TRAVESSA-XTREME OPEN-WATER SWIM

Saturday, 6 September: The annual open-water swim across Pollensa bay from Formentor beach to the beach at the cove of San Pedro in Mal Pas, Alcúdia. The swim is described as being "average difficulty". Dive-off, or however one describes it, at 09:00.

Note that this is not to a free-to-all event. There is a fee of 13 euros and booking has to be made in advance. So there are only a couple of days left as the closing date is 4 September. Phone/fax: 971 897 103; email: acifre@alcudia.net. More information: http://www.alcudiaesports.com

Saturday, 20 September: Another swim. Not entirely sure what the difference is, except the price which is one euro less. Closing date for booking is 16 September. Same information as above. See the website for bank details to effect a transfer.