IRONMAN Lanzarote 2026: Road Closure Information for Saturday 23 May
Visitors travelling around Lanzarote later this month are being advised to plan ahead as the world-famous Club La Santa IRONMAN Lanzarote returns on Saturday, 23 May 2026, bringing extensive road closures and traffic restrictions across much of the island.
The annual endurance event attracts thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world and is considered one of the toughest IRONMAN races globally due to Lanzarote’s volcanic terrain, strong winds, and demanding elevation changes.
Which Areas Will Be Affected?
Road closures will affect several municipalities throughout race day, including:
- Puerto del Carmen
- Tías
- Yaiza
- Tinajo
- San Bartolomé
- Teguise
- Haría
- Costa Teguise
- Arrecife
The race starts at 7:00am at Playa Grande in Puerto del Carmen and includes:
- A 3.8 km swim
- A 180 km cycling route around the island
- A full marathon along the Puerto del Carmen and Arrecife coastline
Puerto del Carmen Closures
Tourists staying in Puerto del Carmen should expect the biggest disruption. Avenida de Las Playas — the resort’s main beachfront road — will be closed for much of race day as it forms part of the marathon route.
Several bus stops and local roads will also be suspended or diverted.
Visitors are advised to:
- Walk where possible
- Leave extra travel time
- Avoid driving along the seafront
- Check with accommodation providers about local access arrangements
Cycling Route Around Lanzarote
The bike course travels through many of Lanzarote’s most scenic areas, including:
- Timanfaya National Park
- La Geria
- Famara
- Mirador del Río
- Haría Valley
- Costa Teguise
- Tinajo and Club La Santa
Temporary closures and controlled traffic zones will affect major roads including:
- LZ-1
- LZ-2
- LZ-20
- LZ-30
- LZ-67
- LZ-201
- LZ-202
Some northern tourist attractions may also experience limited access during the race, including:
- Jameos del Agua
- Mirador del Río
- Cueva de los Verdes
Official Road Closure Maps
The Cabildo and organisers have published detailed municipality-by-municipality closure maps for drivers and tourists.
Useful official links:
Advice for Tourists
IRONMAN day is one of Lanzarote’s biggest sporting spectacles and offers fantastic viewing opportunities across the island.
Good spectator spots include:
- Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen
- Famara viewpoints
- Mirador del Río
- Costa Teguise
- Avenida de Las Playas finish area
Tourists planning airport transfers, excursions, or restaurant bookings on 23 May should allow significantly more travel time than usual.
