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\nSports tourism in Mallorca – Colonia de Sant Jordi: triathlon, open-water swimming and training international<\/h1>\nIntroduction<\/h2>\n
La localidad de Colonia de Sant Jordi<\/span> se ha consolidado en los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os como uno de los destinos para el turismo deportivo en Mallorca m\u00e1s interesantes del Mediterr\u00e1neo. Adem\u00e1s 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.<\/p>\nThanks 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nBEST Centre: an international benchmark for training<\/h1>\n
One of the driving forces behind sports tourism in Mallorca, and specifically in this area, is the
Best Centre Sports<\/span><\/a> complex.<\/p>\nThis sports centre is internationally renowned and features:<\/p>\n
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50-metre outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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professional gym<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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recovery and physiotherapy areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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facilities for high-performance training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Elite teams and athletes from various countries use these facilities to hold training camps<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n![\"Best](\"https:\/\/grupoberna.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bestcentrepiscina.jpg\")
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\nAn ideal destination for triathlons<\/h1>\n
The area around Colonia de Sant Jordi<\/span> is particularly well suited to triathlon, as it allows the three disciplines to be easily combined:<\/p>\n\n- \n
open-water swimming<\/strong> in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
cycling<\/strong> on quiet roads in the south of Mallorca<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
running<\/strong> by the sea or on country lanes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEvery year, one of the best-known events in the area takes place here:<\/p>\n
Mallorca Olympic Triathlon<\/h2>\n
\ud83d\udcc5 23 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nThe
Mallorca Olympic Triathlon<\/span> brings together athletes from many countries to compete on a spectacular Mediterranean course.<\/p>\nThe race follows the classic Olympic distance:<\/p>\n
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\ud83c\udfca 1.5 km swim<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\ud83d\udeb4 40 km of cycling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\ud83c\udfc3 10 km run<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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.<\/p>\n
![\"Triathlon](\"https:\/\/grupoberna.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/triathlon.jpg\")
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\nOpen-water swimming: BEST Fest<\/h1>\n
Another major sporting event in the area is the international open-water swimming festival:<\/p>\n
BEST Fest Open Water Festival<\/h2>\n
\ud83d\udcc5 23\u201329 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nThis event, regarded as one of Europe\u2019s leading open-water swimming festivals, brings together swimmers from all over the world for a week.<\/p>\n
During the festival, a range of events covering various distances are held, from routes suitable for beginners to longer courses for experienced swimmers.<\/p>\n
The trials are being carried out in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Mallorca, near iconic locations such as
Es Trenc Beach<\/span>.<\/p>\n![\"Open](\"https:\/\/grupoberna.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/open_water.png\")
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\nOther sporting events in the area<\/h1>\n
In addition to triathlons and open-water swimming, the sporting calendar in southern Mallorca includes other events that attract international participants.<\/p>\n
LCW DUO Mallorca<\/h3>\n
This event combines open-water swimming and running over various distances and attracts hundreds of participants to the area every year.<\/p>\n
Competitions cyclists in Mallorca<\/h3>\n
La isla tambi\u00e9n 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.<\/p>\n
![\"Ciclismo](\"https:\/\/grupoberna.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/challange.jpg\")
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\nA perfect natural setting for training<\/h1>\n
The landscape that surrounds Colonia of Sant Jordi<\/span> offers conditions ideal for training throughout the whole year.<\/a><\/p>\nAmong the venues most frequently used by athletes are:<\/p>\n
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the area around the Es Trenc-Salobrar de Campos Nature Reserve<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Cycling routes through the interior of the municipality of Ses Salines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
coastal paths perfect for running<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The combination of a Mediterranean climate, open landscapes and tranquillity makes the area the perfect place for sports camps and competition preparation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nAccommodation for athletes<\/h1>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Holiday flats are<\/a> a very popular option because they offer:<\/p>\n
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Sports tourism in Mallorca – Colonia de Sant Jordi: triathlon, open-water swimming and training international<\/h1>\nIntroduction<\/h2>\n
La localidad de Colonia de Sant Jordi<\/span> se ha consolidado en los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os como uno de los destinos para el turismo deportivo en Mallorca m\u00e1s interesantes del Mediterr\u00e1neo. Adem\u00e1s 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n One of the driving forces behind sports tourism in Mallorca, and specifically in this area, is the This sports centre is internationally renowned and features:<\/p>\n 50-metre outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool<\/p>\n<\/li>\n professional gym<\/p>\n<\/li>\n recovery and physiotherapy areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n facilities for high-performance training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Elite teams and athletes from various countries use these facilities to hold training camps<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n The area around Colonia de Sant Jordi<\/span> is particularly well suited to triathlon, as it allows the three disciplines to be easily combined:<\/p>\n open-water swimming<\/strong> in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean<\/p>\n<\/li>\n cycling<\/strong> on quiet roads in the south of Mallorca<\/p>\n<\/li>\n running<\/strong> by the sea or on country lanes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Every year, one of the best-known events in the area takes place here:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5 23 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n The The race follows the classic Olympic distance:<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfca 1.5 km swim<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udeb4 40 km of cycling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \ud83c\udfc3 10 km run<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 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.<\/p>\n Another major sporting event in the area is the international open-water swimming festival:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5 23\u201329 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n This event, regarded as one of Europe\u2019s leading open-water swimming festivals, brings together swimmers from all over the world for a week.<\/p>\n During the festival, a range of events covering various distances are held, from routes suitable for beginners to longer courses for experienced swimmers.<\/p>\n The trials are being carried out in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Mallorca, near iconic locations such as In addition to triathlons and open-water swimming, the sporting calendar in southern Mallorca includes other events that attract international participants.<\/p>\n This event combines open-water swimming and running over various distances and attracts hundreds of participants to the area every year.<\/p>\n La isla tambi\u00e9n 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.<\/p>\n The landscape that surrounds Colonia of Sant Jordi<\/span> offers conditions ideal for training throughout the whole year.<\/a><\/p>\n Among the venues most frequently used by athletes are:<\/p>\n the area around the Es Trenc-Salobrar de Campos Nature Reserve<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cycling routes through the interior of the municipality of Ses Salines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n coastal paths perfect for running<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The combination of a Mediterranean climate, open landscapes and tranquillity makes the area the perfect place for sports camps and competition preparation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Holiday flats are<\/a> a very popular option because they offer:<\/p>\n
\nBEST Centre: an international benchmark for training<\/h1>\n
Best Centre Sports<\/span><\/a> complex.<\/p>\n\n
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\nAn ideal destination for triathlons<\/h1>\n
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Mallorca Olympic Triathlon<\/h2>\n
Mallorca Olympic Triathlon<\/span> brings together athletes from many countries to compete on a spectacular Mediterranean course.<\/p>\n\n
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\nOpen-water swimming: BEST Fest<\/h1>\n
BEST Fest Open Water Festival<\/h2>\n
Es Trenc Beach<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nOther sporting events in the area<\/h1>\n
LCW DUO Mallorca<\/h3>\n
Competitions cyclists in Mallorca<\/h3>\n
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\nA perfect natural setting for training<\/h1>\n
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\nAccommodation for athletes<\/h1>\n