Think of Slovenia, and images of pristine lakes, charming alpine villages and of course the iconic Lake Bled come to mind. A swimming holiday then seems a perfect way to enjoy Slovenia’s natural beauty. This central European country is a hive for exciting swimming opportunities, read on to find...

Island hopping is a dream holiday and it’s easy to see the appeal. Stunning locations, changing and varied backdrops and a new place to explore waiting for you when you arrive at the next island. But where many may think of sailing between islands, we arrive at our locations by our own power from...

Every May, SwimTrek holds its annual Guides Training weekend and 2019's edition was our biggest and most ambitious to date. With 33 guides both new and old joining us in Brighton over 5 days, the SwimTrek Operations team delivered their specialist programme to produce the best possible guides...

From dipping your toes in your local waters to prepare for your next SwimTrek adventure to relaxing watching the sunset once you get out on your trip, this month's entries come from Scotland to Mallorca. Check out our winners below. Winner! Susanne snapped this incredible pastel sunset on...

May has been another great month for our guide's photos, who have been snapping our guests as they enjoy the variety that can be found across our trips, from our training camps in Mallorca to exploring the Red Sea on our liveaboard adventure in Egypt. WINNER! Coach Mark was snapped in this...

When you're out on a trip swimming to your hearts content, taking photos as you go on your adventures is a great way to remember all the fun you've had. The water holds a huge draw to all us swimmers, delighting and surprising us constantly, so it only seems fitting to make these the...

Looking for your next great swimming escape? Love remote destinations, plenty of islands to explore and a thriving local ecosystem? Then say hello to the Greek Sporades, our northernmost Greek island getaway, perfect for a week-long swimming adventure taking in the best of remote Grecian charm....

The swimming adventures in Europe are endless, and we know that you can often find yourself short of time but still longing for a taste of the open water swimming life. Here’s 6 top short escape locations that make for a perfect swimming break on a tight schedule. Slovenia (featuring our Lake...

We've received some fantastic photos from our guides this month. From the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, these snaps will certainly get you wanderlusting after your next swimming getaway! Winner! Sian caught her guests enjoying the amazing azure waters in Crete. Runner Up Our Operations...

Europe is home to some of the world’s best swimming locations, but the tiny island nation of Malta may not necessarily be a destination on every swimmer’s radar. Malta and its neighbouring islands offer up a fantastic mix of dramatic landscapes, impossibly blue waters and a rich and unique...