SWIM & EXPLORE – Ibiza
The Ibiza programme will be our first swim experience in this famous island of the Balearic archipelago. We will be swimming daily in clear waters along the beautiful coastline of Ibiza. Two coastal swims will be organized every day with a length of approximately 5 km per day. Each day the Swimtrekking instructors will inform you of the daily itinerary and provide safety and support during the swims. Swimtrekking will provide 6 days of varying coastal and crossing swims around Ibiza and half day of coaching at the start of the week.
During the swims as part of our contribution for the protection of the environment we rescue any plastics we found in the sea.
Equipment
Swimtrekking involves the use of specifically designed equipment. One swimmer out of two will tow a light weight, water tight barkino during coastal swims. This is attached to the swimmer by a harness worn around the waist. Barkinos allow swimmers to carry drinking water, aqua shoes, lunch, spare equipment and anything else you will find useful for the
days adventure as well as being a visible piece of safety equipment. In addition to this Swimtrekking will provide all guests with a mask and snorkel, wetsuit and fins. These items allow you to freely explore your underwater environment whilst giving you the personal protection required. Guests are free to bring along their own equipment, wetsuit.
About Ibiza
Ibiza, island, Balearic Islands provincial (province) and comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), Spain. Ibiza is the third largest of the Balearic Islands. It lies in the western Mediterranean 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Majorca. The island was a strategic point of great importance in ancient times and was inhabited by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians. (Read more…)
Dates of tours
14 – 20 July
Please note: for group bookings Swimtrekking can tailor the trip to the groups specific needs/requirements/dates
About the trip
Start point: Apartamentos Playa Es Cana
Start time: meet your Swimtrekking Instructors at Apartamentos Playa Es Cana 14 July at 15.00. Briefing and coaching session in the afternoon.
Finish point: Apartamentos Playa Es Cana
Finish time: 20 July at 9.00.
Typical day Swimtrekking
Breakfast and briefing.
Pack up your essentials for the day before heading out for the morning swim.
Short walk or take our vehicle to our start point for the day.
Once on the shoreline we kit up before beginning our morning adventure.
We’ll stop off in a cove for lunch, after which you have time to spend exploring the inland wilderness of Ibiza or just relax on the beach.
Once lunch has settled and everyone is ready to cool off in the water again, we continue our sea adventure off in search of groupers, sting rays, tuna fish, shells, multi-coloured star fish, sea bass, morays, and much more…
We work up a final appetite by the time we get back to the apartments having dinner at a local restaurant.
Getting to Ibiza
Best way to get to Ibiza is to fly from the main European cities: Air Europa (Madrid, Palma); Air Nostrum (Alicante, Palma, Valencia); BA Cityflyer (London);Edelweiss Air AG (Zurich); Eurowings (Dusseldorf); Iberia (Madrid); Ryanair (Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Sevilla, Valencia, Rome); Swiftair (Palma); Transavia (Amsterdam, Eindhoven); Vueling (Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Paris, Sevilla, Valencia). 
Accommodation
You will be staying at Apartamentos Playa Es Cana confortale studios that accommodates 2/3 persons. Apartamentos Playa Es Cana is located near the beach Des Canar surrounded by bars and local restaurants.
Food
Breakfast will be each morning at local bar near the apartments from 8:00; packed lunches will be a selection of sandwiches, fruit and snacks; dinners will be served each evening at a local restaurant.
We can cater for vegetarian and gluten free diets but please ensure you inform us of your dietary requirements on booking.
Temperatures and conditions
July – Air temperature: 28°C – Sea temperature: 26°C
Sea conditions will vary according to the weather and currents. This all adds to the experience of being in open water.
What to bring
On top of your normal clothes you should bring with you:
a waterproof jacket, walking shoes/sandals, sun hat and sun glasses.
Several ATMs are available in Ibiza ensure you inform your bank before traveling abroad, and be aware you may be charged for cash withdrawals. It is advisable to exchange some cash before arriving in Ibiza. VAT is currently at 21%. There are reduced rates of 10% (restaurant food, attraction entry fee, hotel services) and 4% (food, books, medicines).
Banks are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm. Note that banks tend to be closed on weekends. Use this as a general guide as there maybe some variation from bank to bank. Visa and MasterCard are readily accepted in most shops, restaurants and hotels
Places of interest
Ibiza is one of the most attractive destinations in the Mediterranean. For many decades this island in the Balearics has been known for its unbeatable air of freedom and creative thinking. (Read more…)
