Oct 20 2010
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.
Land Or Sea?
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
Holiday accommodation Lanzarote holiday apartments can be rented much more cheaply than on many other Spanish holiday islands.
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.
On Your Bike
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
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.
Lanzarote has a wealth of activities to keep even the most ardent activities enthusiast going for weeks making sure it is the ideal leisure activity holiday centre.
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