Playa is an ideal place to relax in – to kick back your
feet and simple do nothing for a while. But it is also a place
for the sporty type, those who love to stay active. Playa
has a lot to offer sports wise. Let’s see if any of
the following take your fancy…
DIVING: Playa has
great corral reefs bordering the coastline, which are simply
teeming with exquisite species of marine life. Part of the
biggest barrier reef in the world, second only to Australia’s
Great Barrier Reef, it attracts many diving enthusiasts.
In Playa itself you will find several diving stores carrying
any equipment you may need on all kinds of different dives.
FISHING: With the rich
marine fauna and flora, Playa has an incredibly broad range
of fish swimming in its waters. It is renowned for a great
fishing location and frequented by many fishing enthusiasts.
SAILING: Another active
yet relaxing option is chartering a catamaran or small sailboat
and making a day cruise of it… Spectacular weather
ensure perfect sailing conditions to enjoy the Caribbean
sea with your family and friends.
OTHER WATER SPORTS: Of
course, other popular water sports such as snorkeling, kite
surfing and wind surfing are also available.
PARASAILING: a rather
more daring option, gazing down on your holiday destination
from the heavens offers an original, thrilling and very
different viewpoint.
GOLFING: What is a spectacular
beach town, seaside resort without decent golfing facilities?
The kinds of crowds that Playa attracts certainly calls
for a first rate golf course, and it has one! South of Playa’s
main center, in a place called Playacar, you will find an
18-hole course designed by Robert van Hagge.
SPORTS CENTER: Referred
to in Playa as the “Unidad Deportiva”, this
center has sporting facilities for those who enjoy tennis
and basketball.
HEALTH CLUB: there
are several well equipped gyms where you can join yoga,
toning or aerobics classes and do some weight training.
