Welcome to our lil’ Sista, Swim Sistas! If you love salty swimming adventures, exploring stunning beaches and hidden coves at sunrise and sunset, a splash and a dip or getting some serious kilometres under your belt, you are going to love her!
We’ve curated our Wild Swim Ibiza retreat for salty souls who want to experience the beauty and energy of Ibiza through its bluest of spaces. From our beautiful villa in the heart of the forest we will be exploring the quieter, laidback and bohemian side of the White Isle, think secret calas (coves) and crystal clear teal coloured waters.
This retreat is for everyone, whether you like a quick dip or to put in some distance, we know you will really enjoy this magical watery escape!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the more hidden, bohemian and relaxed side of Ibiza
- Island hop with us to Formentera for a day of cycling and swims.
- Fine tune your open water swimming technique in our technical pool sessions.
- Ease swim tired limbs with gentle meditative Yin Yoga sessions
- Experience the White Isle’s glorious sunrises and sunsets from the Sea
- Delve into healthy and delicious home cooked meals using island produce
- Take home a special Swim Sistas gift bag & the best kind of memories
UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
20-25 May 2024 (Spaces available)
27 May – 1 June 2024 (Spaces available)
PRICES:
| Full Price | Early Bird Price* | |
| Twin ensuite room p.p | £1995 | £1850 |
| Solo occ ensuite room p.p | £2645 | £2500 |
ITINERARY:
DAY 1
Welcome to Ibiza!
Arrival on your Balearic home for the week and transfers to your island home, a beautiful villa in the heart of the forest by Santa Getrudis de Fruitera. There will be time for you to settle in and explore your space, then welcome drinks and snacks by the pool, an opportunity to say hi to one another and talk about our plans for the retreat.
Your experience fully starts with a relaxed golden hour swim at one of the most picturesque locations on Ibiza – think waters to rival the Caribbean and a back drop of Balearic beats. Then a delicious home-cooked evening meal as the sun sets over the finca.
DAY 2
After a delicious breakfast at the villa we will head out for a swim in the idyllic coves of the Northern part of the island.
We will bring a picnic lunch with us to eat at the beach and there will be time for a second swim before we meander home via one of the island’s picturesque villages, in time for a technique session in the pool and a gentle meditative Yin Yoga class before dinner.
DAY 3
A morning swim follows breakfast at the villa. then back to the villa for a hearty lunch. We have planned an optional pool technique session after lunch or you will have time to relax or meander into Getrudis for coffee, an ice-cream or shopping.
At 6pm we will be headed for a swim, and a sunset beach picnic at another of Ibiza’s idyllic sunset spots.
DAY 4
After breakfast we head to the Marina in Ibiza town to catch the foot ferry over to the stunning white sand island of Formantera.
You will be free to explore the island by bicycle before we meet for a swim and a picnic lunch at an incredible location (the clue is in the photo). There will then be time for more cycling, swimming and soaking up Formantera’s white sand beaches and turquoise waters before we head back to Ibiza.
After an adventurous day island hopping our Swim Sistas chef will have a delicious dinner waiting for us at the villa.
DAY 5
Another yummy breakfast at the villa and then for the last full day of our retreat we have planned a full beach day with our swims wrapped around a relaxed lunch.
Back at the Villa our swim tired limbs will be eased in another Yin class before we gather for our finale evening dinner.
DAY 6
We will be up at dawn for a sunrise swim to maximise our final morning followed by a hearty brunch to set you up for your onward travel.
After brunch and farewells we have organised transfers to the airport or your onward accommodation.
Please note this is a suggested itinerary and it may change in response to weather and sea conditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR OPEN WATER SWIMS
Swimming in the sea or the ocean is a totally different experience to swimming in a swimming pool and confidence in open water comes from time spent in it. Good technique is essential with anything so we’ll be working in the pool on improving technique so that your stroke is more efficient and therefore less tiring when you swim. You will then have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice when we swim in the sea.
If you are new to any sport that involves open water swimming and your experience of swimming in the ocean or sea is limited then you will benefit greatly from this retreat.
