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...

The sun is starting to shine on us here at SwimTrek HQ in the UK and we're getting ready for the next few months packed when we'll be swimming all over the world. Our guests' photos this month show just how varied a SwimTrek holiday can be; from the warmth of the Adriatic Sea to...

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...

So, you’ve taken the leap and booked your swimming holiday, congratulations! But what is the best way to prepare for it? Are there certain skills I need or specific things I need to accomplish before I go? Will I need to undertake specialist training? Let us ease any worries you may have with a...

Croatia is one of the most beautiful swimming locations in the world. We love swimming there and that’s why we run several trips to discover the beauty of this Adriatic country. But which swimming holiday in Croatia is best suited to you? From impressive crossings to coastal swims along the rocky...

As Italy’s only islands in the Adriatic Sea, this beautiful site is a great destination to enjoy the rustic side of Italy. At around 40km from the Italian mainland, the Tremiti Islands offer up a great escape from it all. There’s plenty to be found on this tiny, charming archipelago and below we’...

SwimTrek is thrilled to announce that yesterday, April 3rd, Brighton & Hove City Council granted Sea Lanes Brighton temporary planning permission to begin the transformation of the derelict Peter Pan site on Madeira Drive into a new site which will become the National Open Water Swimming...