Travesía Uniendo Faros

The Travesía Uniendo Faros offers five distinct race distances: 1000m, 2500m, 5000m, 10000m, and a 20000m marathon challenge. Scheduled for September 19, 2026, the event is hosted by the Port of Alicante and organized in collaboration with Los Magicians and Deporama. The course follows the coastline from the Faro de Santa Pola to the Faro del Cabo de las Huertas, serving as a commemorative event for the 125th anniversary of the Port Authority. The logistics of this long-distance route require significant support, including maritime coordination for the 20km crossing, which accounts for the specific registration structure.

Historical and natural landmarks

As you progress along the Alicante coast, the swimming route passes beneath the Mount Benacantil, the 169-meter elevation that has defined the city’s skyline for centuries. This massive limestone formation provides the visual anchor for the area, known in antiquity as Akra Leuké, or 'White Promontory', where the Carthaginian leader Hamilcar Barca is said to have established a military base. Beyond the historical prominence of the mount, the water itself changes character as you move between the city and the surrounding coves. The seabed near the Tabarca Island marine reserve, protected since 1986, hosts dense meadows of Posidonia oceanica, which provide a critical habitat for groupers and loggerhead turtles. Closer to the shoreline, swimmers will encounter the abrasion platform characterized by unique atolls and cushions formed by vermetid mollusks. While the main bay features accessible sandy stretches, those looking for different conditions in the area might opt for the Travesía La Cantera in the nearby Albufereta district, which takes place in June. The Travesía Uniendo Faros remains the premier long-distance test for those following the regional calendar, operating as a distinct endurance challenge compared to the shorter events like the Travesía Vuelta a la Escollera held in August.