Technique & Explore with Simon & Lucy

Formentera, Spain

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Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Formentera for a week of technique coaching with Simon Griffiths and Lucy Young, complemented by spectacular exploratory swims led by the SwimQuest team. Suitable for anyone with a basic level of front crawl and above, this unique week combines expert coaching with unforgettable open water adventures, helping you return home a more confident, efficient and happier swimmer.

Duration

6 Nights

Distance per day

1-5km

Water temperature

20-23°C

Max. group size

Ability level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Swim type

Open Water, Pool, Sea

Non-swimming Partners

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Technique coaching

Included

29 May – 6 June 2027
From: £2,640pp

With a fantastic mix of seminars, video analysis, pool and open water sessions, this week will build confidence, knowledge and skills to ensure you leave home a better, more efficient and happier open water swimmer.

Simon Griffiths is the founder and publisher of Outdoor Swimmer magazine and head coach at Renaissance Swimmer, and is one of the most respected voices in the open water swimming community. With decades of experience in swimming, coaching and storytelling, Simon has dedicated his career to inspiring people to enjoy the water, improve their technique and discover the many benefits of outdoor swimming. The week will be co-coached by Lucy Young. Lucy is an experienced open water swimmer, swimrunner and an age-group podium finisher at National Masters in the 400m individual medley. The week promises to be a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading experts, refine your technique and enjoy the magical coastal swims Formentera has to offer, with full support from the SwimQuest team.

Highlights

Turquoise like you've never seen

Formentera is famous for its turquoise sea, white-sand beaches and exceptional water clarity. The sea is like one big swimming pool.

Our home for the week

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

Simon Griffiths and Lucy Young

Simon and Lucy lead this week's technique sessions with expert coaching and practical advice, to help you develop better technique and a lifelong love of the water.

A mixture of technique and longer swims

With a carefully balanced programme of coaching and exploration, you'll have plenty of opportunities to refine your technique before putting your new skills into practice with some longer coastal swims.

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome

We will meet at 4pm for the mandatory safety briefing before heading down to the bay for a short acclimatisation swim. This first swim gives Simon, Lucy and the SwimQuest team an opportunity to get to know everyone in the water ahead of the week. Afterwards we'll return to the hotel to relax over dinner and chat through the exciting week ahead.

Day 2

Understanding your stroke

The week begins with our first coached open water swim before individual stroke filming. Following lunch, Simon will introduce the principles of efficient swimming during an interactive seminar before everyone receives personalised video feedback. By understanding your current stroke and identifying key areas for improvement, you'll leave the day with a clear focus for the rest of the week.

Day 3

Reducing resistance

Today's coaching focuses on becoming longer, smoother and more streamlined in the water. Through a combination of pool work and open water sessions, we'll explore body position, breathing and balance, helping you develop a more horizontal and relaxed swimming style. In the afternoon we will head to the award-winning Carribean-white Playa de Illetes beach where we will introduce sighting and navigation techniques to help you feel more confident swimming in open water.

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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
Jam-packed swimming itinerary including technique sessions and coastal swims
Coaching from Simon and Lucy
Two SwimQuest Guides
Video analysis
Both one-to-one and group technique sessions
A ‘challenge swim event’ at the end of the week (distance will be adapted to suit your ability level)
Breakfasts and lunches
Transport to and from swim locations on the island
Transfers from Formentera harbour to Roca Bella
SwimQuest swim cap and SwimQuest poncho
VAT
ABTOT Financial Protection

Not included

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

Getting there

Trip begins at 4pm

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.