Technique with James Ewart

4 Oct – 9 Oct 2026
Formentera, Spain
From £1,599pp

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Learn the art of efficient freestyle with coach James Ewart and the SwimQuest team on the stunning Balearic Island of Formentera.

Duration

5 Nights

Distance per day

1-3km

Water temperature

23-26°C

Max. group size

Ability level

Beginner, Intermediate

Swim type

Open Water, Sea

Non-swimming Partners

Welcome - 10% discount

Technique coaching

Included

With a combination of video analysis sessions, pool sessions, seminars, and open water coastal swims, this is a varied trip resulting in new open water confidence and front crawl skills to take home.

James is a technique focused swim coach, video analysis specialist and passionate open water swimmer. He helps swimmers to become more efficient by developing a balanced, streamlined and connected stroke. James helps you take the guesswork out of your swimming. He is also a certified STA Level 2 Open Water Coach.

Highlights

Transforming your stroke

The week is structured around developing a more effective freestyle stroke through better balance, streamlining, and body rotation - all backed by one-to-one video analysis sessions with James.

Mesmerising swim location

Formentera's crystal-clear waters, underwater Posidonia seagrass meadows and dazzling white sand beaches make it a genuinely stunning backdrop for a week of connection with the ocean.

Our home for the week

Our base is the friendly Hotel Roca Bella, situated between two stunning bays on the beach of Es Pujols, moments away from Pujols town. Wake up and roll into the water!

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome

Arrivals begin from 4pm with SwimQuest running transfer shuttles from Formentera harbour to the hotel. At 5pm there will be a welcome and introductions, followed by a mandatory swim safety briefing and a quick dip. The evening rounds off at 7pm with dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2

Acclimatisation and breathwork

The day begins with breakfast at Roca Bella at 8am, before heading out at 10am for an acclimatisation swim to find a feel for the water and pick up some sighting tips. After lunch at Roca Bella's Café Zulmar at 12.30pm, the afternoon moves into a technique session at 2pm covering balance, streamlining, breathing and breath timing. A stroke seminar follows at 5pm, with the evening finishing on a high with sundowners and dinner at 7pm.

Day 3

Arm recovery and stroke timing

The day starts with breakfast at Roca Bella at 8am, followed by a technique session at 10am focusing on arm recovery and stroke timing. After lunch at Roca Bella's Café Zulmar at 12.30pm, the afternoon features a sea swim in Illettes Bay at 2pm covering 1.5km. At 5pm there is a breathing technique session, before the evening winds down with sundowners and dinner at 7pm.

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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 5 nights at the Hotel RocaBella
Jam packed swimming itinerary
One-to-one video analysis
Daily exploratory coastal and bay swims
A full swim itinerary and safety cover, including two swim guides
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
A SwimQuest swim cap and gift
VAT
ABTOT Financial Protection

Not included

Flights to Ibiza
Transport to Formentera Island
Evening meals
Soft drinks / alcohol
Wetsuit if required
Single room supplements / room upgrades

Getting there

Trip begins 4pm on Sunday

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.