The race was attended by nearly 600 triathletes divided over three distances: Supersprint, Olympic and Half The grand finale of the Ocean Lava Planet was again held in Lanzarote, specifically in Puerto del Carmen, and was a highly anticipated event after last year’s edition was cancelled due to the pandemic. Nearly 600 triathletes accepted the… Read More
Feel like a fish in water by practicing freediving in Lanzarote ESD
Spain’s Freediving runner-up talks about the sport and the conditions offered by the island for training all year round It is curious to think that there is a sports discipline which requires you not to breathe, but this is the main quality of the sport of freediving. Freedivers compete either to stay as long as… Read More
An Olympic Spectacle off the Coast of Lanzarote
The island hosted the Lanzarote International Regatta, a qualifying event for various sailing disciplines for Tokyo 2020. Lanzarote became the epicentre of world Olympic sailing this March, thanks to the celebration of the “Lanzarote International Regatta”, a European and African qualifying competition for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This event gave the winners the continental passport to compete in… Read More
Lanzarote, a destination where you can enjoy the wind
Constant regular winds, a temperature range that hardly varies throughout the year and spots for all levels are the main attractions that this island has to offer to windsurfing or kitesurfing lovers Lanzarote, is a classic destination in Europe for its superb all-year round conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing, offering a wide range of spots for… Read More
The opportunity has come to face the VIII Desafío Octava Isla
The island La Graciosa is getting ready to host an event that each year attracts more participants, who are eager to enjoy a mix of Triathlon Cross, Trail, a unique environment where to do the challenges, and above all, lots of fun During this weekend, the quiet sandy streets of La Graciosa, with its peaceful… Read More
UltraBike Lanzarote, the challenge to cover two islands on your MTB
A journey through a unique natural space, Lanzarote, La Graciosa, competition, mountain biking… These are just a few of the ingredients in store for participants in this MTB sporting event, among whom is Alessandro Degasperi, winner of the 2018 Ironman Lanzarote We are now entering the countdown phase towards the start of pedalling of… Read More
The Handbike as Motivation for Competition
Lanzarote is preparing to host the X Vuelta a Playa Blanca on Handbike which will see the participation of 80 “handbikers” of 14 nationalities During this weekend, the streets of Playa Blanca will be the stage for the tenth edition of a competition which has become a fixture in the Lanzarote ESD calendar, and that… Read More
Wawak and Pinterik triumph at the Club La Santa 4 Stage MTB Race Lanzarote
Bartlomiej Wawak won an exciting final of the 4th stage, while Blaza Pinteric dominated from start to finish in each of the races Between the 26th and 29th of January, around 500 participants had the chance to enjoy and suffer (in equal measure) at the 4 Stage MTB Race Lanzarote, organised by Club La… Read More
It’s the start of a new season – find out about the sport events to be held in 2019 in Lanzarote ESD!
The Island of Volcanoes is preparing to host more than 30 top level sporting events in its ESD calendar during 2019 Lanzarote European Sports Destination continues to strengthen its presence on the European scene as an excellent sports destination, not only due to its climate, unique landscapes, sporting infrastructures and its proximity to Europe; but… Read More
Elite athletes choose Lanzarote as the place to train during the winter
Iván Raña, Lucy Charles, George Russell and two-time world Ironman champion, Patrick Lange, are just a few of the athletes that can be found training on the island right now. With the arrival of winter, many elite athletes choose Lanzarote as the ideal destination to continue with their training during the cold season, thanks to… Read More