5. Horse Racing and Polo
There’s an elite equestrian heritage in Barbados. The Garrison Savannah, one of the oldest tracks in the Americas, has an active racing calendar that attracts jockeys from all over the world. The biggest race, the Sandy Lane Gold Cup, takes place in March. There are also five world-class polo fields on the island, with a regular roster of matches from January to May. Visitors can while away an afternoon in a beautiful setting cheering on this thrilling spectator sport.
6. Cricket
Cricket is considered the national sport of Barbados, and they take it very seriously here. In fact, the greatest all rounder ever, Sir Garfield Sobers, is hailed as a Barbados national hero. Even if you don’t know much about the game, its a worthy local experience to take in while visiting the island. You’ll see casual games being played in community fields, beaches and streets all over the island. Major matches are held at the Kensington Oval, which has been around since 1871. It was renovated into a state-of-the art stadium before the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2007.
