On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Bahía de La Concha in Donostia-San Sebastián will host the Travesía A Nado Vuelta a la Isla 2026. This event promises to be an exhilarating day of open water swimming along one of Spain's most picturesque coastlines. The festivities begin early with race packet distribution from 9:00 AM at the promenade adjacent to the club, providing participants ample time to prepare for their respective starts. Swimmers can also take advantage of a secure baggage storage service available between 9:30 AM and 11:45 AM on the same location. For young swimmers aged up to 12 years old, the race kicks off at 10:00 AM with a fun and safe 600-meter swim within the calm waters of Bahía de La Concha. Adult participants will follow shortly after at 10:15 AM for their more challenging 3-kilometer course marked by purple arrows. Participants can expect clear water visibility, although conditions may vary depending on weather patterns leading up to race day. The organizers have made it a priority to ensure swimmers' safety and reserve the right to modify routes should sea conditions demand adjustments. The event concludes around midday with an award ceremony for all categories starting at 11:45 AM where trophies will be presented to top finishers in both male and female divisions across various age groups. This celebration of athletic achievement is a fitting end to a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and breathtaking views along the Basque Country's iconic coastline. Whether you are an experienced open water swimmer or simply looking for a unique challenge amidst beautiful scenery, this race offers something memorable for all participants.
Races Offered
27. TRAVESÍA A NADO VUELTA A LA ISLA 2026
Aug 30, 2026
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27. TRAVESÍA A NADO VUELTA A LA ISLA 2026
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10:00
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€18.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Donostia.
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17.8° / 25.1°
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18.8° / 26.5°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 16m
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Avg rainfall
4.5 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
7.8 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
High (7.0)
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Humidity
82.6%
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Sunrise
07:14
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Sunset
21:08
About Donostia
Learn more about the host city, Donostia.
San Sebastián or Donostia, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián, is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km from the France–Spain border. The capital city of the province of Gipuzkoa, it has a population of 188,487 as of 2024, with its metropolitan area being 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular) in Basque, also using this term when speaking in Spanish. It is also a part of Basque Eurocity Bayonne-San Sebastián.