Canarian wrestling, often referred to as a "vernacular sport," is a proud native tradition to the Canary Islands. This iconic sport traces its roots back to the islands’ aboriginal inhabitants and remains a vibrant part of local culture today. In this full-contact sport, two wrestlers face off in a circular sand arena known as the "terrero," each aiming to bring their opponent down. The objective is to make the rival touch the ground with any part of the body except the soles of the feet, relying on strength, skill, and proper wrestling techniques—always without violence. More than just a physical contest, Canarian wrestling celebrates respect, honor, and camaraderie: even the wrestler who falls receives a salute from the victor, highlighting the sport’s enduring spirit of sportsmanship.

On the island of La Palma, there are numerous Canarian wrestling clubs for both men and women, competing across various categories. More information can be found on the official website of the La Palma Canarian Wrestling Federation. Notably, the official website was launched in collaboration with three of these clubs:

If you want to experience Canarian wrestling on La Palma, there are two ways to check the schedule:

• Click here to download the calendar in PDF format.

• View the posters below (click on them to enlarge).

Several municipalities on La Palma have terreros, the circular sand arenas where the matches—more accurately called "luchadas"—take place. You can find the location of all the terreros on the map below: