Triathlon fans will be drawn to the Canary Islands this spring as the Ironman Lanzarote triathlon event takes place.

Held on May 23rd, the event will see a group of brave and very fit men take on the challenge of swimming 3.8 km, cycling 180 km and then running 42.2 km, the latter being the equivalent of a marathon in miles.

While most Canary Islands property seekers may think twice about wishing to take part in the event (for which all places have now been taken), the spectacle may provide much entertainment and a chance to enjoy the landscape of the island.

Canary Islands property investors may also be interested to know that a new air service to Tenerife was launched earlier this month.

The route, operated by Teleticket, flies from Bournemouth and the company has also started flights to Fuerteventura from the airport in Dorset.

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