There is something in Lanzarote that occurs under the surface, beyond his lava heart and his lunar landscapes. A calm. A rhythm. A liquid beat that connects with those who immerse themselves in its sea. It is not just a place to swim. It is a place to reconnect.
Swimming in Lanzarote is not simply training, or accumulating meters. It is to melt with an environment that wraps you, challenges you, serene you. Here, every stroke in the sea is an intimate conversation with the Atlantic, and every length in the pool is a ritual of constancy and overcoming. That is why the island has become a favorite destination for swimmers from all over the world, from beginners to elite swimmers, going through swimmers looking for epic challenges in open waters.
An island designed to swim all year
Lanzarote is an aquatic paradise. It doesn’t matter if you are in January or August: the sea always receives you with soft temperatures and transparent waters. The thermometer moves between 18 and 23ºC throughout the year, which allows swimming without the need for neoprene, or with a fine one if you prefer. In addition, many of its beaches are sheltered from the wind and waves, which makes them ideal and safe places to practice swimming in open waters with total safety.
We do not usually have jellyfish, there are no treacherous currents, there are no surprises. Only you, the sea, and the time suspended between one stroke and another.
Perfect beaches for swimming in open waters
We have accompanied José Juan Aranda, elite swimmer and Ambassador of Lanzarote Sports Destination, while traveling the calm waters of Playa Chica and Playa Grande, in Puerto del Carmen. Two connected jewels for those who love swimming freely, surrounded by marine life, submerged lava and light. You will love to swim from one beach to another and enjoy your marine life between stroke and stroke.
But these are just two of the many beaches where you can practice swimming in Lanzarote. Here we leave you five ideal options to start discovering the island from the water:
- Playa Chica (Puerto del Carmen) small, protected and with calm waters. Perfect for swimmers who start in open waters or to work technique in plan and enjoy the fish that live in their rocks.
- Playa Grande (Puerto del Carmen) wide and with beacon zones to swim in a straight line without interruptions. Ideal for those who train distance. It is also the beach where the Sailfish Open Water Lanzarote journey, and the swimming of the mythical Ironman of Lanzarote, recognized as the second hardest Ironman in the world after Hawaii’s!
- Playa Del Redeto (Arrecife) with a large bay of shallow and very protected water. It is usually calm even in windy days.
- Flamingo Beach (Playa Blanca) located to the south, its waters are clear and with hardly any waves thanks to its breakwater. A delight to train bilateral breathing and enjoy the environment.
- Playa de la Garita (Arrieta) for those who are looking for a little more character, since it is one of the surfing areas of the island. Here you can train more open the days when the sea is quiet, but usually with stable conditions. It requires more experience, but it is magical.
Crossings and competitions to challenge you on the island
Training in Lanzarote can also be part of a trip with objectives. Throughout the year, the island welcomes some of the most emblematic open water crossings in the archipelago, ideal for marking a personal challenge, living an unforgettable experience or preparing a longer journey in the future.
These are some of the most prominent:
- I cross the mouth (15 km): Unne Playa Blanca (Lanzarote) with Corralejo (Fuerteventura). A legendary challenge for experiencers with experience.
- Sailfish Open Water Lanzarote: This race has already become a reference that welcomes swimmers from all over Europe. With three modalities, 1.9km, 3.8km or 5km, it takes place in the crystalline waters of Puerto del Carmen and an atmosphere where competitiveness joins good humor.
- Crossing the river: connects the funny with Lanzarote, crossing the narrow crystalline water channel between the two islands. A 3KM sports challenge with current and waves: a challenge with the prize to reach the magical island of La Graciosa.
Each journey is more than a competition: it is a celebration of the link between swimmer and sea.
And for pool lovers, top -level facilities
Can you imagine being able to train all year in a discovered pool? This is one of the immense attractions of Lanzarote! Your own “cabin” of UVA rays in which, in addition to working your swimming technique and preparing for your sports goals, or simply enjoying the pleasure of swimming, you will take a beautiful tan. What else can be asked?
Although the sea is the protagonist, Lanzarote also offers perfect spaces to train in a pool. The island has several Olympic or semi -allypic pools where you can work technique, speed or simply complete your training sessions.
Some outstanding centers to train:
- Club La Santa (Tinajo): 50 -meter outdoor 3 swimming pools, with marked alleys, chronometers and everything necessary for professional training.
- Sports Club Puerto Calero (Puerto Calero): In addition to a complete gym, this sports center has a 25m pool with 6 lanes.
- Sands Beach Active Resort (Costa Teguise): With 7 outdoor pools including a 25m with 8 lanes and a children’s pool, if you come to Lanzarote to swim with your family.
- Barceló Lanzarote Active Resort (Costa Teguise): A 50m outdoor pool with everything you need to train, with streets available to the public.
- Club Santa Rosa (Costa Teguise): The Santa Rosa Club Sports Center has four 25m pools, two exteriors and two interiors, inside the sports center.
Swim in Lanzarote: a well -being that is not measured in times
Swimming is a demanding sport, but Lanzarote also makes it a deeply comforting experience. Here not only do you train. Here you clean stress, breathe deep, you feel the body in equilibrium. The island wraps you with its light, its friendly temperature and its sea that seems to measure for you.
In the images that accompany this blog, you can see José Juan Aranda sliding over the transparent water of Playa Chica during a lonely swimming session. Its rhythm is serene, constant. In group photos, energy changes: smiles, shared goals, companionship waves. Because Lanzarote is also that: a place where you can swim alone or accompanied, at your pace, with your goal, but always in harmony with the environment.
What are you waiting for to take a bathroom in Lanzarote?
Whether you are preparing your next journey, and if you dream of floating in a turquoise sea surrounded by silence and light, Lanzarote is waiting for you.
Make swimming your excuse to know an island that takes care of you, trains you, inspires you.
And remember: here, each stroke not only brings you closer to your goal. He brings you closer to you.
Source: lanzarotesportsdestination.com
