Europe's premier triathlon island. Year-round sunshine, iconic volcanic routes, Olympic pools and elite facilities that have prepared world champions.
Lanzarote has been synonymous with triathlon since the inaugural Ironman Lanzarote in 1992. The island offers a unique combination of flat and rolling volcanic terrain perfect for cycling, calm Atlantic waters ideal for open-water swimming, and year-round temperatures averaging 22°C. Two world-class resorts — Club La Santa and Barceló Lanzarote Active Resort — provide Olympic-standard infrastructure within minutes of each other on the northwest coast.
Both resorts are within 20 minutes of each other and both are excellent. Club La Santa is the specialist choice: it is a dedicated sports complex with no distractions, deep triathlon heritage, and facilities that pros use. Barceló Lanzarote is better if you want a hotel experience alongside your training — more comfort, a bigger spa, and a slightly more relaxed atmosphere. Serious athletes with structured training plans tend to prefer Club La Santa; athletes combining a holiday with training tend to prefer Barceló.