Sporting Events in Calella

Calella is the setting for many sporting events, making it the sports capital of the Maresme. Every year, thousands of people visit Calella to participate in one of its events, and here you can discover which ones are offered:

Ironman Barcelona and Ironman 70.3 Barcelona

At the end of May and the beginning of October, Calella hosts the Ironman 70.3 Barcelona and Ironman Barcelona, two of the world’s most famous long-distance triathlon competitions, since 2014. Evidence of this are the 3,000 registrations from over 70 different countries made each year for both events.

The race pack collection, technical meetings, exhibition, merchandise, information center, and finish line are less than 5 minutes on foot from the Hotel Bernat II. The start line and transition zones, where bags and bikes are stored, are less than 15 minutes away.

Hotel Bernat II in Calella offers all the facilities you need, so you only have to worry about achieving your big challenge.

Volta Ciclista de Catalunya

The Volta Ciclista de Catalunya is one of the 25 most important cycling events in the world. Every year in mid-March, Calella becomes the focus of global cycling, as the first stage starts and ends in this city.

Swimming Crossing at Calella Beach

The swimming crossing at Calella Beach is a swim in the Mediterranean Sea, held every year at the end of July, where the main distance is 1,000 meters and the starting point is the Red Cross hut on Platja Gran. This open participation competition is organized by the Club Natació Calella.

Handball Championship in Calella

Since 2005, Calella’s beach has hosted top European beach handball teams. This tournament, which was not well known at first, has achieved great participation success in recent years.

Costa Barcelona-Maresme Half Marathon

At the end of March and beginning of April, Calella hosts a half marathon. Its main appeal is that much of the race takes place by the sea, with the rest running through the streets of Calella. Hotel Bernat II offers all the facilities to ensure you make the most of this sporting activity.

Memorial Voleibol Jordi Bachs

Every August, a mixed beach volleyball championship is held on Calella’s main beach. This tournament is held in honor of Calella volleyball player Jordi Bachs and annually brings together a hundred people who come to enjoy the sport and promote the values of fair play and healthy competition.