The iconic Riosequillo pool, known as the longest in Spain, will adjust its usual opening date to serve as the venue for the inaugural day of the Traineras Regatta season. This sporting event, scheduled for June 28 at the adjacent reservoir, marks the first time this competition comes to the Community of Madrid.
An agreement between the Association of Traineras Clubs, the Ayuntamiento de Buitrago de Lozoya, and the Comunidad de Madrid will enable the event to be the opening round of the traineras leagues. Approximately 450 athletes are expected to participate, divided into 20 teams competing in the men's (Eusko Label) and women's (Euskotren) races, named Bandera Pueblos con Vida Comunidad de Madrid and Bandera Canal de Isabel II 175 aniversario, respectively.
The manager for the Ayuntamiento de Buitrago, Rafa Abad, expressed the municipality's enthusiasm for hosting the event, acknowledging the significant organizational effort involved. Projections estimate an attendance of 4,000 to 8,000 people, a considerable number for a town of just over 2,000 inhabitants, whose accommodations are already nearly fully booked.
The event will not only be sporting but will also feature craft and gastronomy stalls, offering products from both Madrid and the Basque Country. The Comunidad de Madrid aims with this initiative to attract tourism, boost the local economy, and enhance Buitrago's profile as a sporting hub in the Sierra Norte.
The Riosequillo pool boasts a water surface area of 4,500 square meters and extends over 220 meters in length. The complex is equipped with a children's pool, lawn areas, a bar-restaurant, ice cream stands, picnic areas, and a pine forest. Access is via exit 74 of the A-1, with free parking for 700 vehicles. Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and weekends and holidays from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
General admission costs 9 euros on weekdays and 14 euros on weekends, with reduced rates for children, seniors over 65, people with disabilities, and large families. The maximum capacity is 2,035 people, and visiting on weekdays is recommended due to high weekend demand. Tickets are currently sold only at the box office, given the narrowness of the access road.
The facility operates with its own water treatment plant and is subject to controls by the Confederación Hidrográfica del Tajo to protect the natural environment of the reservoir. Additionally, some staff monitor visitors to prevent them from swimming in the reservoir itself.
