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.
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Free, drop-in open-air Zumba sessions every morning on the seafront, with one class on Lloret beach and a later one on F
12Jun
A large summer basketball tournament with around 140 teams and over 1,600 players from across Spain competing on 15 cour
13Jun
An open-water swimming spectacle off the black-sand beach of Puerto Naos, with 4.6 km and 2 km routes through a protecte
18Jun
A high-level athletics meeting on the World Athletics calendar, bringing together national and international athletes ac
19Jun
A weekend beach volleyball tournament held right on Castelldefels' sand by the local MVP Beach Volley club. Easy to wand
20Jun
A short, inclusive 2.5 km charity run (three laps of the old town) starting at the Town Hall, with a festive finish feat
20Jun
A free open-air day on Los Pozos beach where more than 1,500 athletes take part in sports competitions and exhibitions,
20Jun
Cruising yachts racing under the international ORC system gather at the Club Náutico Villa de San Pedro for a weekend of
21Jun
The finals of the traditional Valencian street ball game (pilota valenciana) are played out on Mutxamel's streets, crown
27Jun
A weekend of beach volleyball on Peñíscola's North Beach, with roughly 270 matches across 2x2 and 4x4 competitions in me
6Jul
Free summer courses for adults and children across the municipality from 6 July, including yoga, pilates, zumba, surf, s
15Aug
Moncofa hosts the closing race of the provincial open water swimming series, drawing over 300 swimmers to its Blue Flag
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