Trip to Club La Santa, Lanzarote

7th March 2013

Each year, Serpentine organises a trip to Club La Santa, Lanzarote, for 7 or 10 days of training, relaxation and fun. Accommodation is in basic but comfortable self-catering apartments, with towels and bed linen provided. See the Activities page for an indication of what to expect if you go on the trip, the variety of training that takes place, the running and cycling routes available. The FAQ section tries to answer most of your questions about booking and logistics.

John Lund and Eddie Brocklesby are organising the trip for 2013.

To book a place, you must either:

1. book online, or
2. fill in the booking form  and post it to the address shown on the form.

See who else is going.

There is a deposit of £150 which you can pay online or via a cheque enclosed with a paper booking form. Members are encouraged to use the online booking; non-members, limited numbers of whom are welcome as guests of Serpies, must use the booking form.

You'll need to pay the final balance by 1st December 2012, and tickets must be collected from the club room on 27th February 2013.

About Club La Santa

If you don't know about the resort, have a look at their website. The potential for running, cycling & swimming is limitless. There's a running track, gym, two pools (one Olympic size) open water swimming in the lake, squash and tennis courts and lots more.

There is a supermarket on site which stocks a wide range of goods to cover most eventualities and includes a fresh bakery, so you can prepare your own food. Opening times tend to be 8am-12noon, then 5-8pm in the evenings. However, it should be noted that some supermarket stocks could become depleted as the week progresses, so if there is something that you can't live without, it may be best to bring your own supplies. Bring your own supplements (gels, powders, energy bars etc) if you use them, since the supermarket may not stock your own particular preference. In addition to the supermarket there is a photo shop, clothes shop and sporting gear shop in the complex.

Club La Santa has five different places to eat, three different bars and a nightclub within the complex. Eating tends to be flexible and informal with a variety of options available (including self catering) to suit all tastes. There are also a number of good restaurants in La Santa village, which is about a 20-minute walk or short bike or cab ride from the resort. During the daytime, Serpies can usually be found around the Pool Bar.

Club La Santa provides internet access in its Internet Café or you can purchase time on their wireless network. From prior experience, both can be slow and unreliable. Mobile phones work fine.

Physiotherapy and sports massage can be booked at Sports Booking for about €35 for an hour. However, it should be noted that this gets booked up far in advance, especially after a race. If you are likely to need this, you are advised to book at the beginning of the week. There is also a doctor should you fall ill.

Weather

Overall the weather at that time of year in Lanzarote is warm and sunny, with an average min. temperature of 15C and max of 24C during the day and eight hours sunshine a day. Water temperatures average 18C. However, you should be prepared for all weather, since the climate is very changeable. Bring woollies (it can get quite chilly at night), waterproofs and plenty of sunscreen, since the sun is particularly fierce and is often masked by the wind.