Dates: 10-16 October 2026
Price: £1,799pp
INHALE. EXHALE. JOIN US FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE BREATHWORK & SWIMMING WEEK ON THE IDYLLIC ISLAND OF FORMENTERA.
Do you love the water? Breathing techniques can help deepen this love for the water and help you swim further with less effort. Whether you’re preparing for an epic swim challenge or want to feel more confident in the sea, breathwork will support you. If you feel nervous or uncertain before or during a swim - or you’re curious about how breathing techniques can help with your swimming - then join us.
We are hugely excited to be collaborating with Eleanor Curtis of The Breathing Practice on the beautiful island of Formentera for a unique week that brings breathwork and open-water swimming together in a powerful, practical way. From sunrise breathwork on pristine beaches, to open water swims guided by expert coaches, and bedtime breathing for restful nights, this trip is designed to transform your stroke, calm your mind, and deepen your experience of swimming and swim travel. You’ll walk away feeling energised, empowered and connected - to yourself and to the swim community.
BENEFITS
- Gain expert-guided breath control skills that directly translate to improved swim performance, reduced anxiety, and greater enjoyment in and out of the water.
- Learn techniques to make open water swimming safer and more exhilarating.
- Benefit from practices designed to support deep relaxation, faster recovery after swims, and better sleep, empowering you to get the most from the water.
- Nourish body and soul: Each session is made to foster long-lasting wellbeing and connection with like-minded swimmers while exploring blissful surroundings.
No prior breathwork, swimming or retreat experience is needed.
All breathwork and swim sessions are guided, optional, and adapted to suit the group. Non-swimmers are absolutely welcome.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Formentera is the smallest and most laid-back of the Balearic Islands, known for its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters and vast stretches of protected nature reserve. Life here moves slowly, deliberately, and in tune with the rhythms of the natural world - the perfect setting for a breath-centred swim week.
This trip is designed to help you harness breathwork to improve your confidence, calm and capability in the water - whether that means easing anxiety, feeling more relaxed at depth, swimming more smoothly and efficiently, or simply enjoying the sea with greater trust and ease. Through guided breathwork sessions and fully supported swims, you’ll learn how to work with your breath both in and out of the water, and how this can transform your swimming experience, making you feel more at home in the sea.
Our home for the week is the Roca Bella Hotel, perched right on the shoreline and just a short stroll along the boardwalk into the relaxed town of Es Pujols on the island’s north coast.
IS THIS TRIP FOR ME?
Join us if:
- You’re curious about breathwork but unsure where to start
- You want to improve your confidence and ability in the water
- You want rest without switching off completely
- You feel tired, stretched or overstimulated and want to do something about it
ABOUT ELEANOR CURTIS
Eleanor Curtis is the founder of The Breathing Practice. Eleanor brings a unique blend of techniques to her teachings stemming from her vast experience in the water as a certified freediver, scuba diver instructor, open water swimmer and competitive triathlete. She has established and teaches the Curtis Method of breathing – an amalgamation of breathing practices that bring calm to both body and mind. Read more about Eleanor in the 'about Eleanor' tab.
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Sea temperature: approx 18-20˚C
- Swimming distances: adapted to suit ability levels, all abilities welcome
- Swimming ability: This location is suitable for all ability levels
- Are non-swimmers welcome? Absolutely – non-swimmers are welcome to join the tour and take advantage of the itinerary, all swims are optional.
- Start and finish: Check in 3pm, check out 10am
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Accommodation at the Roca Bella hotel, based on a twin share room (sole use supplements available)
- Breathwork sessions led by Eleanor Curtis
- Swimming and swim coaching fully supervised by SwimQuest guides
- All talks and seminars
- Breakfasts and lunches
- SwimQuest swim cap and poncho
- Transfer to / from hotel
- All transport to and from activities during the week
- VAT
- ABTOT Financial Protection
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Travel to and from Formentera (see Getting There tab for details - we will pick you up from Formentera harbour)
- Wetsuits and fins (if required)
- Evening meals
- Single room supplement should you wish to have your own private room
- Additional activities not included on the itinerary (e.g massages)
HOTEL ROCA BELLA
You will be staying in the friendly Hotel Roca Bella, situated on the beach of Es Pujols, moments away from crystal waters and Pujols town. Standard Rooms are allocated on a twin share basis. If you wish, you can choose sole occupancy, or upgrade to a Superior Room (only available for sole occupancy or double share as the Superior Rooms are a double bed layout), subject to availability.
STANDARD TWIN ROOM (SHARING PLACE)
£1,799pp - Standard rooms are simple but comfortable. They all have a terrace and sea view. There is the possibility to rent a fridge and a safe box if needed (to pay directly at the reception).
STANDARD TWIN ROOM (SOLE OCCUPANCY)
£1,999pp - if you would like your own private Standard room, a sole occupancy supplement of £200 will be added to your booking. There is the possibility to rent a fridge and a safe box if needed (to pay directly at the reception).
SUPERIOR sole use ROOM UPGRADE
£2,099 - If you wish, you can upgrade your sole use room to a Superior Room for an extra £300pp. Superior Rooms are located in the newer building of the hotel and are more recently renovated. All have a terrace with a sea view. There is the possibility to rent a fridge and a safe box if needed (to pay directly at the reception). THE ITINERARY
SATURDAY
We will meet at 5pm for the welcome, introductions and mandatory safety briefing. We will then complete a short acclimatisation swim in a shallow bay by the hotel. This allows us to wash off the travel anxiety and get stuck into the week! Following this we will relax and have dinner, with time to discuss the week ahead. (If for any reason guests are unavoidably delayed, the briefing may be deferred to Sunday morning.) There will be a welcome bedtime breathing session at 9pm.
