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The Algarve 7s Sports Festival 2026 features an Open Water Swimming race held on June 7, 2026, at Monte Gordo Beach in Algarve, Portugal. This event invites swimmers from around the world to compete in a unique race that combines competition, fun, and the stunning Atlantic coast scenery.

Participants can enjoy the challenge of open water swimming in crystal-clear waters with an endless horizon. The festival atmosphere includes parties on June 5, 6, and 7, creating a vibrant and celebratory environment for athletes and spectators alike.

The 5th Edition of the Grande Descida de Castelo Bode is a multi-stage open water swimming competition held on June 5-7, 2026, in Portugal. The event consists of six stages covering a total distance of approximately 50 km along the Castelo de Bode reservoir.

Participants can compete in one or multiple stages, or as part of a relay team of two swimmers. The race is open to swimmers aged 14 and older who hold a license from the Portuguese Swimming Federation or equivalent recognized by FINA. Each stage takes place at different river beach locations across the municipalities of Figueiró dos Vinhos, Vila de Rei, Ferreira do Zêzere, and Abrantes.

The event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual and relay classifications, monetary prizes for top finishers in each stage and overall, and commemorative awards for all participants. Support boats accompany swimmers for safety, and the race embraces the scenic natural water landscapes of the Castelo de Bode reservoir.

The ZEUS Open Water Grand Prix 2026 is a national and international open water swimming event taking place on June 10, 2026, at Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão (River Zêzere), Tomar, Portugal.

Organized by Sociedade Filarmónica Gualdim Pais (SFGP), the event offers multiple race distances designed for swimmers of different ages and performance levels.

Participants can compete in the following open water distances: 500 m, 1,500 m, 1,500 m (wetsuit category), 3,000 m, and 25 km ultramarathon.

The 25 km race connects Dornes (Ferreira do Zêzere) to Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão (Tomar), while the remaining distances are held in circuit format at Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão.

The event is open to national and international swimmers of both genders, starting from 10 years of age (depending on distance).

Start Times:
• 07:30 – 25 km
• 11:00 – 500 m
• 11:30 – 3,000 m
• 11:45 – 1,500 m (wetsuit)
• 11:50 – 1,500 m

The 22nd Sines Bay Open Water Race takes place on June 14, 2026, at Praia Vasco da Gama, in Sines. This event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).

Held in the Atlantic Ocean, the competition features 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 and offers athletes the opportunity to compete in sea conditions along the Alentejo coast.