Marbella welcomes the 6,300 participants of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Today, Marbella officially welcomed the over 6,300 triathletes participating in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, which will take place on November 8 and 9, with the Parade of Nations. The event started at Antonio Banderas Square and concluded at Puerto Banús beach, featuring athletes from 143 countries.

The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, attended the event and emphasized that "it is a true honor for our city to be the epicenter of such a special occasion for international sports." She stated that "this championship not only fills us with pride but also reaffirms Marbella's position as a host for major international events and as a world-class destination."

The City of Ironman

Muñoz, who noted that the event will have a direct economic impact of 60 million euros and will generate 270,000 overnight stays, thanked the organizers for their trust in the city as a host for the competition, and highlighted the city's capacity to host large-scale events. "We have quality infrastructure, a privileged natural environment, and an excellent hotel industry, making each competition a unique experience for the participants," she emphasized.

During her speech, Muñoz also mentioned that "it is really special for us to host more than 6,000 athletes, along with their friends and family" and added that "during these days, Marbella will undoubtedly be the city of Ironman." "I want to tell them to fall in love with the city, to enjoy it, and I hope they have a fantastic outcome, but also not to miss our restaurants and our heritage," stressed the mayor, who hoped that "they feel at home, because our town and Ironman are a combination that will undoubtedly occur more often."