SUNDAY - FINDING YOUR BREATH
7.45am - pre breakfast breathwork- 8.30am - breakfast
- 9.30am - breath and the water - swim session
- 12.30pm - lunch at cafe Zulmar
- 2pm - afternoon swim
- 5pm - Breathwork and Meditation session
- 7pm - sundowners and dinner
MONDAY - EXTENDING YOUR BREATH
- 7.45am - pre-breakfast breathwork session
- 9.30am - Breath and the water - learning about breath holds
- 12.30pm - lunch at cafe Zulmar
- 2pm - afternoon swim
- 6pm - sundowners and short inspirational talk by Eleanor“Lessons from Mantas"
- 7pm - dinner
- 9pm - bedtime breathing
TUESDAY - EXPLORING THE PAUSE
- 7.45am - pre-breakfast breathwork session
- 9.30am - morning swim
- 12.30pm - lunch at cafe Zulmar
- 2pm - afternoon swim, with technique focus
- 5pm - breathwork and meditation session
- 7pm - sundowners and dinner
WEDNESDAY - BREATHING FOR ENDURANCE
- 8am Breakfast
- 9.00am - Breathwork session followed by an extended open water swim (adapted to suit the group's abilities)
- 12.30pm - lunch at cafe Zulmar
- 2pm - afternoon at leisure or optional walk
- 7pm - Dinner in Pujols town
THURSDAY - BREATHING FOR MENTAL CLARITY
- 7.45am Pre breakfast breathwork session
- 9.30am - Breath walk - from the hotel to the award-winning Playa de Illetes beach
- 12.30pm - Packed lunch at Playa de Illetes
- 2pm - coastal swim
- 7pm - sundowners, and farewell dinner in Pujols town
FRIDAY - BREATHWORK TO TAKE HOME
As this is the last day, there will be a short pre-breakfast breathwork session, then a sunrise bay swim before you pack and prepare for your ferry back to Ibiza.
GETTING THERE
TRAVEL TO FORMENTERA
TRIP START / FINISH TIMES
- We will meet at 3pm on Saturday for welcome and briefing. We suggest arriving in Formentera at around 1pm to give you time to check into your room and settle in before the briefing. 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 after breakfast and farewell sharing circle on Friday morning. Check out is at 10am. Please note, your swim guides will travel back to Ibiza on Friday morning so if you are staying on the island post checkout you may need to book a taxi back to Formentera harbour - the hotel reception can help you with this.
FLY TO IBIZA
Fly to Ibiza and then 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. For the cheapest flight options, have a look at www.skyscanner.co.uk.FERRY FROM IBIZA TO 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. 30-45 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.WHAT DO I PACK?
- At least two swimming costumes
- Wetsuit - optional
- Rashvest - optional - available from our online shop here
- Tow float - required - if you haven’t got one yet, you can purchase from our online shop here
- Swim goggles
- Sandals/aqua shoes/flip flops – for getting wet
- Fleece or warm jumper, tracksuit trousers/sweat pants - bring items that are easy to get on after swimming
- DryRobe - optional
- Towel(s) although the hotel provide bath towels for in-hotel us
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Comfortable walking clothes - layers are good
- Waterproof jacket
- Comfortable clothes for stretching / yoga type activities
- Small daypack/rucksack to use for your personal equipment/clothing during the day
- Water bottle
- Sun hat, sun cream and sunglasses
- Insect repellent & bite relief
- Travel insurance
HOLIDAY READING SUGGESTIONS
There's nothing better than packing a book to suit your holiday location! Jessica has kindly put together some suggested 'Swimspiration' for Formentera here.ABOUT ELEANOR
Eleanor Curtis is the founder of The Breathing Practice. Eleanor brings a unique blend of techniques to her teachings stemming from her vast experience in the water as a certified freediver, scuba diver instructor, open water swimmer and competitive triathlete. She has established and teaches the Curtis Method of breathing – an amalgamation of breathing practices that bring calm to both body and mind.
Eleanor was inspired to share the goodness and benefits of breathing practice during her intensive study of breathwork while training as a freediver over the last 10 years. Her early experience and learnings of pranayama breathing techniques in her mid 20s and her teachings as a diving instructor around the same time has harnessed her own practice over many many years, and has resulted in a deep understanding of breathing and breathwork generally.
Eleanor is based in London. She worked internationally in the Middle East and Africa as journalist and photographer for many years. Later in her career, she qualified as an English lawyer and set up her own legal consultancy specialising in family law in 2014. As a comment on her legal work, she says “I have seen it all” witnessing first hand the dramatic and sometimes negative impact family change can have on individuals, but at the same time observing how breathwork can empower and boost emotional resilience in such difficult circumstances. Eleanor divides her time between her legal consultancy and on developing and teaching the Curtis Method of breathing, both online and in-person at dedicated breathwork retreats and workshops.
Eleanor is passionate about ocean conservation and sits as a Trustee on the Board of The Manta Trust, a UK based charity dedicated to a sustainable future for the oceans where manta rays thrive.
READY TO BOOK?
We’re excited about meeting you on tour. To book your trip, simply click 'BOOK NOW' for your chosen trip below. A deposit of 30% is required to secure your place, and the final payment is due 10 weeks prior to departure. Payments can be made by debit/credit card or by bank transfer. If you are not yet ready to book and require more information, please click 'ENQUIRE'. Once you have complete the form, our bookings co-ordinator will be in touch to help you with any additional requirements.FORMENTERA | 10-16 OCTOBER 2026 | BOOK NOW | ENQUIRE
In booking with us, you accept our terms and conditions, which can be found here. If at any point you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
- Charlie Beere | +44 7563 389238 | charlotte@swimquest.uk.com
- Alice Todd | +44 7825 301443 | alice@swimquest.uk.com
