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
Wet Or Dry?
Land or sea? What rocks your boat (excuse the pun) 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.
There are loads of cheap flights to Lanzarote too thanks to the fact that low cost airlines operate services from across the UK. Flight times are also quite short from the UK. So once you have transferred to your accommodation from the airport what kind of sporting activities can you start to experience?
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.
Two Wheel Tours
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.
Watersports Galore
There are also plenty of choices for water sports enthusiasts. Divers love the waters around Lanzarote as they offer excellent visibility whilst also containing a wide array of interesting sea life. Surfers flock to the wilder North coast beaches such as Famara to indulge their passion for waves and breaks. 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.
The island of Lanzarote has a wealth of activities to suit all manner of tastes and levels of experience making sure it is the most popular activities holiday destination.
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