Most visitors to Lanzarote spend most of their time chilling out by a pool or relaxing in the sunshine on the beach. But there are plenty of other tourists who visit the island for a more active break. Some holiday makers can simply not keep still and without some vigourous activity would otherwise get board
Water Sorts Or Land Based activities?
Wet or dry, or will you try your hand at both? The islands great year round climate makes it a real mecca for sports enthusiasts of every stripe. Offering a wide array of sporting activities which can be enjoyed both on dry land and at sea.
Lanzarote Accommodation
Accommodation Lanzarote apartments is easy to find as there are thousands of Lanzarote holiday villas and apartments. There are loads of cheap flights to Lanzarote too thanks to the fact that ow coast airlines operate services from across the UK.
Lanzarote’s Big Event Of The Year
Lanzarote´s major sporting event is the Iron Man contest – which is held every May and which is widely regarded as one of the toughest triathlons in the world. And rightly so – as competitors are asked to complete a gruelling course comprising a 3km swim, 180km bike ride and then a full marathon in temperatures that are often in the 30´s. With 60 out of the 1000 strong field winning a coveted slot in the Iron Man grand final which takes place every year in Hawaii.
Cycling Tours And Holidays
There´s plenty of scope for a superb cycling holiday on Lanzarote. As the islands volcanic terrain provides plenty of dramatic backdrops as well as gruelling hill workouts. Whilst the year round climate makes it an ideal location for cyclists looking for an accessible spot for over winter training. With many booking a stay at the internationally renowned La Santa sports complex in the north of Lanzarote.
Wet And Wild
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. Sailing is also a very popular leisure activity – as there are two purpose built marinas at Puerto Calero and Marina Rubicon in Playa Blanca. Whilst a number of locally based companies offer boat charters for those who would like to have a turn at the helm.
Lanzarote has a literal abundance of quality sporting activities to suit all manner of tastes and levels of experience ensuring that it stays the most popular sporting activity holiday destination.
