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. We would like to highlight that the website you are currently visiting for the promotion of lucha canaria (Canarian wrestling) has been launched in collaboration with the following clubs:

If you want to enjoy Canarian Wrestling, you can check the wrestling schedule below:

Check the posters below for more details about the sporting events from the previous calendar:

Several municipalities on La Palma have terreros, the circular sand arenas where the matches—more accurately called "luchadas"—take place. On the other hand, there are also sports halls where wrestling matches are held, even though they do not have a traditional sand arena as such. You can find the location of all the terreros on the map below: