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Ajuntament de L’Escala
Ajuntament de L’Escala
The Travessa de L’Escala
August 23th, 2025
The Travessa
La Travessa de L’Escala is an open water swimming competition organized by the Sports Councillorship of the City Council of L’Escala, with the support of the Catalan Swimming Federation. This popular sporting event takes place in Empúries’ Sea, with three itineraries, including 2.2 kilometres and 900 and 600 meters competitions.
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Open water swimming competitions, which take place in the incomparable surroundings of Empúries’ Sea.
From the Sports Councillorship, we propose several itineraries to reach everyone’s preferences and abilities, as long swimming distances might not be suitable for everybody. Therefore, you can choose to take part in any of the three proposed itineraries, the 2.2 km 16th La Travessa de l’Escala, the 900 m 7th Port d’en Perris or the 600 m 16th Cargolada de l’Escala.
While swimming you will enjoy the sight of unique and privileged sites, which for sure will move you, as they are located in the incomparable surroundings of l’Escala and Sant Martí d’Empúries urban centres. You will enjoy the seashore of our bay, which is part of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club. A distinction with UNESCO’s endorsement, which is currently held only by thirty bays around the world. Certainly, this distinction recognises the touristic, scenic and cultural values of our surroundings.
Travessa de L'Escala
2.200 meters itinerary
The popular open water swimming competition, with a 2.2 km itinerary, from Riells beach to La Platja of L’Escala. The competition is open to everyone who is 16 and accepts and respects the distance and the regulations.
* People over 80 years old are not allowed to take part in the competition.
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Saturday, August 23th, 2025
- Open water swimming.
- At 10.00 am.
- Start: from Riells beach.
- Arrival: to La Platja.
- 2.2 km itinerary.
- Must be 16 years old.
- Inscription fee of 8€.
Pre-race gathering
The pre-race gathering will take place in La Punta of La Platja of l’Escala, from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Chip collection, 8:15 am
The chips must be collected on the day of the competition from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at La Punta of La Platja of L’Escala, just before the
departure of the touristic boat to Riells beach.
Parental authorisation
For participants under 16 years old to take part in the 2.2 km itinerary the parental authorisation must be downloaded, filled in and signed.
This document exempts the organization from any damage the participant might cause to any third party, as well as the damage the participant himself/herself might suffer during the activity.
Parental authorisation.
This document exempts the organization from any damage the participant might cause to any third party, as well as the damage the participant himself/herself might suffer during the activity.
Parental authorisation.
Road to Riells, 9:15 am
Transport from La Punta to Riells beach for the 2.2 km itinerary might be done by tourist boat or walking.
The boat will depart at 9:15 a.m. from La Riba (La Platja of L’Escala).
The boat will depart at 9:15 a.m. from La Riba (La Platja of L’Escala).
The start, 10 am
The 2.2 km itinerary starts at Riells beach at 10 a.m., and finishes at La Platja of L’Escala, going through El Cargol rock.
The trophies
General classification
In the 2.2 km itinerary trophies will be awarded to the three fastest participants in the general men’s classification and the general woman’s classification, respectively.
Local classification
Moreover, there will be a trophy for the fastest local participant, both in men’s and women’s categories. To compete in the local classifications, the participants must be registered to live in l’Escala.
Trophies to the elderly
As tradition dictates, there will also be a trophy for the oldest participants in the 2.2 km itinerary, both in the men’s and women’s categories.
In the 2.2 km itinerary trophies will be awarded to the three fastest participants in the general men’s classification and the general woman’s classification, respectively.
Local classification
Moreover, there will be a trophy for the fastest local participant, both in men’s and women’s categories. To compete in the local classifications, the participants must be registered to live in l’Escala.
Trophies to the elderly
As tradition dictates, there will also be a trophy for the oldest participants in the 2.2 km itinerary, both in the men’s and women’s categories.
Port d'en Perris
900 meters itinerary
The popular open water swimming competition, with a 2.2 km itinerary, from Riells beach to La Platja of L’Escala. The competition is open to everyone who is 16 and accepts and respects the distance and the regulations.
- Saturday, August 23th, 2025
- Open water swimming
- At 11.15 a.m.
- Start: from Port d'en Perris beach.
- Arrival: to La Platja.
- Must be 14 years old.
