José Carlos Hernández, an international athlete from Lanzarote, shares five exercises that should never be missing from your training routine The new year always brings with it new resolutions, which often include exercising regularly, eating more healthily, and (why not) signing up for a challenging sporting event that will serve as motivation to take your… Read More
Andrés Cendán and Bella Bayliss take the victory at Lanzarote International Duathlon
Costa Teguise was once again the scene of a great sporting event On Sunday 2nd February, on a day that felt more like summer than winter, one of Costa Teguise’s most legendary events was held once again – the Lanzarote International Duathlon. The participants of the event had to complete a 5-km run followed by… Read More
Diego Van Looy and Aroa Merino win the 29th Font Vella Lanzarote International Marathon
Emotions were running high at the start of the wheelchair race, following a minute’s silence in memory of Marieke Vervoort Nearly 2,800 participants crossed the finish line of the 29th Font Vella Lanzarote International Marathon last Saturday (7th December). The event is organised by Sands Beach Active and the local Island Council’s Sports Department, and… Read More
Kasper Laumann and Marije Geurtsen take the overall win at the Lanzarote International Running Challenge
With a format of 4 consecutive days of racing, the challenge has been gaining in popularity over the past 20 years, and it has now become an important event for many athletes The Danish athlete Kasper Laumann, who has won the past three years in a row, and the Dutch athlete Marije Geurtsen, who dominated… Read More
10 Tips for Runners by José Carlos Hernández
The Olympic athlete, who competed in London in 2012, offers his basic tips on how to prepare for a race physically and psychologically Lanzarote is an island that offers running enthusiasts the opportunity to practice their favourite sport in unique natural spaces all year round. After the summer period, a good way to… Read More
Discover landscapes from another world along the trails of Lanzarote
The island has amazing natural spaces that will surprise walkers and trail runners who are curious to explore the landscape in a different way If you love hiking new trails or practicing trail running during your holidays, you’re in for a treat! On Lanzarote you will find unbeatable conditions for the practice of these… Read More
Sports events in LanzaroteESD during May
One of the most eagerly awaited months in our sports calendar at Lanzarote European Sports Destination is here! Triathlon, running, swimming and sailing are the modalities that you are able to enjoy throughout this month It is easy to understand why May is one of the most awaited months by many sportsmen and women when… Read More
10 reasons to choose Lanzarote as your sports destination
The weather, scenery and accommodations are just a few of the things to consider when organizing your next trip to a sports destination, but we will help you discover more reasons why you should visit Lanzarote European Sports Destination When you begin to prepare for your next sports season, among the many questions that… Read More
Alejandro Santamaría and Tessa Kortekaas won the VIII Eighth Island Challenge
Santamaría, from Madrid, has won his third title after winning the 2016 and 2018 challenge, while Dutchwoman Kortekaas, currently living in Lanzarote, managed to win for the first time On Saturday morning, the VIII edition of the Eighth Island Challenge started out with 553 participants eager to face the challenge of La Graciosa while enjoying… Read More
Ludwig Lefevre and Veele D’Haese emerge victorious at the 28th Font Vella Lanzarote International Marathon
Under the clear skies and bright sun of Lanzarote on Saturday, 8th December, a total of 2,400 runners crossed the starting line of the 28th edition of the Font Vella Lanzarote International Marathon The spectacle started at 8 o’clock in the morning when this key event in athletics started from Sands Beach Resort, Costa Teguise.… Read More