Douro Valley – São João da Pesqueira – Open Water takes place on Sat, Sep 12, 2026 in São João da Pesqueira, Portugal. The main route is 3 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Start
- São João da Pesqueira 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 3 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Douro Valley – São João da Pesqueira Open Water is an open-water swimming competition held in the river environment of Cais da Ferradosa along the Douro River.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 3 km open-water swimming competition in the Douro River requires sustained cardiovascular endurance and precise sighting in a river environment.
Aerobic endurance
A continuous 3 km swim distance demands sustained upper-body and core aerobic output over an extended period.
Open-water sighting
Navigating the river environment of Cais da Ferradosa requires consistent bilateral breathing and frequent sighting to maintain a straight line without lane lines.
Your road to race day
Race day at Douro Valley – São João da Pesqueira – Open Water is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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