Multisport · Canary Islands

Best Sports Hotels in
the Canary Islands 2026

Olympic pools, 80km cycling routes, athletics tracks and 60+ sports disciplines. The Canary Islands host Europe's finest active holiday resorts.

Why Choose the Canary Islands for Sport?

No European destination offers the combination of climate, terrain, and infrastructure that the Canary Islands provide for serious athletes and active holidaymakers. Three resorts — Club La Santa, Barceló Lanzarote, and Playitas Resort — are recognised globally as the benchmark for sports resort infrastructure. Together they've hosted thousands of national teams, professional squads, and serious amateurs every year since the 1990s.

300+
Training days per year
60+
Sports at Club La Santa
7
Pools at Playitas
2
Ironman events hosted annually

Top Sports Resorts — Canary Islands

Club La SantaLanzarote · 60+ sports · 3×50m pools · Athletics track · From €110/night Barceló Lanzarote Active ResortLanzarote · Olympic pool · Cycling · Hypoxia · From €130/night Playitas ResortFuerteventura · Europe's largest sports complex · 7 pools · From €115/night

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✈ Iberia flies direct to Lanzarote (ACE) and Fuerteventura (FUE). Year-round schedule from Madrid and Barcelona. Search flights with Iberia →

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best sports hotels in the Canary Islands?
Club La Santa (Lanzarote), Barceló Lanzarote Active Resort (Lanzarote), and Playitas Resort (Fuerteventura) are the top three. All offer Olympic pools, cycling centres, and professional multi-sport infrastructure.
Are the Canary Islands good for sports tourism?
The Canary Islands are one of Europe's top sports tourism destinations: year-round sunshine, volcanic terrain, calm Atlantic waters, and facilities built specifically for serious athletes. They host Ironman Lanzarote, multiple cycling stage races, and dozens of international triathlon events annually.
What sports can I do in the Canary Islands?
Cycling, triathlon, open-water swimming, windsurfing, kitesurfing, running, athletics, tennis, padel, golf, and team sports are all available across Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Club La Santa alone offers 60+ sports disciplines.