7 Days, 12 Islands, one unforgettable experience...swim the Ionian way.
The Big Blue is a Greek specialist swimming adventure holiday taking you around the beautiful islands of the Ionian Sea, west of the Greek mainland. Based in the picturesque green island of Lefkada, The Big Blue offers fully escorted open water swimming reaching as far as the legendary islands of Ithaca and Kefallonia. Positioned in a haven of 12 islands the sea swims combine unique scenery, untouched beaches, uninhabited islands, amazing coastlines, secret caves, clear turquoise water and the Greek ‘Delphinus Delphis’ dolphin, making the island-to-island crossings and coastal routes an unforgettable experience. We have extensive local knowledge of the area and the 7-day programme of diverse scenic swims combined with local culture, food, accommodation and relaxation, offer an experience we believe is unrivalled in the Greek isles. Whether you are a hardy, experienced swimmer or a more relaxed ‘amateur’ what we have to offer is indulging, challenging and memorable.
The trip which costs £690 includes:
- Waterside accommodation for 7 nights with breakfast.
- Filmed swim analysis with feedback from qualified coach.
- Fully escorted swims with qualified National Beach Lifeguard (NBLQ with First Aid) swim guides and extra support swimmer in the water.
- The island hopping adventure involves the use of our spacious traditional 18 meter wooden sailing boat with onboard facilities where swimmers can relax and sunbath in between swims.
- Further 2 motorised support boats.
Latest News
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Map of Dolphins and Seals!
The Ionian Dolphin Project updated map of 2012 dolphin sightings…around all our swim routes.
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Big Blue at Chillswim
The Big Blue at Chillswim in Lake Windermere Brrrrrr! Cold water swimming races in 4 degrees
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Ionian Dolphin Sightings
Big Blue’s dolphin sightings logged with The Ionian Dolphin Project in Greece. Over 50 dolphins spotted this summer.
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Big Blue at The Global Open Water Swimming Conference L.A
The Big Blue’s Lisa spoke at the Global Open Water Swimming Conference in Long Beach, California on September 21st.
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Big Blue Dates for 2013
we have released the 2013 dates and prices. Book early to take advantage of cheaper flights and travel options.
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The Big Blue in The Guardian
The Big Blue swimming holidays features in The Guardian Travel article of the Top Ten Swimming Holidays written by Johnathan
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Beautiful Support Boat
Big Blue Turkish Gulet Support boat, relax, chill and unwind in style!
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Mountain biking in Lefkada
If you are joining us this summer for a swimming holiday and are interested in mountain biking too theres a great opportunity
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Big Blue at H2Open Day
Big Blue at the exciting open water event H2Open Day Copthorne Lake, Reading.
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Big Blue visits The Peloponese
The Big Blue trial some new routes! Swimming in the Peloponese this Christmas.
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The Big Blue supports Dip in The Dark
The Big Blue supported Adventure Challenge Solutions November 2011 event Dip in The Dark…
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The Swimming Times
The Big Blue pilot week which ran in June 2011 was featured in The Swimming Times, the official monthly magazine of the
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Venturing Out to the Big Blue
The world renowned fountain of swimming knowledge website magazine The Daily News of Open Water Swimming featured The Big Blue
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