Getting Active on Lanzarote

Most tourists like to spend their holidays in Lanzarote relaxing by a swimming pool or on the beach. But this popular Canary Island, located close to the African coast, is also an ideal destination for those who like to be a little more active than that. Some holiday makers can simply not keep still and without some vigourous activity would otherwise get board

On The Water Or On The Land

Land or sea based activities, what do you prefer? The islands great year round climate makes it possible to enjoy a wide variety of sporting activities and leisure hobbies at any time of the year. Whilst as an island Lanzarote also offers a wide array of watersports too, from kite surfing to canoeing.

Where To Stay

Places to stay on the island such as Lanzarote hotels is easy to find as there are thousands of Lanzarote holiday villas and apartments. Getting to Lanzarote couldn’t be simpler either as cheap flights to Lanzarote are available from virtually very airport across the UK.

The premier sporting event in the calendar on Lanzarote is the annual Iron Man triathlon – said to be the most gruelling event of its kind in the world. The course is certainly daunting as competitors are asked to work their way through a 3km swim, a 180km cycle and then top all of that off with a full marathon. Quite a few of the 1000 plus entrants never see the finishing line – whilst the fastest 60 quality for the Iron Man grand final which is held every year in Hawaii.

Cycling holidays are also very popular – as Lanzarote boasts lots of hilly volcanic and picturesque terrain. The ideal conditions for cyclists in search of somewhere warm and with little rainfall during the winter months. With many of these tourists booking a stay at the well known sports camp, La Santa, which is located in the north of Lanzarote and which enjoys an excellent international reputation.

On The Water

As an island Lanzarote also boasts a fine water sports pedigree – and offers a wide array of activities from kite surfing though to canoeing. Lanzarote is a popular dive holiday destination – thanks to the fact that the waters around the island offer great visibility, as well as fascinating array of marine life. Whilst surfers flock to the wilder and more rugged beaches on the islands north west coastline, such as Famara. Where the wind and wave conditions are simply ideal. Whilst sailing holidays are also growing in popularity too – with a number of companies offering boat charters and training courses. Whilst owners of luxury yachts can moor up at two marinas, Puerto Calero and Rubicon Marina in Playa Blanca.

Lanzarote has a literal abundance of quality sporting activities to suit all manner of tastes and levels of experience to ensure it remains the Canary Islands top activity holiday destination.