San Pedro Alcántara to Host Third Winter Indoor Swim Challenge
San Pedro Alcántara's Javier Mérida municipal pool will host a 10,000-metre team swimming event on 15 November, combining sport and solidarity
For residents of San Pedro Alcántara and the surrounding areas, a unique team swimming challenge is coming to the town's municipal pool this November. This event offers a chance for community participation and physical activity.
The third edition of the Travesía a Nado Invernal Indoor, or Winter Indoor Swim Crossing, will take place on 15 November 2026. The event will be hosted at the Javier Mérida municipal pool in San Pedro Alcántara.
This initiative combines the practice of swimming, teamwork, and solidarity. It is scheduled to run for approximately six hours, from 09:00 to 15:00. Organisers anticipate between 150 and 200 participants, who will be distributed across a minimum of 15 teams.
According to Marbella Town Hall, each team must consist of at least ten members and be mixed gender, with women present among its components. The challenge covers a total distance of 10,000 metres.
Councillor Lisandro Vieytes presented this year's event. He highlighted that the objective is to "enjoy a sports day and continue promoting activities that foster participation and coexistence."
Written with AI assistance from the original announcement by Estepona Town Hall. Facts are taken from the source; nothing has been added.
