First swim of 2025
By Charlotte Stace
Prepare your swimsuits for Barcelona's traditional First Swim of the Year ('Primer Bany de l'Any') on January 1st at midday.
Hosted by Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta, this annual event takes place on San Sebastián beach. Hundreds of participants gather at the water’s edge, waiting for the starting signal before diving in for their first group swim of the year. Be warned though, it’s not for the faint-hearted! The water is chilly at this time of year, so brace yourself for a refreshing start to 2025.
As is normal each year, this swim is done to raise money for charity, with donations going to a local cause. This year, everything raised will go to two organisations that work to improve the quality of life of homeless people: Projecte Sostre and Salut Sense Sostre. Registration to take part in the swim costs €4 and also gives access to the club’s facilities to use the changing rooms and lockers.