Cycling Lanzarote – Cycling Holidays in Lanzarote
Lanzarote has great appeal for the off roader and road cycling enthusiasts and the accommodation at the Finca de Paz is perfectly situated for both.
Cycling Holidays in Lanzarote
Cycling holidays in Lanzarote have become very popular in recent years, from the Finca de Paz you can cycle for miles and enjoy the countryside at your own pace and leisure. For the mountain biker there are a variety of rugged trails that go through some of the most beautiful parts of the island with a terrain fit to test the skills of the most experienced off roader. Trails of varying difficulty follow the old shepherds’ paths along the rugged coast lines and across the mountain tops. The sheer variety of terrain available is incredible with panoramic views over the centre of the island.
Visit the beautiful island of La Graciosa
The island of La Graciosa lies off the North coast of Lanzarote. There are daily ferry crossings from Órzola to La Graciosa run by Lineas Romero, the cost is €20 return for an adult and crossings take about 15-20 minutes leaving times are 10:00, 12:00, and 17:00 in the winter and 11:00, 13:30, 18:00 and 19:00 in the summer. There are no surfaced roads and only a few cars on the island so you can only get around on foot or by hiring a bike. You can explore the many sandy trails which follow the coastline, there are some beautiful deserted beaches and the ancient volcanoes in the centre of the island with wonderful views over the island. There are bicycles available for hire on the island, with maps, route advice and pick ups provided if necessary.
Off Road Cycling holidays in Lanzarote
There is an official map called the ‘Plan de Rutas Cicloturisticas’ which you can download using the link below. These routes were created by the local government and take in the 7 municipalities of the Lanzarote and offer a variety of beautiful scenery from all over the island and the 7 routes also range in difficulty, starting from short three hour rides to the entire tour of the island.
Cycling Routes
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Road Cycling holidays in Lanzarote
Away from the main tourist resorts of Lanzarote the roads are mostly empty, the many steep climbs and fast descents make Lanzarote one of the most desirable cycling destinations from the top pro to the ordinary tourer.
The mild winter climate here from September to April makes the island popular for cyclists who want to maintain their levels of fitness throughout the year. Professional cycling teams come to the island to train all year and it is not unusual to see a team of top international cyclists with their back up car cycling up the steep climbs of Lanzarote.
Cycling holidays in Lanzarote
Strong winds in Lanzarote and the many long climbs are perfect for the professional cyclist wanting to reach the peak of his fitness but can also be too much for the average rider. Lanzarote Iron-man competition takes place every year on the island and is widely agreed to be one of the toughest Triathlon events in European. The athletes swim 3.8 km then run a complete marathon of 42 km after which they then have to cycle 180 km. The event takes place within the space of 17 hours.
Many of the islands visitors enjoy their cycling holidays in Lanzarote and you can join this exclusive club.
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