| Lanzarote is, and has been for several years one of | | | | pursuits. Are you a horse rider? If so there are |
| Europe's favorite tourist destinations. The sub tropical | | | | several stables on the island offering everything from |
| climate almost guarantees good weather no matter | | | | guided pony trekking to horse rental for the more |
| what time of year you choose to visit. This climate | | | | experienced rider, or you could even try your hand |
| combined with excellent beaches and the | | | | at camel riding! Do you prefer to be up there with |
| geographical location, just three to four hours flying | | | | the birds? If so try your hand at para gliding or flying |
| time away from most parts of mainland Europe, are | | | | a micro-light aircraft, both are great fun providing you |
| what draw so many families to the island each and | | | | have a head for heights! Quad biking, cycling, |
| every year. | | | | go-carting, beach volley, tennis, squash, paddle tennis, |
| However, Lanzarote is not only a family holiday | | | | etc. etc. etc. are just a few of the land based sports |
| destination, it is also the destination of choice for | | | | that you can take part in on Lanzarote. |
| many people looking for a holiday with plenty of | | | | If you are a serious sports fanatic, check out La |
| possibilities for sporting activities. whether you are a | | | | Santa Sport. La Santa Sport is a complex on the |
| family man who likes to fit in a round or two of golf | | | | northern coast of Lanzarote, just outside the small |
| whilst on holiday or a professional sports person | | | | village of La Santa. This is one of the worlds premier |
| looking for advanced training facilities, you will find it | | | | training venues for professional sports people. The |
| here on this tiny island. | | | | facilities are second to none and if you take an |
| Lanzarote has long been known as a mecca for | | | | apartment here you could find that your next door |
| surfers and wind surfers from around the globe, | | | | neighbour is Jensen Button, or some other legend |
| many international competitions taking place here | | | | from the sporting world. Many of Europe's top |
| annually. These are not however the only two water | | | | competitive sports people come here to train, most |
| based activities that are available here. From scuba | | | | notable are the cyclists who come to the island to do |
| diving to big game fishing, and sailing to kite surfing or | | | | their Winter training unhindered by the weather |
| sea kayaking, whatever your water based sports | | | | conditions prevalent in the rest of Europe. |
| preferences you will more than likely find them to be | | | | European heats of the gruelling, world famous |
| available. | | | | Ironman competition also take place on Lanzarote on |
| If water sports are not your passion you could try | | | | an annual basis, so if you are more of a spectator |
| your hand at any number of land or air based | | | | than a participator this could be for you. |