WHAT IS SWIM GRAND PRIX
THE MOST CHALLENGING
THE MOST REWARDING
Face nature in intense competitions, epic scenarios that inspire you to discover new limits in open water.
WHO WE ARE
With premium open water swimming races since 2012 in scenic sceneries we are adding Ultra and Marathon swimming races, and new crossings to the event´s portfolio.
A passionate sports Team is on the stage drawing an ultimate experience for swimmers and companions.
The Travessia Lisboa – Cascais 20Km is the first Ultra Swim in continental Portugal since 1906 and part of the Ultra Marathon Swim Series, by WOWSA.
OUR PURPOSE
Contribute to the growth of open water swimming and make Swim GP a world reference event that mobilizes people towards a healthy life in contact with nature, environmental sustainability and preservation of marine life.
OUR HISTORY
Jorge Paulo Pereira founded Swim Challenge Cascais in 2012, the first open water swimming event organised by a private organisation in Portugal. A local swimmer with a great passion for water sports, he met Miguel Arrobas – a former Olympic swimmer; Pedro Brandão – his coach; and Nuno Felício, forming a team to organise the first event.
The following editions established this event as one of the biggest in the country, growing uninterruptedly until 2020, when it was cancelled due to the pandemic.
This is a competition that has seen some of the greatest names in swimming in Portugal, a beautiful “proving ground” framed by a setting full of history and unique natural beauty, inspiring great feats and unforgettable memories.
The 2024 edition unveils the new brand – Swim Grand Prix – more international and with new challenges. A new era begins!