Gran Canaria will become the epicenter of adaptive surfing and longboarding with the celebration of the Gran Canaria Surf Fest 2026. The event, taking place from June 12 to 14 at Las Canteras beach, will include the Spanish Parasurfing Championship and the Gran Canaria Longboard Challenge, a stop on the National Longboard Circuit.

The Gran Canaria Surf No Limit Fundación DISA, Spanish Parasurfing Championship 2026, is consolidating itself as an essential event for the country's top parasurfers. The wave at La Cícer will be the stage for the 2026 national titles, with a prize pool of €6,000 for the Parasurfing disciplines and €3,000 for the Open Longboard categories.

The event's presentation was attended by officials including Teodoro Sosa, second vice-president of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria; Carlos Álamo, Minister of Tourism; Isabel Mena, Minister of Social Services; Aridany Romero, Minister of Sports; Carla Campoamor, councilwoman of the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Lorena Hernández, general director of Indigenous Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands; Amayra Peñate, project coordinator for the Fundación DISA; and Vicente Pérez, director of the event.

Institutional representatives highlighted the event's importance in promoting values such as equality, integration, and accessibility. Teodoro Sosa stated that the Cabildo is committed to social justice and collaboration with events that showcase these values, calling Gran Canaria a mark of quality. Carlos Álamo emphasized the combination of values and attributes that position the island as a destination for accessibility and authentic experiences.

Isabel Mena underscored the defense of social inclusion and the accessibility of leisure activities on the island, while Aridany Romero expressed satisfaction with an event that uses sport as a vehicle for inclusion and for the addition of the Longboard event.

Lorena Hernández mentioned the promotion of inclusive sports as a priority for her Ministry, supporting events that build a fairer society. Carla Campoamor praised the event's consolidation and the city's commitment to adaptive sports, noting that sport breaks down barriers.

Amayra Peñate emphasized that the event highlights that individuals, regardless of their abilities, can practice surfing, serving as an example and a reason for support from Fundación DISA. Vicente Pérez pointed out that the festival will kick off the summer with two nationally recognized competitions, positioning Gran Canaria as an accessible destination and marking the debut of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with the Longboard modality at La Cícer.

Confirmed athletes include Basque surfer Aitor Francesena, a six-time world champion; Malaga's Sarah Almagro, a two-time world champion; and Basque surfer Ibon Oregi, a world runner-up. The Canary Islands representation features Gary González and Marcos Tapia, European and Spanish champions, along with Óscar Pérez and Paloma Oñate, team world runners-up. The female participation is notable, accounting for up to 30% of competitors.

This event is part of the Spanish Parasurfing Cup, awarding 1,200 points for the national ranking, and also counts towards the Canary Islands Adaptive Surf Circuit. In 2025, the event generated an advertising impact of €960,000, reinforcing Gran Canaria's image as a destination for sports tourism and inclusion.

The festival will also feature a comprehensive program of parallel activities from June 12 to 14, including talks, a market, gastronomic offerings, and music, with the participation of Canary Islands collectives such as the Asociación Mi Hijo y Yo, Fundación Canaria Pequeño Valiente, Trisomía 21, and La Vida Sigue en +.