The path to sporting success starts here
The Canary Islands are the chosen destination for professional athletes from across the globe to prepare for competition. With mild, stable temperatures year-round, modern facilities, and unique natural settings, the archipelago creates the perfect conditions for high-performance athletic training. This privileged environment has established the islands as a hub for international competitions, cementing their status as a leading centre for professional sport in Europe.
One archipelago, countless disciplines
The world’s best choose the Canary Islands
Discover why the archipelago is key to their preparation.
Why train in the Canary Islands?
1. Ideal climate, all year round
Train without checking the weather forecast. 23ºC in summer, 19ºC in winter, 4,800 hours of sunlight and low humidity. Unique conditions in Europe to make the most of every day and push your performance to the limit.
2. Natural arenas for every discipline
Volcanic coastlines, endless trails, dunes, roads and summits. The islands bring together multiple types of terrain and microclimates to train for any discipline in any condition.
3. From sea level to 2,300 metres
Train at altitude to boost your performance and enhance your aerobic capacity. The archipelago’s unique topography allows for hypoxic sessions in the morning and recovery by the sea in the afternoon.
4. Recover faster and more effectively
Mineral-medicinal waters, sea breezes rich in negative ions, vitamin D and specialist centres: the perfect combination for muscle recovery, strengthening your system, and returning to training without fatigue.
5. A water sports paradise
Over 1,500 km of coastline to train for sailing, surfing, triathlon or open-water swimming. Clean waters, consistent trade winds, and a varied marine environment to enhance your performance.
6. Just four hours from Central Europe
The Canary Islands are served by eight airports, six of them international, with regular flights from over 147 European cities.
The venue for major international competitions
The Canary Islands are an international benchmark for hosting elite sporting events. The archipelago hosts fixtures such as IRONMAN Lanzarote, Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB, Transvulcania, Lanzarote International Regatta, Transgrancanaria and Frontón King.
Ironman Lanzarote
One of the world’s most demanding due to its orographic conditions.
Transvulcania
An emblematic ultratrail race across the volcanic trails of La Palma.
Training centres for every discipline
The Canary Islands are home to over thirty sports and technical training facilities, equipped with the latest technology and first-rate teams, ready to host elite athletes and teams.
Training centres for all types of athletes
The archipelago boasts multiple specialised facilities with the capacity to host over 3,000 professional sportspeople simultaneously.
Top training professionals specialising in sports medicine
Physiotherapists, nutritionists and sports medicine specialists work across the Canary Islands to ensure every athlete can train, recover and perform at their peak.
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