El sábado 6 de diciembre nos unimos a La Marató de 3Cat en la lucha contra el cáncer
Join a 45–60 minute paddle or open‑water swim from Blue Salt’s platform in Barcelona, then relax with a talk, live music, and food — all supporting La Marató de 3Cat’s cancer fundraiser. Easy to reach from central Barcelona, this compact event blends sea time with community purpose.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
45 minutes–1 hour
Fitness Level
Be comfortable swimming or paddling continuously for up to an hour and moving on and off a platform; moderate cardiovascular fitness recommended.
Wildlife
History
La Marató de 3Cat is Catalonia’s annual charity telethon that funds research into major health issues; this event is part of local fundraising efforts.
Conservation
Participants are asked to stay in marked lanes, avoid trampling Posidonia seagrass, and pack out all trash to protect the nearshore habitat.
Blue Salt
El sábado 6 de diciembre nos unimos a La Marató de 3Cat en la lucha contra el cáncer
Blue Salt is a Barcelona based ocean activity provider operating on the Catalonia coast. The company specializes in short, accessible sea outings that combine paddle surfing and open water swims. Blue Salt organizes marked one hour paddle surf or swim routes that depart from its Barcelona location and are designed for participants of varying experience levels. After the water portion participants enjoy a post activity gathering with a talk music and food creating a social finish to the outdoor experience.
Blue Salt has partnered with La Marató for special events and runs the Som de Mar Blue Salt x La Marató program that supports community engagement while showcasing local marine routes. Trip listings include clear summaries and practical guidance and participants are asked to bring their own gear and warm clothes as noted in trip descriptions.
Featured on The Adventure Collective Blue Salt lists factual trip details and event context to help participants plan. The business emphasizes transparency in logistics by providing marked routes scheduled activity timeframes and post activity programming so guests know what to expect. Information on meeting points route length and timing is included with each trip listing.
Blue Salt operates within Barcelona Catalonia and concentrates on approachable sea based experiences that pair exercise with cultural and social elements. The combination of defined routes clear pre trip instructions and collaborative events supports reliable planning for attendees seeking an organized ocean outing. Bookings are available through trip listings with specific start times and meeting details and contact provided.
Location
Barcelona, Catalonia
Operating on the Catalonia coast
Duration
1 hour
Typical water segment length
Experience
Paddle surf or swim
Choose paddle surf or swim routes
Event Partner
La Marató
Collaborative Som de Mar program
Find trip times, packing guidance, and booking details on the listing to reserve a spot.
Pick up your bib early
Collect your dorsal at Blue Salt School Friday 17:00–19:00 or Saturday 8:30–9:30 to avoid last‑minute lines.
Wear non‑slip shoes
Rocky spots on the platform can be slippery—water shoes help when launching and landing.
Protect Posidonia
Stay in the marked lanes and avoid dragging boards over seagrass meadows to reduce environmental impact.
Dress for after the paddle
Bring warm, dry layers and a towel; a windproof jacket makes the post‑sea hangout comfortable.
Paddleboard or swim buoy
Keeps you visible and provides flotation support for the one‑hour open‑water route.
Non‑slip water shoes
Protects feet and improves traction when launching from the platform and on rocky shoreline.
Towel and warm layers
Dry clothes and an insulated jacket are essential for warming up after the session.
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Wetsuit or thermal top
Extends comfort in cooler water and increases time-on-water during colder months.
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