Sporting activities tend to be related to the sea, Lanzarote is perfect for windsurfing, swimming, diving, surfing, and fishing. The resort of Costa Teguise is famous for its excellent windsurfing conditions while Famara and La Santa, in the west, have some of the best surf in the world. For land based activities the rocky Volcanic terrain of Lanzarote provides the ideal environment for mountain bike enthusiasts or those that just fancy a relaxing day exploring the island via cycle.

In Puerto del Carmen there are numerous diving schools, jet ski hire, parasailing and much more. For an alternative to water based activities the resorts have professional gyms which provide sporting facilities including squash and tennis.