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Sports tourism in Mallorca – Colonia de Sant Jordi: triathlon, open-water swimming and training international

Introduction

La localidad de Colonia de Sant Jordi se ha consolidado en los últimos años como uno de los destinos para el turismo deportivo en Mallorca más interesantes del Mediterráneo. Además de sus playas y su entorno natural, la zona destaca por sus instalaciones de alto nivel y por acoger competiciones internacionales que atraen a atletas de todo el mundo.

Thanks to its mild climate all year round and its stunning natural surroundings, many athletes choose this corner of southern Mallorca to train, compete or prepare for major international events.

BEST Centre: an international benchmark for training

One of the driving forces behind sports tourism in Mallorca, and specifically in this area, is the
Best Centre Sports complex.

This sports centre is internationally renowned and features:

  • 50-metre outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool

  • professional gym

  • recovery and physiotherapy areas

  • facilities for high-performance training

Elite teams and athletes from various countries use these facilities to hold training camps, particularly in disciplines such as swimming, triathlon and athletics. A number of Olympic triathletes and swimmers have trained here, establishing the venue as a benchmark for international sport.

Best Centre in Colonia Sant Jordi

An ideal destination for triathlons

The area around Colonia de Sant Jordi is particularly well suited to triathlon, as it allows the three disciplines to be easily combined:

  • open-water swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean

  • cycling on quiet roads in the south of Mallorca

  • running by the sea or on country lanes

Every year, one of the best-known events in the area takes place here:

Mallorca Olympic Triathlon

📅 23 May 2026

The
Mallorca Olympic Triathlon brings together athletes from many countries to compete on a spectacular Mediterranean course.

The race follows the classic Olympic distance:

  • 🏊 1.5 km swim

  • 🚴 40 km of cycling

  • 🏃 10 km run

The route starts at the port of Colonia de Sant Jordi and takes in some of the most spectacular scenery in the south of Mallorca.

Triathlon Colonia Sant Jordi Mallorca

Open-water swimming: BEST Fest

Another major sporting event in the area is the international open-water swimming festival:

BEST Fest Open Water Festival

📅 23–29 May 2026

This event, regarded as one of Europe’s leading open-water swimming festivals, brings together swimmers from all over the world for a week.

During the festival, a range of events covering various distances are held, from routes suitable for beginners to longer courses for experienced swimmers.

The trials are being carried out in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Mallorca, near iconic locations such as
Es Trenc Beach.

Open water festival Colonia Sant Jordi Mallorca

Other sporting events in the area

In addition to triathlons and open-water swimming, the sporting calendar in southern Mallorca includes other events that attract international participants.

LCW DUO Mallorca

This event combines open-water swimming and running over various distances and attracts hundreds of participants to the area every year.

Competitions cyclists in Mallorca

La isla también es un referente mundial para el ciclismo. Pruebas como la Challenge Ciclista Mallorca, que se celebra en enero, incluyen etapas que pasan por el sur de la isla y contribuyen a posicionar Mallorca como destino internacional para el ciclismo profesional.

Ciclismo en Colonia Sant Jordi

A perfect natural setting for training

The landscape that surrounds Colonia of Sant Jordi offers conditions ideal for training throughout the whole year.

Among the venues most frequently used by athletes are:

  • the area around the Es Trenc-Salobrar de Campos Nature Reserve

  • Cycling routes through the interior of the municipality of Ses Salines

  • coastal paths perfect for running

The combination of a Mediterranean climate, open landscapes and tranquillity makes the area the perfect place for sports camps and competition preparation.

Accommodation for athletes

Many athletes who visit the area to train or compete look for accommodation that is peaceful and comfortable where they can rest after their their sports sessions.

Holiday flats are a very popular option because they offer:

  • more space

  • own kitchen

  • flexibility in training schedules

  • atmosphere relaxed close to the sea

This ensures a comfortable stay during sporting events or international competitions.

Conclusion

Sant Jordi Sant Jordi has has become one of the the most interesting sports destinations in the Mediterranean.

The combination of facilities such as the
Best Centre Sports, international events such as the
Mallorca Olympic Triathlon

For those who enjoy sport, nature and the Mediterranean combined, this region in the south of Mallorca is without doubt a place of exceptional beauty.