Women's Fitness returns to Gran Canaria to discover its most sporty and nautical side

 

Gran Canaria promises to boost the island as a sports destination, and Women's Fitness hasn't hesitated to explore its potential. During a press trip organized by the Gran Canaria Tri, Bike & Run , and Gran Canaria Blue associations , the representative of the British magazine focused on exercise, health, and motivation was able to experience the specialized offerings firsthand.

 

 

To experience a good portion of Gran Canaria's many attractions, Women's Fitness split their stay between two accommodations. The first was Marina Suites , a family-run hotel in Puerto Rico that boasts a stunning infinity pool, a terrace for enjoying the sunset, and a nautical theme.

 

 

 

From a sporting point of view, this is the first accommodation in Spain to have opted for a Virtual Cycling Room. This space consists of modern exercise bikes and immersive cycling sessions, which are adapted based on the routes projected on the screen. In addition, its proximity to the beach and the promenade made it easy for the journalist to go out for a run and explore the coast on foot.

 

There was also plenty of free time between training sessions so the guest could unwind with her family. Across from Marina Suites is the Puerto Rico Base Port, from where the Spirit of the Sea catamaran departs for an unparalleled experience. With over 25 years of experience, this vessel offers magical excursions to spot dolphins, turtles, flying fish, and even whales in their natural habitat.

 

 

For the second half of her adventure, the Women's Fitness editor traveled to another of Gran Canaria's outstanding sports resorts: Anfi Emerald Club . This complex, nestled within a golf course and with the ocean as a backdrop, boasts the Anfi Sports Academy , thanks to its facilities focused on triathlon, cycling, and running. There, the journalist was able to enjoy a swim in the semi-Olympic pool with her children and do a functional workout without leaving the resort.

 

 

 

On the other hand, starting from Anfi Emerald Club, the group embarked on a 6km route that crossed the beaches of Amadores and Tauro, combining asphalt, dirt, and sand. As a distinguishing feature, some sections of the route coincide with stretches of different stages of the Gran Canaria Bike Week , one of the island's most notable cycling events.

 

 

 

 

After an energetic week in Gran Canaria, Women's Fitness has discovered the secret of how to combine sport, travel and relaxation by the sea for the whole family.

 

The association

Gran Canaria Tri, Bike & Run , the official brand of Gran Canaria Tourism, is an association that aims to promote the island as a leading sports destination, specifically for triathlon, cycling tourism, and running. Its members include hotels catering to athletes, event organizers, cycling routes and equipment rental, as well as hospitals with extensive experience in sports medicine.

 

More information and bookings at www.grancanariatribikerun.com and www.grancanariablue.com