Live in the Canary Islands Free for Six Months

Win an All Expenses Paid Remote Working Trip in the Canary Islands The Canary Islands Tourist Board are launching a competition today, May 12th, in which one lucky digital nomad will win six months of remote working in the Canary Islands, all expenses paid. The prize will include return flights, accommodation, co-working space and activities…

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Canary Islands – A Golfers Paradise 

From 22nd of April to 9th of May, the focus of the world’s golfing community was on the Canary Islands. The Spanish Archipelago has been chosen as the destination for three consecutive PGA European Tour scoring tournaments, the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open (22 – 25 April), the Tenerife Open (29 April – 2 May) and…

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Uncover the Canary Islands’ Incredible Indigenous Sport: The Shepherd’s Leap

Imagine pole-vaulting down steep slopes, avoiding dangerous terrain. The Canarian folk sport, “Salto del pastor“—translated from Spanish as “the shepherd’s leap” – involves just that! The volcanic origin of the Canary Islands has given the archipelago dramatic landscapes of steep hills, rocky terrain, and sharp cliffs. The Shepherd’s Leap, or Satlo del pastor, is a…

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Irish Olympic Sailing Team Currently Training in the Canary Islands

“We haven’t missed a day’s sailing. Of all the places I’ve been for winter training, this is certainly the most consistent” – Rory Fitzpatrick, Head Coach, Irish Sailing The Irish Sailing Team are one of many professional sailing teams who have chosen the Canary Islands as their training base for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The…

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The Canary Islands: The Perfect Training Destination for Athletes

“Since I’ve come over here, I’ve noticed that results have gone well, and race performances have gone well, especially when I go back home to Ireland“ Says Eoin Flynn, Professional Mountain Runner The Canary Islands has become well-known within the global fitness community as a training and competing destination for elite sportsmen and women. The…

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Lanzarote’s Timanfaya National Park Contributes to the Study for Life on Mars

Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and World Geopark, the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands is known within the global space community for its uncanny geological resemblance to both the Moon and Mars, so much so, that the island’s Timanfaya National Park, has become one of the world’s most important research centres for space exploration….

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Tenerife Declared the First Whale Heritage Area in Europe after Receiving UNESCO World Heritage Site for Cetacean Conservation

The Canary Islands enhance their position as one of the world’s top-rated cetacean-watching destinations. Tenerife’s West Coast has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for cetacean conservation, making it the first Whale Heritage area in Europe with the Responsible Watching certification, a distinction granted by the World Cetacean Alliance. This recognition highlights the value…

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Pandemic Pre-Season: Irish Athletes Can Train in Paradise in the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands has become well-known within the global fitness community for its top-quality training facilities for elite sportsmen and women, with highly qualified professionals and services including sports healthcare, hypoxia chambers and DLF telemetry. This combined with the Canaries’ low number of Covid cases, great weather and diverse landscape make for perfect conditions for…

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