Winter Platja d’Aro
December 19, 2026
A winter crossing in the heart of the Costa Brava, a new fixed date in the open water swimming calendar.
The SNL Winter Platja d'Aro inaugurates a new and different adventure.
Before family commitments, endless meals, and Christmas toasts, the time comes to enjoy and measure oneself against the sea, the next December 19.
A different way to welcome the holiday season: with energy, camaraderie, and the SwimNoLimits spirit.
A TOTAL OF 200 SPOTS AVAILABLE
The Modalities
1,500 meters
The Winter Challenge
Departure: 11:30 AM
The queen test of winter.
For those brave ones who enjoy challenging themselves when the water is colder and both body and mind demand determination.
A challenging course designed for those looking to test their endurance and push themselves with every stroke.
750 meters
Cold water, hot heart
Departure: 12:15 PM
Fast and with its own soul.
An ideal distance for those who want to feel winter without giving up the spirit of competition.
Rhythm, emotion, and energy in their purest form: where the cold of the sea transforms into motivation.
250 meters
The Winter Splash
Departure: 12:45 PM
Festive and non-competitive crossing.
A bath to enjoy with friends, families, or club mates. Strokes, costumes, and Christmas spirit.
SNL Winter Platja d’Aro
Before the nougats and toasts, dive into a unique experience by the sea: a festive, safe journey full of the SwimNoLimits spirit to welcome winter and Christmas.
Winter and Christmas Atmosphere
UA small village by the sea transforms into a pre-Christmas setting to experience a different day, marked by the warm spirit of winter. Participants enjoy a hot meal after the swim, an exclusive gift from SwimNoLimits, and an atmosphere filled with music, smiles, and camaraderie throughout the morning. An experience designed to welcome the winter solstice, share the moment with the SNL community, and celebrate the sea before the excesses of the holidays.
Guaranteed Security
The organization fully prioritizes safety: controlled conditions, medical and logistical support, and clear recommendations to enjoy winter bathing without risks.
A New Tradition
A special journey that marks the end of the season, outside of the SNL Cup, and aims to become an annual iconic event on the Costa Brava.
Awards and Recognitions
Official competitions (1.5 km and 750 m): rankings and trophies.
Award for the top 3 finishers in the male and female categories for each of the two distances + award for the first male and female finishers without wetsuits.
250 m. The festive bath
A festive and un-timed journey, designed to enjoy the sea and the Christmas spirit in good company. Here, what matters is not the time, but the smile. Come with your friends, family, or clubmates and compete for the most fun prizes of the day:
🏆 Best Christmas costume
🎁 Best Christmas Carol or Winter Song
A different way to experience Christmas: among laughter, strokes, and cold water.
All Modalities
Before the nougats... conquer the winter.
1,500 meters
Price: 35 €
Includes: exclusive SwimNoLimits gift, official SNL cap, participation insurance, and hot refreshments.
750 meters
Price: 30 €
Includes: exclusive SwimNoLimits gift, official SNL cap, participation insurance, and hot refreshments.
250 meters
Price: 8 €
Includes: official SNL cap, participation insurance, and hot refreshments.