Life in Antigua Barbuda

Sir Vivian Richards stadium. Our roads can
be narrow and hilly so take care to keep well
to the edge of the road and face oncoming
traffic. Alternatively, for something more
organised and enormous fun, contact the
Antigua Hash House Harriers, (Tel: 461 0686).
Not necessarily for the super-fit, there are
fascinating parts of Antigua to discover on
foot.
FOOTSTEPS HIKING
Fig Tree Drive, Tel: 460 1234/773 2345
Discover the hidden secrets of our rainforest. Dassa,
your knowledgeable guide, will lead you to Signal Hill
where you can enjoy a breathtaking 360 degree view of
the island. Tours take approximately 2 hours. Custom
tours to Rendezvous Bay also available.
HORSE RIDING
A very popular four-legged recreation!
Some hotels have local horses and operators
outside their gates for gentle beach
saunters, but we also cater to those who
wish for a professional, more organised ride.
SPRING HILL RIDING CLUB
Falmouth, Tel:773 3139
Home of the Antigua Barbuda Horse Society (ABHS),
this superb Caribbean horse riding centre is set amidst
gorgeous countryside and near the sea. Horse riding
lessons are offered by a professionally trained instructor.
There are trail rides through the scenic countryside
with treks to the beach where you can swim with your
horse in the warm Caribbean sea.
TENNIS & SQUASH
Most tennis courts, many floodlit, are part of
hotel amenities and are reserved for guests.
If your hotel doesn’t have courts, a call to another
hotel should result in a reservation.
Most hotels have a weekly guest tournament
and clinics, and many have their own
tennis professional for instruction. Antigua
also has first-rate, glass-backed squash
courts.
HALYCON COVE BY REX RESORT
Dickenson Bay, Tel: 462 0256
This resort has four tennis courts available for rent.
Equipment can also be rented from the hotel and balls
are provided. Enjoy a good game of tennis while being
cooled by the fresh breezes of the Caribbean Sea. Tennis
lessons also available.
JOLLY HARBOUR SPORTS CENTRE
Jolly Harbour, Tel: 462 7771 ext 630
Boasting four tennis courts, (two artificial and two
hard) along with one squash court, the sports centre is
open 7 days a week from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm (last booking
taken at 5.00 pm). Resident tennis pro, Earl Grant, is
available to coach all ages and standards. Private and
group sessions are offered. Equipment is also available
for rent.
TEMO SPORTS
Falmouth Harbour, Tel: 463 6376
Located adjacent to the Antigua Yacht Club in Falmouth,
Temo offers tennis on floodlit synthetic grass courts and
two excellent glass-backed squash courts. Equipment can
be rented or bought from the sports shop. There are facilities
to show international sporting events via satellite TV.
Photo: Shelly Chadburnn
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