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. Sun sea and sand may be ok for some tourists, buit if you are like me the thought of simply lying on a beach for a couple of weeks is mind numbing. Sure it’s great to unwind but variety is after all the spice of life.
On The Water Or On The Land
Lanzarote offers the ideal conditions for a sports activity holiday – thanks to its wonderful year round climate, this makes it possible to participate in a whole range of leisure options at any time of the year.
It’s not just watersports though but also on dry land and on water – where visitors can try their hands at everything from windsurfing to deep sea fishing.
Lanzarote Accommodation
Holiday rental accommodation for example Lanzarote villas and apartments can be rented much more cheaply than on many other Spanish holiday islands. Getting to Lanzarote couldn’t be simpler either as cheap flights to Lanzarote are available from virtually very airport across the UK.
The Iron Man Contest
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.
Getting In The Saddle
Cycling is also a very popular activity holiday – as the island’s mountainous terrain and year round fine weather make it an ideal spot for cyclists looking for some warm weather training conditions. Many stay at the La Santa sports complex in the north of the island, which enjoys a good reputation internationally as a high quality sports break camp.
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 holidays are also big business – with numerous companies offering full blown breaks as well as daily yacht charters. Most of which depart from one of two marinas on Lanzarote at Puerto Calero and Marina Rubicon 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 leisure activity vacation destination.
