SHORT SWIMS AND DIPS FORMENTERA

Dates: 17-23 May 2026
Price: £1,749pp

This Balearic sun-drenched island is a dreamscape of turquoise shallows, golden sands, and wild, untouched coastline - Ibiza's lesser known, laid back little sister.

Formentera offers the ultimate Mediterranean swim escape — where seagrass meadows sway beneath you, and each swim feels like slipping through liquid light. Formentera boasts some of the clearest waters in Europe, thanks to its Posidonia  seagrass meadows - among the largest and oldest in the world. 

IS THIS WEEK FOR ME?

Exploring the turquoise coast by our hotel

This trip is a unique 'Short Swims and Dips' trip, allowing us to explore this special island and discover some of its best swimming and dipping spots.  Swims will be maximum 1.5km in length, and some swims will just be 'dips' (i.e. enjoying coves, sunrise swims, award-winning beaches), plus some short coastal and headland swims.

USEFUL INFORMATION

  • Price: £1,695 based on twin or double share standard room (see 'accommodation' tab for single supplements and upgrades)
  • Focus: Short Swims and dips, exploring some of Formentera's most breath-taking swim spots
  • Minimum Swimming Requirement: None (though please contact us in advance if you are a complete non-swimmer)
  • Average Daily Swimming: Adaptable based on ability
  • Sea Temperature Range: Approx. 18-21°C
  • Group Size: Up to 12 guests
  • Age Range: 16+ (for family enquiries, please contact the office)
  • Non-Swimmers: Absolutely welcome, a 10% discount is applied

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • 6 night's accommodation at the Hotel RocaBella
  • Jam-packed swimming itinerary
  • Two SwimQuest guides
  • Swim coaching and video analysis
  • Breakfasts
  • Lunches (a mixture of packed lunches and lunches at the hotel, except lunch on one day where we will take you to eat at a local restaurant)
  • Transport to and from swim locations on the island
  • Transfers from Formentera Harbour to your hotel
  • SwimQuest swim cap and gift
  • VAT
  • ABTOT Financial Protection

WHATS NOT INCLUDED?

  • Travel to and from Formentera Harbour (see 'Getting there' tab for details)
  • Wetsuits and fins (optional)
  • Evening meals
  • Lunch on one day
  • Alcohol
  • Single room supplements / upgrades (see accommodation tab for details)
  • Massages (available to book through hotel)

HOTEL ROCA BELLA

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. 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 as sole occupancy or double share), subject to availability.Roca Bella Formentera

STANDARD TWIN ROOM (SHARING PLACE)

Standard Twin Room Roca Bella £1,749pp  - Standard rooms are simple but comfortable. They all have a terrace and sea view.  There is the possibility to rent a fridge or to add a cot (to pay directly at the reception).

STANDARD TWIN ROOM (SOLE OCCUPANCY)

Standard Twin Room Roca Bella £1,849pp - if you would like your own private Standard room, a sole occupancy supplement of £200 will be added to your booking.

SUPERIOR ROOM UPGRADE (DOUBLE SHARE)

£1,949pp - upgrade your double share room to a Superior for an extra £200pp (Please note: these rooms do not offer a twin share set up so it is based on double share). Superior Rooms are located in the newer building of the hotel and are recently renovated. All have a terrace with a sea view.

SUPERIOR ROOM UPGRADE (SOLE OCCUPANCY)

£2,049 - if you would like your own private Superior room, a supplement of £200 will be added to your booking.

THE ITINERARY

There are two planned swims per day based on how you progress during the week. Please realise that the below is a very rough guide and that we will adapt the week carefully for each individual.

SATURDAY: WELCOME & ACCLIMATISATION

We’ll meet at 5:00 PM for a mandatory safety briefing, where we’ll cover everything you need to know for a safe and enjoyable week ahead. Topics include open water safety, swim preparation, route planning, prevailing weather conditions, and our safety protocols.After the briefing, we’ll head down to the nearby shallow bay for a short acclimatisation swim. This gentle session is a chance for you to get comfortable in the water and for our guides to understand your ability level, helping them tailor the experience to best support you throughout the week. We’ll then relax over a welcome dinner and have time to chat informally about the swims to come.If you're unavoidably delayed, don’t worry — we can reschedule the briefing for Sunday morning.

SUNDAY

Our day is designed to be easy-going, allowing you to settle in after your journey. After breakfast, we'll head down to the adjacent bay for our first sea swim, focusing on finding our comfort levels and enjoying the experience as we swim around the bay, out to 'Rolls Rock' and back in towards the shore. During this swim session, the guides will film your stroke above and below the water. Distances are adaptable if the rock feels too far. After lunch, your swim guides will take you to to Cala Saona for the afternoon, a quiet, secluded and spectacular bay on Formentera's west coast. Soak up the sun, enjoy some technique tips and take a dip in this postcard-perfect spot.

MONDAY

This morning we will head to the award-winning carribean-white Playa de Illetes beach for a gentle coastal swim along this spectacular peninsula. After lunch, the SwimQuest guides will offer the opportunity to put new skills into practice with additional stroke technique tips, or the option to swim around Rocabella's headland.

