June 29 Open water swimming competition in San Javier
Dive into summer at the San Javier Beaches Swim Crossing
If you’re looking for the perfect excuse to hit the beach and test your stamina in the open sea, the San Javier Beaches Swim Crossing on Sunday June 29 is the event for you.
Now in its twentieth edition, this much-loved competition takes place at the Mediterranean beach by the Municipal Sports Centre of La Manga del Mar Menor and promises a great day for swimmers of all levels.
Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just love a challenge, this event has something for everyone with three distances to choose from. Take on the 800 metre, 2,000 metre or 4,000 metre race, all part of the FNRM Regional Open Water League.
The first race kicks off at 9.30am, followed shortly after by the second start at 10am. It’s a fantastic day for competitors and spectators alike, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mar Menor.
Clubs are encouraged to get involved and can register as many swimmers as they like. To be eligible for league points, swimmers must be officially federated on the day of the event.
Registration closes on June 26 and there will be no sign-ups on the day, so don’t leave it too late.
Prices
- 800 metre race: €13 for FNRM federated members, €15 for non-federated members
- 2,000 metre race: €15 for FNRM federated members, €20 for non-federated members
- 4,000 metre race: €18 for FNRM federated members, €22 for non-federated members
For more information and to sign up, head over to lineadesalida.net.
Address
Calle Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Principe de Asturias 30720 SAN JAVIERTel: 968 571 704
Oficina de Turismo de San Javier
The municipality of San Javier has three main offices giving tourist information to visitors, as well as two information points. The tourist offices are located in Santiago de la Ribera, on the ground floor of the town hall in San Javier and at the start of La Manga. There is also a summer tourist information point located on the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera as well as one at kilometre 12-13 of La Manga del Mar Menor next to Playa Mistral.
Due to its location on the fringes of the Mar Menor and Mediterranean, San Javier has a period of intense summer tourism activity during the peak summer months, although it is popular with retirees of all nationalities out of peak season.
Tickets for the annual San Javier Jazz Festival can be purchased at the Festival office in San Javier Town Hall, Plaza de España.
Timetables summer 2024:
Tourist office Santiago de la Ribera (Calle Padre Juan 30720, Santiago de la Ribera)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Telephone: 661 572285
Email: turismo@sanjavier.es
La Manga del Mar Menor (Gran Vía Km. 0 30380, La Manga del Mar Menor):
May 1 to September 30:
Weekdays 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.00
Telephone 968 128955 ext. 2
Tourist information point of San Javier (Plaza de España, 30730 San Javier):
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00
968 573 700 ext #5351
Email: concejaliadeturismo@sanjavier.es
Tourist information point of Santiago de la Ribera (Paseo Colón on the seafront)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Tourist information point of La Manga del Mar Menor (Playa Mistral, km 12)
Weekdays 11.00 to 18.00
Weekends and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00
