Improvers - Formentera

Multiple dates
Formentera, Spain
From £1,798pp

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New to open water, slightly nervous about swimming in the sea, or simply intrigued by open water swimming? With crystal clear waters and sandy beaches, Formentera is a great location for improving stroke technique and building confidence in the sea.

Duration

6 Nights

Distance per day

1-2km

Water temperature

22-25°C

Max. group size

Ability level

Dipper, Beginner

Swim type

Open Water, Sea

Non-swimming Partners

Welcome - 10% discount

Technique coaching

Included

This trip is ideal for anyone looking to transition from pool to open water, or who would like to feel more confident swimming in the sea. The trip focuses on building an open water skillset and improving technique – designed to give you the confidence and tools to make you a happier, more confident open water swimmer. Breaststrokers and front crawl swimmers are welcome.

Formentera is famous for its dazzlingly crystal clear waters and long stretches of white beach, backed by dunes and pine trees. John Coningham-Rolls has a long-standing history with Formentera: his grandparents owned a villa (Can Rolls) in the 50s, and since then John, and now SwimQuest, have maintained a relationship with the island. Formentera has a magnetic pull for so many of our guests, who return year after year for the ice white sand and and turquoise blue sea.

Highlights

Build confidence, zero pressure

These weeks are designed to help you build confidence and fall in love with the ocean. Our guides are kind and joyfully supportive.

Our home for the week

Our base is the friendly Hotel Roca Bella, situated between two beautiful bays, on the beach of Es Pujols, moments away from Pujols town. Roll out of bed and into the sea.

Sea like a swimming pool

The Posedonia sea grass growing Formentera keeps the water astoundingly clear. You've never seen turquoise like this!

Ibiza's laid back little sister

Formentera is the smallest of Spain’s Balearic islands. Unlike Ibiza, Formentera retains a laid-back atmosphere.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

We meet in the hotel reception at 2pm to begin our adventure. After a warm welcome and safety briefing, we head to Pujols Bay for our acclimatisation swim – a perfect opportunity to get comfortable in the water while taking in the beautiful surroundings. We then head out for dinner at 7pm to a local restaurant.

Day 2

Illettes Bay swim

This morning we will meet for breakfast then brush up on swim technique. After lunch at Roca Bella’s Café Zulmar, we go for a 1.5km swim in Illettes Bay, followed by a technique seminar. In the evening, we will enjoy sunset drinks then dinner - a chance to get to know each other a little better!

Day 3

Work on technique

After breakfast we have a technique session and video swimmers in the pool. We then have lunch at Roca Bella’s Café Zulmar, followed by a 1-2km sea swim at Platja de Migjorn. We see in the evening with social drinks followed by dinner.

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Accommodation

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On this tour, you will stay in the friendly Hotel Roca Bella, situated on the beach of Es Pujols, moments away from crystal waters and Pujols town. The air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and private balconies, and the outdoor pool is surrounded by sun loungers.

Rooms

The base trip price is based on you sharing a twin or double room. If you are travelling solo we'll pair you with a same-sex roommate, or if you’d like a room to yourself, choose a sole use room when booking.

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What's included

Included

Accommodation for 6 nights at the Hotel Roca Bella, based on twin / double share standard rooms
Daily technique coaching, including both pool and sea swimming
One-to-one video analysis
Short, exploratory coastal and bay swims
A full swim itinerary and safety cover
A ‘challenge swim event’ at the end of the week (distance will be adapted to suit your ability level)
Breakfasts and lunches
Return transfers from Formentera harbour to the hotel
All transportation to and from swim start points
SwimQuest swim cap and gift
ABTOT Financial Protection
VAT

Not included

Travel to and from Formentera Island
Wetsuits / fins (optional)
Evening meals
Soft drinks / alcohol
Single room supplements / room upgrades

Getting there

We will meet at 1pm on the first day for introductions and safety briefing

Fly to Ibiza

Fly to Ibiza airport (IBZ). For help finding flight information and prices,

you may wish to try a flight search engine such as Skyscanner or Kayak.

Taxi to Ibiza Harbour

- Jump in a taxi from the airport to Ibiza harbour to get the ferry to Formentera (please budget approx. €15-20 for this taxi journey.) Taxis are regular just outside the airport. Tell the taxi driver you are going to get a ferry to Formentera and he / she will drop you off by the Formentera ticket kiosks..

Ibiza - Formentera

There are a number of ferry companies offering a regular service (approx. every 30 minutes) from Ibiza to Formentera and back. Trasmappi, Balearia and Mediterranea–Pitiusa are popular options, cost the same and take the same amount of time (approx. 30 minute crossing). There is no need to buy a ticket in advance.
Hint – when you buy a return ticket, it is worth checking that your return ferry journey allows you sufficient time to get to the airport, as you cannot transfer your ticket to another ferry provider and will have to purchase an additional single fare.

Harbour - Hotel

SwimQuest head office will ask for your travel times pre-tour so that our swim guides can pick you up from Formentera harbour and take you to the hotel.

The trip finishes at 2pm on the final day, however check out is at 10am. There'll be somewhere in the hotel to leave your bags. The guides will be able to take you back to Formentera harbour when the tour finishes on the final afternoon, however if you are staying on longer you may need to book a taxi back to the harbour with reception.

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19 – 25 Sep 2026 (6 nights)
£1,798

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