The Travessa de L’Escala

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Saturday, August 24th, 2024

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.

Travessa de L'Escala

Saturday, August 24th, 2024
at 10:00 a.m.
2,2 km.

Port d'en Perris

Saturday, August 24th, 2024
at 10:00 a.m.
900 m.

La Cargolada

Saturday, August 24th, 2024
at 10:00 a.m.
600 m.
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 14th La Travessa de l’Escala, the 900 m 6th Port d’en Perris or the 600 m 14th 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.

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.

The chips must be collected on the day of the competition (Saturday, August the 24th) 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.
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.

The chips must be collected the day of the competition (Saturday, August the 24th) from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at La Punta of La Platja of l’Escala.

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

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.

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.

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.
The pre-race gathering will take place in La Punta of La Platja of l’Escala, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.

The chips must be collected on the day of the competition (Saturday, August the 24th) from 10  a.m. to 12 a.m. at La Punta of La Platja of l’Escala.

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

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.

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.

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 22th at 8 p.m

La Travessa

2,2 km
8
  • Through internet

Port Perris

900 m
7
  • Through internet

Cargolada

600 m
7
  • Through internet

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
44CH+VX Codi Maps
From Monday to Friday
9 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm

Contact

Telèfon 972 772951
esports@lescala.cat
L'Escala Sports Centre