one hundred years many visitors are still caught by surprise when they see a game in progress.
So if polo is your game you can catch a game at one of the world-class polo fields here on the island…
To learn more about Polo in Barbados click here
Barbados Banks Hockey Festival
This exciting hockey festival takes place during the last week of August and has been an annual fixture on the Barbados sports tourism calendar since 1986.
And over the last twenty-three years numerous clubs from all over the world have travel to this island paradise to take part in this fun one-week tournament…
Learn more about the Barbados Banks Hockey Festival
Barbados Water sports
It is the ultimate destination for the water sports enthusiast that’s why thousands of people descend on the island’s spectacular beaches every year to take part in surfing, diving, snorkeling, sailing and fishing.
Barbados Golf
But it’s not just the ideal natural conditions that make this destination so special… golf in Barbados offers the enthusiast a wide variety of options to suit everyone's skilled level and pocket.
Here is a closer look at golf in Barbados...
Barbados Football
These include teams from the United Kingdom, North America and throughout the Caribbean…
So if you are passionate about football, idyllic tropical weather and sizzling nightlife activity then the Barbados Masters Football festival is the ideal holiday package for you.
To learn more about Barbados International Masters Football Festival click here
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