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 10 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.

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