September 2026 · Algarve

Swim Week

A full week of ocean, community, and coastline — beyond the race.

What's on

Daily · Meet 6:45 AM

Morning Guided Swims

For everyone able to arrive early, we’ll be swimming together every day. We meet at 6:45 at the parking lot of the beach we share each day in the WhatsApp group, and get in the water by 7:00 for 2–4 km along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the Algarve. Afterwards, as always, we regroup for breakfast at one of our favorite local cafés — because a swim isn’t complete without talking about swimming over coffee.

Thursday September 10 · 17:00–20:00

Sunset Drinks & Olympic Talks

Join us at Vila Vita Resort for an evening of sunset cocktails, live music, and inspiring stories from Michael Ilgner — a Swim Party 10km participant and recently crowned European Champion in Water Polo.

Reserve your spot

Daily sessions

Movement & Preparation

Stretching, yoga, and pilates sessions throughout the week. All levels welcome — from restorative morning stretches to dynamic mobility work.

Throughout the week

Cultural & Algarve Experiences

Local village exploration, coastal landscape tours, gastronomy experiences, and historic site visits. The week is as much about the place as the swimming.

Saturday September 12

Race Day + Beach Party

All three distances start with staggered wave starts. The day closes with the post-race beach party and lunch — included for all registered participants.

Accommodation partners

Exclusive discounts for SwimParty 10km participants.

Mirachoro Carvoeiro Hotel

10% off · Code:

Walking distance from the ocean and Swim Party activities
Dates: September 10–14, 2026

Vale da Lapa Village Resort

15% off · Code:

15 minutes from Carvoeiro beach
Ideal for swim clubs, teams, groups & families

Go rustic

Animame Algarve · Alcantarilha

For the adventurous, join us in Alcantarilha at Animame Algarve, the glamping site run by our own Mariana Santos. You'll stay in a tipi tent, fully set up with Mirachoro hotel-quality beds and bedding, for a true wild-swimmer experience. Just let us know if you'd like to book a spot camping with us.

Getting to the Algarve

Our rental car partner Auto Rent will have a car ready for you right at the airport — use code for 15% off
Faro Airport (FAO) — approximately 50 min drive to Carvoeiro
Direct flights from London, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Porto and more
Sea temperature in September: 21–24°C
Wetsuit optional — conditions are typically calm