20th Albufeira Open Water Race 2026

The Albufeira Open Water Race is a short sea swim held in Albufeira, on Portugal’s Algarve coast. The event is in its 20th edition and provides two distances: a 200 m option and a 2 km swim for those seeking a more substantial open-water race without venturing into marathon distances. Scheduled for August, the race takes place when Albufeira typically experiences hot, sunny, and dry weather, with average highs near 35°C and lows around 22°C. The race begins at sunrise, a practical choice given the early day warmth and allowing swimmers to benefit from calmer, cooler morning conditions before the beach area becomes busy.