Triathletes and experienced open water swimmers will benefit from the tuition on technique and experience and stamina built in the open water swims.
What you will gain from your open water swimming technique sessions:
- Improve swim technique, efficiency and stamina
- Gain and improve water confidence in open water
- Be calm in open water
- Feel more confident and experienced in open water whatever open water sports you do
- For surfers know that you can swim in to shore should your leash or board break
SWIM SISTAS SWIM GUIDES
Our Swim Guides/Coaches are experts in their field and happiest in the ocean, you will be safe and happy in their hands as they help you to fine tune your swim technique, accompany your open water swims and share their strategies for feeling more confident in open water with you.
WHERE WE STAY
We will be staying in a traditional Ibicencan finca hidden in the campo in the heart of the island and waking up each day to a healthy breakfast prepared by our in-house chef.
Our boutique accommodation offers a true mix of today’s modern amenities in an centuries-old family farmhouse with a stunning outdoor pool, Yoga studio, terraces and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Ibizan countryside.
ROOM OPTIONS
Shared twin or double ensuite room
£1850 per person *Early Bird Offer
Deposit £500
Remainder payment due 10 weeks prior to the retreat
You will be sharing your room with one other guest on the retreat. If you and a friend/partner book this option please let us know you are travelling together so that we can ensure you are sharing a room.
Private occupancy double ensuite room
£2500 per person *Early Bird Offer
Deposit £500
Remainder payment due 10 weeks prior to the retreat
WHATS INCLUDED
Your retreat includes:
- Transfers to and from the airport
- 5 nights accommodation in a gorgeous family run finca
- Delicious healthy breakfasts, lunches and evening meals each day prepared by our Swim Sistas chef
- Return Boat trip to the stunning island of Formentera
- Cycle rental on Formentera
- 2 x pool swim technique coaching sessions
- 9 x open water guided swims
- 2 x Yin Yoga sessions
- Wifi
- Transport to all scheduled activities & into the local village when needed
- Swim Sistas host on hand everyday to help you maximise your enjoyment of the White isle.
- Amazing Swim Sistas tote bag packed with useful goodies
NOT INCLUDED:
- Return flights to Ibiza
- Travel insurance
- Massage treatments which can be arranged at the Villa
HOW TO BOOK
Use the Paypal links below to book your space with a £500 deposit or the full amount. If you choose to book with a deposit the remainder will be due 10 weeks prior to departure. We are happy to organise a payment plan for anyone that would like to stagger their payments, just let us know when you book.
| Full Price | Early Bird Price* | |
| Twin ensuite room p.p | £1995 | £1850 |
| Solo occ ensuite room p.p | £2645 | £2500 |
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Cancellation Terms
If after booking you find that you are unable join us on the retreat for any reason please confirm this to us in writing and we will refund your spot according to the terms below:
Cancellation more than 49 days prior to the retreat – 20% of full retreat price is non-refundable
Cancellation 30-49 days prior to retreat – 50% of full retreat price is non-refundable.
Cancellation 21 – 30 days prior to retreat – 70% of full retreat price is non-refundable.
Cancellation within 20 days of retreat – Full retreat price is non-refundable.
If we are forced to cancel the retreat for any reason we will offer you the choice of a full refund, credit note or postponed dates, whichever is your preference.
We require that you take out your travel insurance at the same time as you pay your deposit to ensure you have the maximum coverage for any reason you may need to cancel.
Please click here for our full terms and conditions of booking.
Do you have questions about the retreat? send us an email and we will be very happy to help you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I am traveling solo is that ok?
Yes absolutely! You will find a friendly crew and other solo travellers like yourself. You can either opt for the private occupancy room or choose a twin share and we will match you with a roomie.
What should I pack?
Start with at least two swimsuits, a wetsuit is optional but advisable for the early morning and sunset swims, swimming goggles, a tow float, beach towel, small day rucksack, sun block, sun hat, sunglasses, insect repellant, some cosy comfy clothes for post-swim and Yoga sessions, waterproof, Covid-19 travel and travel insurance documents, Passport.
