The sea is our element

Parres Water Sports Festival

WORLD SUP FESTIVAL Costa Blanca 15, 16, 17 y 18 de Mayo 2025

We invite you to a new unforgettable nautical adventure on May 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2025, in a unique setting surrounded by one of the world’s best events in the most exciting water sport of today: Stand Up Paddle (SUP). In addition, the event will feature other disciplines such as Sea Kayak, Wingfoil, and SUPfoil. The sea is our element.

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We’re back, warriors! We present the official poster for the World SUP Festival Costa Blanca 2025, which will take place from May 16 to 18 in Santa Pola (Alicante). Mark these dates on your calendar!

The 5th edition of the world’s premier SUP event is coming, and the World SUP Festival Costa Blanca is set to be unforgettable.

Unique Experience

The event begins with an exciting transfer of all competitors in the traditional Tabarqueras to the historic Tabarca Island, creating an unforgettable experience from the start.

Tabarca Island

The competition takes place in a unique environment of extraordinary biodiversity, the first Marine Reserve in Spain, allowing athletes to enjoy this unique fusion of sport and nature.

The 15k and 7k Challenge

The PRO athletes face an exciting course around the entire island, a challenging distance of 15 kilometres, that tests their endurance and technique.

Santa Pola Bay

The competition culminates with a spectacular final sprint towards Santa Pola Bay, in front of hundreds of spectators. The finish line becomes a true celebration of the sport, where athletes and fans celebrate the success of the crossing together.

For decades, Parres Watersports has led and promoted board sports, establishing itself as an international reference in the nautical world. Since our inception, we have organized high-level competitions in disciplines such as windsurfing and kitesurfing, both regionally and nationally.

In 2018, we evolved this legacy with the launch of the World SUP Festival Costa Blanca, designed as a world-class reference event in the Stand Up Paddle discipline.

From its very first edition, the World SUP Festival demonstrated its potential, attracting elite athletes and establishing itself as a global showcase for the sport. In 2023, we reached a historic milestone, with over 300 participants from 33 countries across six continents, reaffirming our commitment to excellence and the international promotion of SUP.

Now, we take a step forward with the Parres Watersports Festival, an event that expands our horizons by integrating not only the prestigious World SUP Festival but also official competitions in Sea Kayak and Wingfoil, along with a wide range of parallel activities designed to engage both athletes and enthusiasts. This festival combines tradition, innovation, and an inclusive and sustainable approach, becoming a meeting point for all water sports lovers.

What is the Parres WaterSports Festival?

1 New Disciplines

It incorporates Wingfoil, Sea Kayak, Va'a 6 and Dragon Boat, thanks to the support of the Sailing, Canoeing and Surfing federations.

2 Integration of the World SUP Festival Costa Blanca

An internationally consolidated event that joins the festival, expanding its reach and appeal.

3 Reference in Sliding Sports

It is consolidated as a key event in sliding sports, offering a complete experience for athletes and spectators.

Pillars of Dissemination

TELEVISION

Over 575,000 viewers per event Platforms: VODAFONE, EUSKALTEL, VIRGINTELCO, RAKUTEN Sports: TELEDEPORTE, RTVE-PLAY International: PXSPORT (America) Smart TV: WHALE TV National: Apunt deporte, Antena 3, 24TVE

RADIO

Multi-platform coverage: National broadcasters "A Contra Pico" programme Distribution: Spotify, IVoox, iTunes, YouTube

PRESS

Specialised and general media: National: Flashsurfing, Surferule, 3 Sesenta International: Surfinglatino, Total SUP General: ABC, AS Acción, Marca

Committed to the Environment

Weinvite you to be part of something more than just a competition-we want you to be part of this movement

Ocean CLEAN

We invite you to be part of our event!

YOUR BRAND, YOUR PRODUCT AT THE EXPO, YOUR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS AND MUCH MORE

A concept for all ages

THE EVENT

A Sustainable Event

Thanks to its privileged location and proximity to the island of Tabarca, the event offers a truly unique experience.

Committed to Equality

Since 2019, we have ensured that prizes are equal for both female and male participants. In the 2023 edition of the World SUP Festival Costa Blanca, 31% of the participants were women. In the III Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo SUP Race, this figure rose to 40%. At Parres Watersports Club, the trend continues, with 51% female and 49% male participants. En la actualidad ya es una realidad en el Club Deportivo Parres, con un 51% de practicante femenino frente a un 49% masculino.

Conferences & Sports Techniques

Each year, renowned figures in the sport share both their experience and technical expertise.

Discover Nautical Sports

The event’s organization offers training sessions, excursions, and introductory experiences in the five days leading up to the festival.

Global Recognition

In just four years, the World SUP Festival Costa Blanca has been recognized by international organizations as one of the two most important SUP events worldwide. It is part of EUROTOUR, APP, the Spanish Cup, and CMSR.

Sport Village

The event provides dedicated spaces for sports teams to store and test their equipment.

Commercial Village

A space dedicated to companies looking to promote their products and boost local activity.

Leisure Village

A designated area for public entertainment, featuring food & drink services, children’s programs, local gastronomy, live music, and cultural performances.

COMPETITIONS

SUP

ISLA DE TABARCA 16 K

ISLA DE TABARCA 7 K

KIDS LD

TECHNIQUE RACE ALL CATEGORIES

POPULAR CROSSING – Friendship Paddle

SUP INCLUSIVE EXHIBITION

SUP FOIL

ISLA DE TABARCA 12 K

EXHIBICIÓN SPRINT 

DRAGON BOAT

B 22 SPRINT 200MT

KAYAK DE MAR

SS1

SS2

CLASICO

PARACANOE

OC1

VA’A 1

VA’A 6

WING FOIL

SLALOM

EXHIBICIÓN FREESTYLE

Organiser: Parres Sports Club

History and Trajectory

Daniel Parres began his passion for nautical education in 1986, and with the creation of the Parres Sports Club, he has become a prominent figure worldwide in water sports. With one of the largest fleets in Europe, the club is distinguished by its international athletes and high-level medallists.

Prestigious Events

The club organises consolidated prestigious national and international SUP events, such as the Great Mediterranean SUP Race and the World SUP Festival Costablanca, recognised as one of the best SUP events worldwide.

SPONSORS

El World SUP Festival Costa Blanca 2025 ha recibido una subvención de 15.000 € de la Generalitat Valenciana, dentro de la línea nominativa S0804 para la «Organización de campeonatos de Europa y del mundo en máximas categorías y competiciones de nivel equiparable».

OUR PARTNERS

Blog

From our blog

EUROTOUR WORLD SUP FESTIVAL

After a one year break, one of the biggest events   is back for its 5th edition. For stop#3 of #eurotour2025 we are going to Santa Pola   to @worldsupfestival World SUP Festival Costa Blanca   (10,000E) (4 estrellas x2) 17-18th May  This year we are demoing a new concept with two EuroTour   events with 5000E Prize Money each…

 Parres Water Sports Festival 2025

 Parres Water Sports Festival 202 May 16-19 |   Santa Pola, Spain  The biggest water sports festival in Europe!  SUP | Wing Foil | Kayak | Clinics | Expo | Live Music & More! Here’s the tentative schedule for the event! We’re still fine-tuning every detail to bring you an unforgettable experience, but here’s a sneak peek…

 READY TO RACE? SIGN UP NOW! 

 Be the first paddler from your country to sign up and get an exclusive welcome bag!  Are you ready for one of the most epic SUP races in the world? The countdown has begun, and we’re preparing everything for an unforgettable experience in Santa Pola.  WHY YOU CAN’T MISS IT:  A legendary course from Tabarca…

Tu Plan

Conoce las diferentes propuestas que te ofrecemos, para disfrutar de este evento. 

ANTES tienes preparados paquetes turísticos con actividades, entrenamientos , rutas turísticas….

DURANTE tienes un programa para disfrutar al evento, enfocado para grupos y de manera individual, ademas de muchas actividades.

WSF25 Costa Blanca

LOCALIZACION

Plaza de la Constitución
Santa Pola, 03130

Contacto

Teléfono: + 34 663 457 406

Email : comunicacion@parreswatersports.com

horario

Viernes y Sábado 09:00 – 24:00

Domingo 09:00 – 18:00