Mid-summer splash for traditional Motril Port swimming race

Hundreds of swimmers head for Motril port to dive into the water on Saturday, August 15, for the 85th Travesia a Nado Puerto de Motril, one of Spain’s longest-running open-water swimming events.

Organised by the swimming section of Real Club Nautico de Motril, this year’s race promises to be a spectacle, with competitors of different ages and abilities taking over the port.

Every metre of both courses will take place inside the Motril port basin. Spectators will be able to watch the action from close by, with the port providing a striking backdrop right in the heart of Motril’s harbour.

The big splash: Two races bring swimmers together

Adult competitors will face the main 1,800-metre race, which gets underway at 10am. Younger swimmers will have their own 500-metre challenge, with the alevin and young swimmer categories starting at 11am.

Competitive swimmers are expected to take on the longer course, while the event also welcomes those keen to experience a local sporting tradition. Families can also watch younger competitors take their first steps in organised open-water racing, for a little competitive fun, and most certainly a cool-down after the intense heat of late.

Registrations are available through Cruzando La Meta, with late entries also possible in person at the Real Club Nautico de Motril before 9.30am on race day. Fancy a dip?

85 years of swimming history

Spectators can expect plenty of action as swimmers race through the port basin, with the two starts creating a lively morning of sport beside the sea. Motril’s swimming classic offers a chance to see a Spanish sporting event at close quarters. It should be a memorable summer morning for spectators too.

The 85th Travesia a Nado Puerto de Motril takes place on Saturday, August 15, with the main race starting at 10am and the 500-metre event at 11am.