XII Vuelta al Peñón de Ifach 2026

The XII Vuelta al Peñón de Ifach challenges swimmers with a 4,600-meter course around the Peñón de Ifach, a large limestone formation emerging from the sea at Calpe on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Beginning in the morning in Calpe, Alicante, this is an open-water swim. The event is limited to 1,000 participants and includes a solidarity label. All swimmers are required to use a safety buoy. The course encircles the Peñón within the Mediterranean Sea. Previous editions featured a 3,800-meter route between Playa del Cantal Roig and Playa de la Fosa. Registration is limited and must be completed in advance. Real Club Náutico de Calpe organizes the swim, with assistance from the Calp town hall. The event draws a large field of participants, not exclusively elite swimmers.