St Kitts / Sport

By James Henderson

Cricket

Cricket on St Kitts has developed apace in its international exposure and is a favourite venue now for many tourists, not least for the languid, breeze blown atmosphere at the impressive Warner Park ground in the capital Basse Terre. From the pavilion, sister island Nevis sits somehow beckoning in the distant haze.

Golf

Please see our Special Interest – Golf section.

Health & Fitness

There is a small handful of gyms around the island, some in the hotels, but the gyms located in town also offer day membership. They all would be happy to find a personal trainer for you.

St Kitts Marriott Resort, Frigate Bay North - There is a large gym at the Marriot which permits day membership.

Life Fitness Center, Bird Rock - Gym with a view across Basseterre Harbour. Day members welcome.

Wellness Centre, Basseterre - Set right in town, with an air-conditioned gym. Day members welcome.

Hiking

Please see our Special Interest – Hiking section.

Horse Riding

A pleasant way to view the island from a different vantage point is on horseback – the way the plantation overseers got around in yesteryear. Nowadays you can take a ride along a beach or a trail ride into the rainforest.

Royal Stables, Basseterre - Rides trails up to the rainforest along the old cane tracks and learn how sugar was once made. During the ride you will dismount and walk 10 minutes to a river pool where you can cool off before hitting the saddle again.

Trinity Stables, Palmetto Point - Guided beach rides along the Atlantic coast and into the rainforest.

Horse Racing

Beaumont Park, Dieppe Bay - A newly-built racecourse in the north of St Kitts.

Kitesurfing/Windsurfing

Please see our Beach Life – Kitesurfing/Watersports section.

Scuba Diving

Please see our Special Interest – Scuba section.

Tennis

Many of the hotels have a court and most can provide equipment. If your hotel does not have a court ask at Reception, and they may be able to arrange it for you. Lessons are also easily arranged.