TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN GRAN CANARIA
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 del palo (lit. pole game), and lateen sailing.
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- La Lucha Canaria (Canarian freestyle wrestling): Historical reference was already made to the practice of Canarian wrestling in the era of the ancient settlers of the Canary Islands.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. |
 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. |
 Canarian Vela Latina |
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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 |
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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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· MULTIAVENTURE LIMONIUM: We 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 tailored to suit special needs. Some of our suggestions are: Guided Trekking, Sea and dam Kayaking, Canyonning, Multiaventure, Climbing - rappel (all-skill levels), Paragliding, Orienteering, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Mountain biking, Bridge jumping www.limoniumcanarias.com/ |
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