The Cabildo of Tenerife is launching the eighth edition of Tenerife Urbano, a programme of free physical-sporting activities for young people that will tour five municipalities of the island from the end of July until September.
The eighth edition of Tenerife Urbano will kick off on July 31 at the Parque de La Granja in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, featuring parkour, skate, BMX freestyle, calisthenics, 3×3 basketball, and freestyle inline skating, among other urban disciplines. The programme, promoted by the Sports Department of the Cabildo, has established itself as an active leisure alternative for the youth during the summer months.
Five stops across the island
This edition's calendar includes five days in different locations in Tenerife. After the premiere in the capital, the sports caravan will move to Arona (Las Galletas) on August 22, to the Pabellón Rosendo Alonso Tapia in Candelaria on September 5, and to the Plaza de la Cruz Santa in Los Realejos on September 12. The closing event will take place on September 25 at the facilities of the University of La Laguna, in collaboration with its Sports Service.
All events will be held from 17:00 to 21:00, with a similar format that includes free practice areas, exhibitions, and competitions. Participation is free and does not require registration for most activities, although prior registration is necessary for the 3×3 basketball through the Deportes Tenerife website.
A commitment to new trends
The Sports Councillor, Yolanda Moliné, highlighted that "Tenerife Urbano has established itself as a reference proposal within the island's sports offerings, bringing physical activity closer to citizens from an innovative, inclusive perspective adapted to new trends, especially among the younger population." In her opinion, the programme "creates safe spaces for meeting, participation, and coexistence, while expanding opportunities for sports practice beyond traditional modalities."
"The great acceptance of this programme demonstrates the existing interest in such initiatives and reinforces the Cabildo's commitment to promoting healthy lifestyle habits through sport," added Moliné.
The programme includes disciplines that have gained popularity in recent years, such as parkour, skate, and calisthenics, which are practised in urban environments and do not require conventional facilities. Each day may incorporate new disciplines or exhibitions if there is demand from the youth community.
Activities for all audiences
Although the focus is on young people, the events are open to anyone interested. Attendees will be able to try free disciplines such as slackline, freestyle inline skating, and BMX freestyle, with specialized instructors guiding beginners. For the more experienced, there will be competition spaces and high-level exhibitions.
The programme aims to promote healthy lifestyle habits and provide an active leisure alternative during the summer holidays, especially in the participating municipalities. Young people on the island will be able to enjoy activities that would otherwise require specific facilities or registration fees.
To participate in the 3×3 basketball, interested individuals must register in advance on the Deportes Tenerife website, where they will also find details of schedules and modalities for each day. The rest of the activities are open access until capacity is reached.
The eighth edition of Tenerife Urbano promises to be, as in previous years, a meeting point for urban sports enthusiasts on the island. With five events spread between July and September, the initiative demonstrates that sport knows no age or conventional facilities: all you need are some trainers, a board, or a bike to join the fun.
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