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SPORTS IN GRAN
CANARIA (CANARY ISLANDS):
In
Gran Canaria, the absence of extreme temperature
variations makes it possible to practice practically
any type of outdoor sport during any time of the year.
It is for this reason that the island has become a
winter training centre for many European sports clubs
in recent years.The island of Gran Canaria has a long
tradition of spectator sports, such as soccer,
basketball and motor rallies, in addition to
autochthonous sports, such as Canarian wrestling, juego
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GOLF
CLUBS & CAMPS
- DIVING
AND WATER SPORTS
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INDIGENOUS
SPORTS
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- La
Lucha Canaria (Canarian freestyle wrestling):
Historical reference was already
made to the practice of Canarian wrestling in the era of the
ancient settlers of the Canary Islands. The native people used
it to resolve domestic conflict or disputes over land
ownership. The wrestling match takes place in a circle of sand
known as a 'terrero'. Two wrestlers enter the circle with the
aim of knocking down the opponent through a series of
wrestling manoeuvres and counter manoeuvres. The match ends
when one of the wrestlers touches the sand with any part of
the body other than the feet.
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Canarian
freestyle wresting
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An
aspect of this popular sport that provides palpable proof of
its noble nature and which always surprised the early
chronicles and other foreigners who witnessed the sport, is
the gesture of the winner extending the hand to help the loser
to his feet, after which he embraces the loser and accompanies
him to his corner.
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- Vela
Latina:
'Vela latina' or Canarian
lateen sailing regattas are equally popular in Gran
Canaria. The exact origin of this sport is unknown, although
some researchers affirm that the native inhabitants
constructed wooden sailing vessels.This particular type of
sailing involves small boats, which are characterised by their
triangular sails and the disproportionate size of the sails
compared to the boats (hulls). Indeed, the boat is 6.55 metres
in length, 2.37 in breadth and 1.35 in depth. These small
dimensions contrast with the great size of the sails that vary
from 12 to 13.5 metres. These dimensions mean that the boat
cannot be kept afloat without the skilled actions of the crew
members, who have to move the ballast around in order to
manoeuvre the boat.
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Canarian Vela Latina
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MORE
SPORTS
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TENNIS
CLUBS AND TENNIS SCHOOLS
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(Most
of the apartments and hotels provide its guests with its own
sporting facilities)
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Club
de Tenis Center Maspalomas:
Avda. Touroperador Tjaerborg, s/n. Maspalomas. Tlfno.: (34) 928.767.447 ; Fax:
928.770.388 |
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Club
de Tenis Gran Canaria: Beethoven, 4. Las Palmas de
Gran Canaria. Tlfno.: (34) 928.243.434 |
| SKYDIVING
AND PARACHUTING, MULTIAVENTURE |
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PARACLUB
GRAN CANARIA: Skydiving,
Parachuting, Hang-gliding, Paragliding and Flying.
Location: Aeroclub Gran Canaria in Maspalomas (Canary
Islands). www.paraclubdegrancanaria.com |
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invite you to visit our Nature Parks, to know
our particular flora and fauna, to enjoy our
marvellous landscapes, to share our customs,
traditions and culture... and to enjoy with us.
Our service offer is designed to fulfill your
objectives and expectations and it may be
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suggestions are: Guided Trekking, Sea and dam
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- rappel (all-skill levels), Paragliding,
Orienteering, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling,
Mountain biking, Bridge jumping www.limoniumcanarias.com/ |
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