Crete Holiday -Wed 6th to Wed 13thMay 2026
Join us for a week long retreat in Crete, in the central eastern region near Heraklion. Picture daily sea swims through turquoise bays, hidden coves, and dramatic coastal scenery — all guided and fully supported. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, build endurance, or simply soak up the joy of swimming in nature, this trip offers a perfect balance of challenge and laid-back Mediterranean charm.
The average water temp for May is 20C and the air between 20-25C. The week will be spent enjoying the breath taking seas around Crete, with plenty of time for good food, relaxation and soaking up the Cretian culture.
We have several rooms available which can be either double or twin, and solo occupany available too. When checking out, you will be paying for both people at the same time. There is a solo supplement of £120.
You can also chose to pay just a deposit for £300pp, the remaining will need to be paid at least 6 weeks before the retreat.
The hotel in Hersonissos (east of Heraklion), and has an onsite pool, and fitness suite.
The week includesBreakfast in the Hotel
Accommodation for 7 nights in a 4 star hotel
Pick up from Heraklion airport (NOT Chania)
Travel while in Crete
All swims and safety cover
Training and skills sessions
Theory lessons
Snacks post swim
Not included:
Lunches - we stop at a supermarket or a cafe
Dinners - we arrange a restaurant each night, or you can choose your own option (allow 15 to 20 euros for a wonderful main meal per evening)
Snacks, meals out, extras like ice cream/coffee etc
Tow floats/personal swim equipment
Transport to Heraklion
Personal /Holiday Insurance
Refund policy
Retreats/Holidays(weekend and week long)
- If we need to cancel the retreat for any reason then you will be offered a free transfer onto another swim with the same value, or you can have a 100% refund
- If you need to cancel:
8 weeks before the swim – The deposit is non refundable, any money paid on - top of the deposit will be refunded
4 weeks before the swim – The deposit is non refundable, any money paid on - top of the deposit – 50% will be refunded
Less than 4 weeks before the swim – no refund of any monies paid