The Activities

Outdoor activities

  The route from the Sea to the River offers endless possibilities to practice outdoor activities and sports, both individually and by taking advantage of the services of specialized companies. For hiking enthusiasts, the route connects different trails, both coastal and ascending volcanoes and mountains; hiking tours can be arranged in Costa Teguise. Road cyclists can enjoy, among many routes with a great variety of slopes, a Cycle Route of priority use for their sport. Mountain biking enthusiasts have tracks and trails available, including the Sea to River Route itself; it is advisable to avoid leaving them due to the fragility of the natural environment. In Costa Teguise there are several rental companies that also organize guided tours. Triathletes, marathon runners, trail runners, long distance swimmers will find here the ideal environment for training and important annual competitions. Also highlighting the activities of adapted and Paralympic sports. There are several resorts specially equipped for athletes, within the framework of the Lanzarote European Sports Island program. As far as sea activities are concerned, there is a wide offer in Costa Teguise as well as in Caleta de Famara. In Costa Teguise the sheltered bay and good wind conditions offer an ideal setting for windsurfing, kitesurfing and wing foiling. Famara beach, with the nearby San Juan beach, offers one of the best spots in the Canary Islands, and in Europe, for surfing, as well as windsurfing and kitesurfing with waves; surfing is often complemented with activities such as yoga and Pilates. On the Teguise coast, the quiet Jablillo beach, with an abundance of marine life, is ideal for snorkeling, a baptism or an introductory diving course, or Sea Trek, an underwater walk with a helmet. All these activities are also offered for people with reduced mobility and special needs. Along the eastern coast of the municipality there are several options for advanced shore or boat diving. The island of La Graciosa, with neighboring Alegranza, is a true underwater paradise: the protected waters of the Marine Reserve offer an incredible fauna, including angel sharks, groupers and rays, ancient coral formations as in Las Gerardias, and even archaeological remains. And if in addition to land and sea you want to experience emotions also in the sky, it is possible to fly in paragliding from different take-off points along our route. The flight over the cliffs and the beach of Famara, with the services of a specialized company.