
Open
Water
21 Races

The 10th Queimadela Dam Open Water Race takes place on August 2, 2026, at Barragem da Queimadela, in Fafe. This event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in reservoir conditions on the Rio Vizela, the competition features a 3500m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1000m and 500m promotional distances. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
The 23rd Lagoa – Jorge Lamy Open Water Race takes place on August 9, 2026, at Praia Grande, Ferragudo, in Lagoa (Algarve). This event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in Atlantic sea conditions along the Algarve coast, the competition features a 2000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1000m and 200m promotional events. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
The 20th Albufeira Open Water Race takes place on August 22, 2026, at Praia dos Pescadores, in Albufeira (Algarve). This event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in Atlantic sea conditions, the competition features a 2000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside a 200m promotional event. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
The X Montargil Dam Open Water Crossing takes place on September 5, 2026, at Montargil Dam, in Ponte de Sor. This event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in reservoir conditions, the competition includes a 3000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1500m and 500m promotional distances. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
The XI Senhora d’Agonia International Open Water Meeting takes place on September 6, 2026, in Viana do Castelo. This international event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in Atlantic sea conditions, the competition includes a 4000m official Circuit race for Open Water swimmers, a 2000m Masters Circuit race, and additional 2000m and 500m promotional events. The race contributes to national ranking standings and maintains its international character within the open water
The XIV Rio Tua Open Water Crossing takes place on September 12, 2026, in Mirandela, on the River Tua. The event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in river conditions, the competition features a 3000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1500m and 400m promotional distances. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
The 3rd Douro Valley – São João da Pesqueira Open Water takes place on September 13, 2026, at Cais da Ferradosa, on the River Douro. The event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in river conditions in the Douro Valley, the competition features a 3000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside a 500m promotional distance. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
The XVI Mondego River Open Water Tournament takes place on September 19, 2026, in Coimbra, on the River Mondego. The event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in river conditions in central Portugal, the competition includes a 3000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1000m and 400m promotional distances. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
The 5th Douro Bridges Porto & Gaia Open Water takes place on September 20, 2026, on the River Douro, between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. The event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in river conditions under the iconic Douro bridges, the competition features a 4000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers. The race contributes to the national ranking standings and offers a unique urban open water experience
The XXXVI Templars Open Water Crossing takes place on September 27, 2026, at Praia Fluvial de Vila Nova, in Tomar. The event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in river conditions on the River Nabão, the competition features a 5000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1500m and 400m promotional distances. The race contributes to the national ranking standings and is one of the longest-running open water events in Portugal.