Out of Lockers

A new sign had appeared to the wall of the accreditation center…

First competition day

The European Championships starts today with 200 medley and 800 free, both for women and men. Unfortenately there is still no schedule of the events available, probably due to the reconfirmation process. That means, that participants have to calculate themselves, when they will have their heat and try to adjust their warmup to that. It’s a kind of a challenge, because nobody actually knows the amount of no shows at 800.

Tactics at 800

As 800 freestyle is the last event of today and many of the competitors who swim that, will take part also to 200 free, which is the first event of tomorrow – starting at 8.00 – some of the swimmers had figured out how to get more rest between those two starts. By registering with as bad time as possible to 800, of course. That takes you to an earlier heat and in the best case you can get 1-2 hours more rest that way.

Cadiz restaurants in Michelin guide

Michelin Guide has picked up 3 restaurants between the pool and the Old Town of Cadiz. First two of them are actually
in the historical center, the last one closer to the pool.

El Faro
Address
San Félix 15 E – 11002 Cadiz (Old Town)
Phone 902 21 10 68
This elegant classical maritime bar has a select clientele. It offers delicious tapas, though its speciality lies in deep-fried fish.
Note: Cooking regional /  tapa: 2.4€ Portion: 7€, Note that El Faro is also a
Michelin star-restaurant with a pricier section.

Parador H. Atlántico
Address
av. Duque de Nájera 9 E – 11002 Cadiz (Old Town)
Phone 956 22 69 05
Its light-filled restaurant offers typical dishes and sea views.
Note: Cooking regional /  31€

Playa Victoria
Address
glorieta Ingeniero La Cierva 4 E – 11010 Cadiz  (Between Old Town and
swiming pool)
Its restaurant surrounds the pool and has great sea views.
Note: Cooking traditional /  25€

Parking for the competitors

The parking area for competitors is appr 1 km from the pool. Parking permits are available from the accreditation area at 30 euros (cash only) for the whole period. On top of the cash, you’ll need your accreditation card and car plate number for the permit.

Commuting in Cadiz

Bus-coverage in Cadiz is excellent, buses run in every 10-15 minutes and the cost is 98 cents. Line 1 has a stop in front of the pool and goes to Old Town in 15-20 minutes.

Competition pool

The competition pool is open for training on Sunday 13th and Monday 14th. 10-lane pool is oldish but decent with a 20 m deeper section in the middle and 28°C water.

The starting blocks are old-fashioned, steel constructions that move slightly, at least on the lanes 4-7.

Arriving to the pool

1. Accreditation: each desk handles certain countries, so check your desk at the entrance first.

2. You have to reconfirm your participation to 800 free, 400 free and open water at least 24 hrs prior to your start.

3. Get a key (deposit 10 euros, cash only) for the locker and parking permit (price 30 euros, cash only) from desk 6 on the same room. Be prepared to queue.

4. Take your car to the parking area (you’ll get a map) that is appr 1 km from the pool. As this takes time too, come early enough.

5. Have a plan B, if there are no  lockers available anymore when you arrive.

Cadiz tapas tested

Cumbres Mayores in Old Town (C/Zorrilla 4) was a recommended by a local and turned to be worth a visit. Prices are very reasonable on the tapas-section, restaurant on the back is pricier. Opens at 20.30 and gets full after 1 hr.

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