9/01/2020 Sands Beach Resort and Papagayo Bike, the ideal vacation for athletes
The island of Lanzarote is a well-known sports destination, both for sportsmen and women who come for the big events that take place on the island, and for those who usually go there to train. The special characteristics of this island, make it one of the favorite places for those who practice all kinds of sports.

Lately the island is becoming the ideal place for many athletes who want to enjoy a well-deserved vacation, but at the same time do not want to leave their training and lose their shape during their holidays.

From the Cabildo de Lanzarote, some large resorts and different companies related to the world of sport saw a ray of light to promote tourism on the island, they saw that they could take advantage of these movements of athletes to the island, and decided to organize various sporting events, a series of tests and activities under the brand European Sport Destination.

Throughout the year there are important sporting events such as:
 
  • Ocean Lava Arrecife-Lanzarote Triathlon.
  • IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote.
  • La Travesía a Nado La Bocaina.
  • La Travesía de La Graciosa.
  • Font Vella Lanzarote International Marathon.
  • Haría Extreme.
  • Triatlón del Real Club Náutico de Arrecife.
  • La carrera Famara Total.
  • La Sport Zone Disco Night Urban Race Ciudad de Arrecife.
  • Desafío Octava Isla de La Graciosa
  • La Swimrun Lanzarote
  • Lanzarote International Running Challenge
  • And many more… 
But you don't have to be a professional athlete to enjoy a sports holiday on Lanzarote. Most of those who practice sport tourism on the island, seek to stay in shape or seek to improve their own marks by crossing an impressive volcanic landscape and setting new limits and surpassing themselves, as the island's orography is a challenge on itself. The mild climate of the Canaries is ideal for all kinds of outdoor activities and to achieve the well-being and energy that comes from doing sports.

Lanzarote is the perfect place to learn a new sport or to improve yourself. It is the favorite destination for those who want to start surfing, diving, golfing or kayaking, for example.  Also for those who practice running, trekking or cycling, as Lanzarote is known among cyclists for its well maintained asphalt roads, its low traffic and the awareness and respect of drivers towards cyclists, which makes it a safe place to fly on two wheels.
 

“…More and more triathletes are taking advantage of their days off to disconnect and especially to train in Lanzarote…”

Sands Beach Resort, the ideal accommodation for sportsmen and women on Lanzarote.

If you're looking for a place to stay on Lanzarote during your holiday, and you want it to have everything you need to keep up with your training while you're on the island, then Sands Beach Resort is definitely the place.

Our friends at Sands Beach Resort are very involved with the sport, especially with triathlon (they have their own team of triathletes), they actively participate in different sporting events that are organized on the island where they stand out two above the rest, such as the:
 
  • Costa Teguise International Duathlon. Lanzarote's most international duathlon is held in Costa Teguise under the distance 5 km on foot, 20 km by bike and 2.5 km on foot. The duathletes run a running circuit on foot and a road bike circuit with drafting allowed.
  • International Marathon of Lanzarote. With an average temperature of 19ºC the Lanzarote International Marathon takes place in December along a coastal avenue on the island of Lanzarote, covering the municipalities of Costa Teguise, Arrecife, San Bartolomé and Puerto del Carmen. It has three distances (42k, 21k and 10k), awarding each of the different categories by age and gender.

They have developed a special program for athletes, Sands Beach Active, where you can find all kinds of sport-related activities, training, workshops, campus, conferences and excursions.

Among the many triathletes who come to Sands Beach Resort each year, the more or less regular presence of the British Bella Bayliss, 15 times Ironman champion or some "first class" of our TriArmada as Victor del CorralEneko Llanos, Miquel Blanchart or Iván Raña.

Among all the typical characteristics that a resort usually has, such as swimming pools, relaxation areas, beach, etc... at the Sands Beach Resort we find a 25 m. heated pool, a fully equipped gym and two specific rooms for stretching, whether you are a sportsman or not you will be able to enjoy special facilities to stay in shape.

Sands Beach Resort and Papagayo Bike, the ideal vacation for athletes - swimming pool

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Sands Beach Resort and Papagayo Bike, the ideal vacation for athletes - stretching room

Sands Beach Resort and Papagayo Bike, the ideal vacation for athletes - stretching

Sands Beach Resort and Papagayo Bike, the ideal vacation for athletes - exercises

At the Sands Beach Resort facilities you will always find someone doing sports. Whether it's cycling, swimming or any of the other directed activities they do every day, they all have one thing in common: they keep fit and enjoy the outdoors.

If you're passionate about cycling or triathlon, and want to get out and about on the island, whether it's for training or a tour, you'll find one of our bike rental shops right at the entrance to Sands Beach Resort. Our staff will be able to advise you according to your preferences and needs, so that you can get the bike that best suits you.

Sands Beach Resort and Papagayo Bike, the ideal vacation for athletes - papagayo bike store
 

Are you ready to cycle on Lanzarote with us?

If you already know the dates when you will visit Lanzarote on your next vacation or getaway, either to train on the island or to keep fit, do not hesitate to contact us, we will organize the most amazing excursions so you can discover the island of Lanzarote in an original and different way.

Plan your escape through Lanzarote on one of our rental bikes.

Do not hesitate to contact us, we will make available for you the best bikes to tour the island, road bikes, mountain bikes, bikes for stroll, and thus can enjoy your stay on the island.

We have 21 years of experience in the world of cycling.