2. Deportes autoctonos

3. Lotta canaria: the historical ruins already refer to the practice of fighting age in the Canary Islands of the ancient inhabitants of the Canary Islands, which used to resolve domestic conflicts or owned land. This sport takes place in a circle of sand called "Terrer. In this circle, two wrestlers attempt by force, moves contromosse lot and dropping the opponent. The battle ends when one of the wrestlers touch the ground with one part of the body to eccezioe feet. A palpable proof of the nobility that characterizes this sport and that has always surprised

4. Vela latina: In Gran Canaria have great importance as a popular racing sailing Latin canaria. Do not know what the exact origin of this practice, although some say that the aborigines built wooden boats. This particular art of navigation is the competition of boats with their sails characterized by three points and the "Tamaño" disproportionate between the hull and the sail. In fact, the boat measuring 6.55 meters long, 2.37 wide and 1.35 height of the hull. These very low contrast with the large size of the wing that can measure up to 13 meters. This disparity means that the boat can not stay afloat without the wit of the crew, who must move the strings to maneuver. Sailing Latin canaria is practiced in the coastal capital Grancanaria between the inhabitants of the island. As the fight canaria is organized by a federation.

5. OTROS DEPORTES AUTOCTONOS  SALTO DEL PASTORLUCHA DEL GARROTE

6. DEPORTES NAUTICOS  Surf y bodyboard Off the coast we can meet about 23 areas that are suitable for the practice of surfing and bodyboarding, allowing the exploitation of those without a mass in the same area. The main areas of waves characterized by the tides of the Atlantic Sea, which are the following: AREA North is the main surf zone. Includes the coastal corridor from "Confital" (las palmas de gran canaria) with the wave of "las Monjas" until Galdar and its wave of "bocabarranco". posted to be a rocky coast where you have the greater frequency of waves. In good conditions the waves up to 5 meters

7. WINDSURF Gran Canaria has a seat with a large international prestige to the practice of this sport and is considered after Hawaii, the second global destination for windsurfing, where the beach of Pozo Izquierda. This playa del ingles 2 are the trials of World PWA, which compete in the best specialists in the world. POZO IZQUIERDO: located in the municipality of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, spoagnolo spot is the most internationally known. Its exceptional climate, where the wind is always present, have allowed the world champion bjorn Dunkerbeck to repeat his evidence on several occasions and converted this part of the island in his work. In the "Arenal" (the name that give residents the beach) the wind pulls from the left, usually very strong, for what it is necessary to sail from 2.8 to 4 meters to take advantage of one of the most windy spot in the world. The waves do not normally fall under one meter in height and exceed the three meters. POZO is the ideal place for those with an acceptable level wants to jump in and try other aerial choreography. This beach has many champions, among them his sisters and Daida Ruano Iballa in the female category.

8. SUBMARINISMO The diving meet in Gran Canaria a multitude of possibilities. The island of volcanic origin, the same surprise for its biological and ecological richness of its marine areas like the variety and beauty of its landscapes south sea. The areas of interest to meet the sub scattered off the coast of Gran Canaria, some of them are in areas completely untouched. The lovers of this sport in the island may have different schools and clubs that allow sub marine during the entire year of courses for learning how to participate in organized diving without the need to have its own equipment.

10. The abundance of different landscapes and climates that gave its name to these islands of "miniature continent", make Gran Canaria a true paradise for nature lovers and, in particular, practitioners of senderismo. This is undoubtedly the ideal way to discover the treasures of nature and history that are hidden inside of the 32 protected natural areas in which the island is divided by a dense network of paths.

11. The privileged climate and the unique volcanic terrain that made Gran Canaria a major international tourist destinations, have created the perfect scenario for the non-winter mountain sports. One of the most popular is the rock climbing, which meets on the island paradise of vertical rock that gave birth to the idea of major schools. The constant opening of new avenues of difficulty higher unite the growing number of climbers and clubs give idea of the number of people who are experienced in this type of sport.

12. Gran Canaria is an island with many roads for cycling enthusiasts and the contact with nature. Is already in the mode of descent or in long- distance journeys, cycling is a perfect ally to know indescribable landscapes. The natural hinterland of the island that offers its residents and visitors make it worthy of its name to the continent in miniature. Sports enthusiasts have a multitude of alternatives that combine the exercise with the use of internal areas, and spectacular coastal areas. The mild climate that reigns in the island throughout the year, calls the practice of a wide variety of sports in contact with nature, which are some of the best alternative tourist island CYCLING