The Canary Islands, an ideal place to practice any sport

Among all the corners of the world, there is an enclave that has the habit of bringing together elite sportsmen and women in the process of preparing for the season. We are talking, of course, about the Canary Islands.

At this time of year it is common to find somewhere on the islands some familiar face of sport. The triathlete Javi Gómez Noya and the motocross pilot Jorge Prado are some of those who have chosen Lanzarote to get physically fit. The mild temperatures in the middle of winter are an invitation to take the plane out for the pre-season here. The Canary Islands, in general, have become a reference point for professional sportsmen and women, who find in this peaceful land what they need to get away from the media hype. Tenerife, thanks to the altitude of Teide, usually brings together the elite of two-wheelers, including Contador and Froome, and the tournament in Maspalomas (Gran Canaria) is a real footballing reference point in December, with such illustrious participants in some of its editions as Bayer Leverkusen or Galatasaray.

There is a wide range of sports on offer and the facilities, such as those of the La Santa club in Lanzarote, are in keeping with the demands of this guest profile. This indirect advertising thanks to social networks has over time translated into an increased interest of the amateur sportsman towards Las Afortunadas, where all kinds of sports can be practised. Water sports are a booming tourist attraction and more and more companies are targeting this public.

Although it sounds repetitive, it is a fact that the climate of the Canary Islands allows, for example surf camp Lanzarote are operational all year round and not during a specific time of the year, as is the case on the peninsula’s coast. At Calima Surf, In any case, the doors are open not only to those who want to enjoy the sea in its different forms, but also to those who like Contador and Froome enjoy on the bike. It is possible to get to know Lanzarote by pedalling along routes with different profiles depending on the level of each person. Yoga and hiking are other activities that can be complemented by water sports. And above all the most interesting things you can find in our surf school Lanzarote, are the following services