Enjoy a cycling holiday in the Canary Islands (photo: James Mitchell, lanzaroteguidebook.com)

Despite its volcanic terrain, Lanzarote is a perfect location for a cycling holiday.

The island’s year round clement climate and super low rainfall (it lies just off the coast of west Africa and the Sahara) attracts professional and amateur cyclists in droves during the winter months, as they seek out warmer weather for training and practice.

From November through to May packs of colourfully dressed cyclists take to the island’s roads, enticed not just by the weather but also the incredible natural beauty of Lanzarote, which provides a breathtaking backdrop for all that pedalling and exertion.

The island is also manageably small – making it possible to take in a real variety of vistas in the course of just one day. Riders can enjoy the eerie volcanic scenery of the Timanfaya Volcano Park in the south through to the lush palm packed valleys of Haria in the north.

Facilities on the island for cyclists are equally impressive. Many professionals are attracted by the amenities on offer at the La Santa sports complex, which is located in the north of the island.

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