- Inscription fee of 7€.
Pre-race gathering
The pre-race gathering will take place in La Punta of La Platja of l’Escala, from 10 a.m. to 11.15 a.m.
Chip collection - 10 am
The chips must be collected the day of the competition from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at La Punta of La Platja of l’Escala.
Parental authorisation
Compulsory
For participants under 14 years old to take part in the 900 m itinerary the parental authorisation must be downloaded, filled in and signed.
This document exempts the organization from any damage the participant might cause to any third party, as well as the damage the participant himself/herself might suffer during the activity.
Parental authorisation
For participants under 14 years old to take part in the 900 m itinerary the parental authorisation must be downloaded, filled in and signed.
This document exempts the organization from any damage the participant might cause to any third party, as well as the damage the participant himself/herself might suffer during the activity.
Parental authorisation
The start - 11.15 am
The 900 m itinerary starts at Port d’en Perris beach at 11.15 a.m., and finishes at La Platja of L’Escala, going through El Cargol rock. To take part in the 5th Port d’en Perris participants must be 14 years old.
The trophies
Geberal classification
In the 900 m itinerary trophies will be awarded to the three fastest participants in the general men’s classification and in the general woman’s classification, respectively.
Local classification
Moreover, there will be a trophy for the fastest local participant, both in men’s and women’s categories. In order to compete in the local classifications, the participants must be registered to live in l’Escala.
In the 900 m itinerary trophies will be awarded to the three fastest participants in the general men’s classification and in the general woman’s classification, respectively.
Local classification
Moreover, there will be a trophy for the fastest local participant, both in men’s and women’s categories. In order to compete in the local classifications, the participants must be registered to live in l’Escala.
The Cargolada
600 meters itinerary
The popular open water swimming competition, with a 600 m itinerary, from Port d’en Perris beach to La Platja of L’Escala. The competition is open to everyone who is 10 and accepts and respects the distance and the regulations.
- Saturday, August 23th, 2025
- Open water swimming.
- At 11.45 a.m.
- Start: from La Platja
- Arrival: to La Platja.
- Must be 10 years old.
- Inscription fee of 7€.
Pre-race gathering
The pre-race gathering will take place in La Punta of La Platja of l’Escala, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Chip collection - 10 am
The chips must be collected on the day of the competition from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. at La Punta of La Platja of l’Escala.
Parental authorisation
Compulsory
For participants under 10 years old to take part in the 600 m itinerary the parental authorisation must be downloaded, filled in and signed.
This document exempts the organization from any damage the participant might cause to any third party, as well as the damage the participant himself/herself might suffer during the activity.
Parental authorisation
For participants under 10 years old to take part in the 600 m itinerary the parental authorisation must be downloaded, filled in and signed.
This document exempts the organization from any damage the participant might cause to any third party, as well as the damage the participant himself/herself might suffer during the activity.
Parental authorisation
The start - 11.45 am
The 600 m itinerary starts at Port d’en Perris beach at 11:45 a.m., and finishes at La Platja of L’Escala, going through El Cargol rock. To take part in the competition participants must be 10 years old.
The trophies
General classification
In the 600 m itinerary trophies will be awarded to the three fastest participants in the general men’s classification and in the general woman’s classification, respectively.
Local classification
Moreover, there will be a trophy for the fastest local participant, both in men’s and women’s categories. In order to compete in the local classifications, the participants must be registered to live in l’Escala.
In the 600 m itinerary trophies will be awarded to the three fastest participants in the general men’s classification and in the general woman’s classification, respectively.
Local classification
Moreover, there will be a trophy for the fastest local participant, both in men’s and women’s categories. In order to compete in the local classifications, the participants must be registered to live in l’Escala.
Registration
Through internet
Registration is open from Thursday, June 18th and done through TPV, by safely paying with a credit card. Through this app, you can also look up the participants list.
*The deadline to complete the registration is Thursday, August 21th at 3 p.m
Àrea d'Esports
Gathering zone
La Punta - La Riba
La Platja de L’Escala
Maps: 44GM+WMC L'Escala
42°07'38.3"N 3°08'02.9"E
17130 L'Escala
Sports centre
Rusiñol, 4 - 17130 L’Escala.
Telephone 972 772951
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From Monday to Friday
9 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm