⚽ Sport & Active in Spain
For active visitors, the Spanish summer offers more than just the beach. Sailing regattas like Palma's Copa del Rey, open-water swims, coastal running races, cycling events and watersports competitions dot the calendar, while the calm Mar Menor lagoon and the islands are made for getting out on the water. Whether you want to take part or just watch, here's what's on in sport and the outdoors while you're visiting.
25th Popular Kayak Descent of the Ebre
A popular mass kayak paddle covering a scenic 12 km stretch of the River Ebre from Xerta throug
Greased Pole Climb & Swimming Races
A classic Mallorcan harbour spectacle: contestants try to walk a soap-covered pole over the wat
Valencian Pilota Street Finals - Diputacio d'Alacant Trophy
The finals of the traditional Valencian street ball game (pilota valenciana) are played out on
Trail La Vegueta 2026 (12th Edition)
Lanzarote's 12th La Vegueta trail run across volcanic terrain, with 10.5km and 5km races, a hik
8th Camí de Ferro Trail Run & Hike (Palma–Sóller)
An evening trail running and hiking event following the historic 'iron road' through the Serra
Med Beach Volley Tournament
A weekend of beach volleyball on Peñíscola's North Beach, with roughly 270 matches across 2x2 a
26th S'Eixugador - Aiguafreda Open-Water Swim
A scenic open-water swimming race along Begur's rugged Costa Brava coast between the coves of S
Famara Total Trail Running (11th Edition)
A mountain trail-running festival set against the dramatic cliffs and beach of Famara, one of L
16th Beach Volleyball Tournament, L'Estartit
The 16th edition of L'Estartit's beach volleyball tournament, held over a mid-August weekend on
Copa de la Mediterrania Open Water Swim (23rd Edition)
Moncofa hosts the closing race of the provincial open water swimming series, drawing over 300 s