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Sports in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is regarded by some as a paradise for those that love the sea and all the activities that are associated with it. The climate in Gran Canaria is idyllic for those that want to take part in different types of outdoor sports and activities all year round. You will often find various teams and elite professional sport personalities training here during the winter months.
Gran Canaria is good place if you just prefer to sit back and watch. The main spectator sports on the island are football, basketball and motor rallies. They have some home grown sports like Canarian Wrestling, Juego del Palo and Lateen Sailing. Lateen Sailing is practiced on the coast of the capital of Gran Canaria during the months of April and October. Some of the outdoor sports that you can take part in include hiking, rock climbing, cycling and trekking. There are also a plethora of water sports to keep you occupied on the island.
Roque Nublo is a good place to go rock climbing. Alternatives to this are El Palmés, in El Toscón de Tejeda, Betancuria in Ayacata or Narices, which is at the foot of the north face of Roque Bentayga, but climbing is restricted here because it’s of archaeological value. Gran Canaria has the perfect climate for sailing, close to the land you will find mild winds for beginners and for those adrenaline junkies, head further out for some stronger winds. The key areas for those wanting to participate in this activity are Las Alcaravaneras bay and Las Canteras. If you’re on the east coast, Pozo Izquierdo beach is an ideal place for windsurfing and in your in the south, Maspalomas and Mogán are good places to go. Gran Canaria has many spots a long the coastline that are great for surfing and bodyboarding. The best areas in the north region are Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Gáldar.
In the east region best surfing area is Pozo Izquierdo and in the south you should head for Arguineguín. For those of you that prefer deep sea fishing then look no further. Gran Canaria has great fishing conditions and a wide range of species. Record breaking game fish have been caught, the long list includes: blue marlin, billfish, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, atlantic bonito, barracuda, albacore and many others.
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