Swimming around an island: a spectacular challenge. From the face closest to the Mallorcan coast, bright and full of life, to the darkest face we find near Cap de Llebeig. A route with dizzying cliffs and impressive depth, where the breath of kayakers and spectators make us see the light. We end up skirting Cap de Tramuntana, where we again see a very close bottom that allows us to reach the Port of Sa Dragonera, the point from which this 9,500 meter challenge begins.

This crossing is done by level groups and the total cost is €380, including 2 previous training camps in Barcelona and an 18-week training plan.

The SOLO version, to make the crossing alone, has an additional cost of €180. If you prefer to pay in 2 installments, write to us at info@nedaelmon.com. If during the year of preparation a justified reason forces you to give up the challenge, we save your place for the following year.

Routes

Challenge setup

Among the 24 swimmers registered for the challenge, Neda el Món will create, based on their speeds and the state of form they demonstrate during the face-to-face training camps in Barcelona, ??6 groups of 4 swimmers of the same swimming level who will swim together during the challenge. Exactly the same methodology we use to make the groups to cross the Strait of Gibraltar.

Training planning

If you sign up before 15th February 2025, you can also enjoy free of charge the training plans that Neda el Món organizes for swimmers who are preparing for the Strait of Gibraltar. These trainings are both online and face-to-face, with 2 training camps on Saturday and Sunday each in the vicinity of Barcelona.

Description of the event

• The meeting point will be at the Port of Sant Elm, where swimmers will be embarked just half an hour before the start of the challenge.
• All groups will leave at the same time from the Port of Sa Dragonera.
• Each group will have a motor boat or kayak that will follow them during the swim.
• There is no time limit set for the swim.
• Refreshments will be delivered every 45 minutes by a Neda el Món technician who will be in your group's boat or kayak. Neda el Món will provide water, energy drinks and bananas.
• There will be a cloakroom service provided and coordinated by Neda el Món.
• A Civil Liability insurance and another accident insurance will be taken out for each of the participants and volunteers.
• A swim cap will be provided and must be worn by the swimmer during the challenge.

What day will we do the challenge?

The swimmers must be in Andratx (Mallorca) from June 26 to 29. Neda el Món will decide based on the forecast of wind, waves and currents which day between the 27th, 28th and 29th the challenge will be attempted.

Neda el Món Services

Neda el Món will provide logistical and technical support before, during and after the crossing. The services included are:

• Payment of the crossing.
• 2 training camps in the pool and at sea during the previous months.
• Weekly training schedule for the swimmer at home for 18 weeks.
• Face-to-face training the week of the challenge, just before the swim.
• Swimming cap and commemorative T-shirt.
• Discounts in our online store.

Calendar of training camps in El Masnou and Arenys de Mar

• April 5-6: pool and sea training, in a group
• May 31 - June 1: pool and sea training, in groups

Safety Buoy

In order to improve the swimmers’ safety during the crossing, the use of a buoy like the ISHOF Neda el Món buoy will be compulsory. This buoy makes the swimmers more visible, and, in addition, it allows them to hold on to it in case they are tired or injured, without altering the swimmers efficiency. If you want to buy it in advance, click here for more information.