TUESDAY

After breakfast we will make our way to Es Calo on Formentera's north side for gentle swims or a dip in these delightful turquoise bays. Enjoy a packed lunch on the beach before getting back into the minibus and heading across to Mijorn for an opportunity to stretch out and complete a slightly longer coastal swim, or - if you prefer - sit in the beach bar and watch!

WEDNESDAY

This morning we head to the north of the island to swim out and around the wonderful Isla des Conills. The water here is calm and stunningly clear - and this is a great 1km circumnavigation, with the option of simply staying in the bay if you don't fancy a round island swim. This afternoon will be an afternoon at leisure, with the option of heading out to the popular Es Mola Market later in the evening, to buy some gifts and have dinner.

THURSDAY

This is your last full day of swimming with two fabulous swims. The morning swim is a coastal swim from the hotel, across towards the Punta Prima headland, finishing at the dramatic steps below Punta Prima. With amazing visibility and protected waters, this is the perfect way to stretch out and enjoy your new swimming confidence. In the afternoon we will head out to the Canteras de Punta Pedrera, also known as the Piscinas Naturales (natural pools) - a hidden gem on the northwest coast of Formentera. These natural pools were formed when the sea flooded abandoned stone quarries, creating a series of serene, crystal-clear basins nestled within a rugged, rocky landscape.

FRIDAY

Sunrise swimming SwimQuest HolidaysAs this is the last day, there will be a short pre-breakfast sunrise bay swim as you will need to pack and prepare for your ferry back to Ibiza.

TRAVEL TO FORMENTERA

TRIP START / FINISH TIMES

  • We will meet at 5pm on Saturday for introductions and safety briefing. We suggest arriving in Formentera at around 3pm 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 a sunrise swim and breakfast 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

Flying into Ibiza SwimQuestFly 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. If you would prefer to arrive a day early, we would recommend the cheap but friendly and comfortable Hotel el Puerto in Ibiza town, close to the ferry port.

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. TrasmappiBalearia 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.

AN EXTRA NIGHT IN IBIZA TOWN?

RECOMMENDED IN IBIZA TOWN: 

Hotel  el Puerto in Ibiza town is friendly and comfortable, and just a 2 minute walk from the ferry port should you need to arrive a day early / leave a day later. Please feel free to book a room through Lourdes in their reservations team. Tell them you are booking through SwimQuest and you can claim a 10% discount.
HOTEL CONTACT:
CALLE CARLOS III, Nº 24. 07800 IBIZA // Contact number:  +44(20)37693446   // Website: www.ibizaelpuerto.com

WHAT DO I PACK?

  • At least two Swimming costumes
  • Wetsuit - optional*
  • Two Pairs of swim goggles – ideally one clear and one tinted
  • Tow float (required) - if you haven’t got one yet, you can purchase from our online shop here
  • Rash vest (optional) - available from our online shop here
  • Towel(s) although the hotel provide bath towels for in-hotel use
  • Small daypack/rucksack to use for your personal equipment/clothing during the day (you will receive a 10L SwimQuest dry bag you can use for this purpose if you wish)
  • Sandals/aqua shoes/flip flops – for getting wet
  • Insect repellent & bite relief
  • Fleece or warm jumper, tracksuit trousers/sweat pants
  • Waterproof
  • Sun hat, sun cream and glasses
  • Travel insurance

HOLIDAY READING SUGGESTIONS

There's nothing better than packing a book to suit your holiday location! Author and adventure activist Jessica Hepburn has kindly put together some suggested 'Swimspiration' for Formentera here.

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, Sarah (our bookings co-ordinator) will be in touch to help you with any additional requirements.

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Travel Insurance

As a SwimQuest guest, you are required to have in place travel insurance that covers you for all activities you will be taking part in during your trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully covered for these activities. Whatever travel policy you decide on, you will need to bring a copy of your current Certificate of Insurance to the safety briefing at the start of your SwimQuest holiday. Your swim Guides will need to take a note of your insurer, policy number and the number to call in case of an emergency claim. Please note, if you are a UK resident and eligible for free health cover via the NHS, you do not need to take our a travel insurance policy for our UK based trips. You may still wish to take out insurance to cover you for events such as trip cancellation, luggage and personal liability. If you are travelling from the US or another country, we suggest you use a travel insurance comparison site based in your own country in order to decide on a suitable policy. You can find more information on our Insurance page. Columbus Direct offers three levels of cover Bronze, Silver and Gold, with differing levels of emergency medical, cancellation and baggage so you can choose the cover to suit your needs. All levels of cover include over 150 sports and activities covered as standard including open water swimming within 12 miles of shore (you will not be swimming more than 12 miles away from the shore on SwimQuest Holidays). You will also benefit from free airport lounge access if your flight is delayed for 1hr or more*. Optional cover is available including Gadget, Winter Sports and Cruise, along with cover for many pre-existing medical conditions subject to online screening.  Columbus Direct offer single trip cover up to 85 years old and annual multi trip cover up to 74 years old. *The policyholder can register both themselves and up to four additional travelling companions for Columbus Direct’s Airport Delay service. They will then be eligible to receive free airport lounge access in the event a delay of one or more hours is announced for their flight. View terms and conditions here