Rota hosts 30th annual La Costilla open water swimming race

The 30th edition of the ‘La Costilla’ open water swimming race took place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at La Costilla Beach in Rota, Spain. Organized by the Rotartessos Swimming Club in collaboration with the Rota City Council's Sports Delegation, the event drew approximately 315 swimmers of various ages.

Participants competed in multiple categories, including a 2,000-meter main event and a 1,000-meter race for younger age groups. Notable performances included Gonzalo López Aldea, who won gold in the male Alevín category, and David Rodríguez López, who secured silver in the male Infantil category. Marcos Sánchez Serrano also earned a silver medal in the Master-20 male category during the 2,000-meter race.