ExpoDeca 2026 Expands Sports Offer to the Sea in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The third edition of the Canary Islands Physical Activity and Sports Fair, from November 12-15, will incorporate sailing, surfing, bodyboarding, and swimming.

ExpoDeca 2026 amplía su oferta deportiva al mar en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Gobierno de Canarias · 2026-10-28

The Canary Islands Physical Activity and Sports Fair, ExpoDeca, celebrates its third edition from November 12 to 15 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, incorporating sea and coastal activities for the first time.

The event, held at the Plaza de la Música and its surroundings on Las Canteras beach, will offer the public the chance to enjoy aquatic disciplines such as sailing, Latin sailing, swimming, kayaking, bodyboarding, and adaptive surfing. In total, approximately 400 activities and fifty different sports will be presented.
Bodyboarding will be a highlight, based at the Espigón square with activities also taking place at Playa Grande. The program includes exhibitions, introductory sessions for schoolchildren, and technical workshops, organized by the Canary Islands Bodyboarding Association, which will also present its 2027 calendar.
The Sports and Social Association La Vida Sigue en Positivo will organize an adaptive surfing activity on Saturday, November 14, at Playa Grande, adding to the inclusive sports offerings.
Light sailing will be featured throughout the four days with a simulator at the Espigón square, in participation with the Canary Islands Sailing Federation. The Canary Islands Latin Sailing Boat Federation will also be present, deploying boats at sea and organizing a regatta on Saturday, November 14.
Swimming will have its space on Saturday, November 14, with an open water crossing in the waters of Las Canteras, starting from Playa Grande. Beach tennis and kayaking, with DB12 dragon boat exhibitions, will also be part of the program on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, at Playa Grande.
The Integrated Vocational Training Center (CIFP) Felo Monzón Grau-Bassas will offer practical demonstrations of lifesaving and lifeguarding, first aid, and experiences in sailing and wingskate.
ExpoDeca 2026 is promoted by the Government of the Canary Islands and organized by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria through Infecar. It is supported by sponsors including the Las Arenas Shopping Center, the DISA Foundation, Fred. Olsen, Binter, among others.
Based on information from the official source: Gobierno de Canarias — Portal de Noticias (28/10/2026)