Sporting and sports Holidays in Cuba, Caribbean
Best Sports Holiday Ideas For Cuba
If you are looking for a sporting or sports holiday or a vacation that is centred on a lot of physical activity, Cuba could be the ideal spot for you. Cubans are natural sportspeople and if you are a group sports person, then the Cuban national sport of baseball is the ideal way to have fun as well as get to know the locals.
For fans of contact sports, boxing is a huge part of the Cuban sporting scene. If you are visiting some of Cuba’smajor cities, you should definitely make some time to watch a few boxing matches.
The biggest attraction in Cuba in terms of sports however, is water sports including scuba-diving, snorkelling, and windsurfing. These are sports that Cuba is perfect for, with its coastline and it already boats 36 
scuba-diving centres. The best places for water sports fans in Cuba are Varadero, the Keys, Pinar del Rio, Guardalavaca, and lastly Isla de la Juventud.
For those who prefer the feel of good solid earth beneath their feet, trekking is also an option in Cuba with the right permits and a local guide to accompany you. The Sierra Mistra range which boasts the highest peak on the island is ideal for trekkers and also possesses some interesting footpaths.
Big fish gaming is another activity that is very popular with tourists and locals alike. Cycling around Trinidad and Santiago are also ways to get a bit of exercise as well as get to see the countryside. For those who love golf, Havana and Varadero are the places to visit.
For animal lovers, tourist farms in Baconao and Trinidad to name a few offer horse–riding as another possible option.
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- For diving, there are outstanding beach and areas on the islands. Cayo Coco beaches and Cayo Largo beaches offer two great locations.
