Strel Swimming Adventure Holidays Reviews 

What a WONDERFUL swim holiday I had in Bozburun.

Diane was THE BEST guide! And Ilgin too !

They worked so well together and really gave us all a fantastic, memorable holiday.

This is my first swim holiday but it won’t be my last.

Thankyou so much to Diane and Ilgin. They really are a true credit to the company.

Sad to finish a truly amazing week of swimming the wonderful coastline of Symi. Our guides Aoife en Toby were superb. Safety was the top priority. They truly cared and looked after all the guest in a very warm but professional way. The hotel was lovely with very helpfull staff.
Thank you strel swimming for an amazing trip.

I‘m in Kas nearly every october. End of october the water is still warm, tourism is getting less, not to crowded… Best scenery, best place to swim in october in the mediteran sea. I joined some strel trips, i think this is the best trip if you like nature, sun, open water, food, culture and you are looking for best weather conditions at this month… Turkish people are very friendly, the boat „Cenghizan“ is perfect for the trip. Strel team support is perfect. Travelling there is very easy - there are plenty options. I totally recommend it. This year i couldnt wait and already joined a trip in june…

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I would definitely recommend the Strel Symi swimming trip if you are a swimmer with limited mobility.
Before covid I attended 3 Strel swimming trips. 18 months ago I was involved in a serious road accident that resulted in leaving me with a hip disarticulation amputation of my right leg and limited range of movement in my right shoulder, arm and hand. I came home from hospital/rehab 6 months ago. Swimming is the one activity that I can still enjoy so I contacted Borut about joining a trip. His reply was immediate and positive, he assured me that the Strel team in Symi would enable access to the trip. If disabled the Symi trip is not for the faint hearted, getting there requires transfers from airport to ferry from ferry to hotel. Pedi beach hotel does have ramp access from the outside but there are steps inside. I use a prosthetic limb to get around. I do not have a swimming leg but I wear a small fin to help maintain balance. My room was reasonably accessible using crutches although no specific facilities for disabled users. However, as soon as I met Aoife and Toby I knew I was in safe hands. Aoife is a hydro therapist and has experience with disability both personally and professionally. She made a determined effort throughout the trip to ensure I was fully included, encouraged and challenged. Toby helped in very practical ways such as getting me drinking water from the shop and physically supporting me up and down steps or on difficult terrain. There are short walks, maximum 150m, required to the jetty and the tavernas. Each day the itinerary was explained and there were always options for shorter swims, kayaking or paddle boarding. I never felt overwhelmed or pressured to do anything beyond my capabilities. To get on and off the boat Pablos always proffered a very strong arm, I knew he would not let me slip. I worked out access into and out of the water from the boat with the team but each day Pablos would devise some way to make it easier or more comfortable for me, he put down a mat so I didn’t graze myself and used a rope with a loop under my foot so I could haul myself up with my arms and push down with my good foot. Of course if you can use a ladder then access is easy! Throughout the trip my confidence grew and I felt a great sense of achievement. The night before I left home I seriously intended to cancel, I was terrified! Now at the end of a fantastic week I’m so glad I came. I’m exhilarated, I have proved to myself and others, that I can enjoy the same kind of holiday now, as I did before my accident. This is wholly thanks to the marvellous Strel team in Symi and also the other participants on the trip. Everyone of them made me feel welcome and valued and not one asked the unwelcome question, ‘what happened to you’! Great trip, thanks to everyone involved.

We had a lovely swimming holiday in Montenegro. The sea, fjords and cave swimming was varied and the scenery just fabulous. Every lunch break gave us the opportunity to visit small towns, churches and islands, we climbed up to a fantastic viewpoint and had the best view ever. Borut’s swim analysis was detailed and very useful. The hotel was lovely with very helpful staff. We would highly recommend this trip and would go with Strel again another time. Julia and Bryn

Thanks to the Strel swimming team in Croatia! We did this trip after 4 years again and it was again marvelous!
The hotel, the water, the swimtrips in this amazing Environment is really great!
Even we made our 5th swimmtrip, I had never such a homogen and lovely group! This is also the work of our best guides Martin and Matius! Thanks😘

The Montenegro trip is amazing. I loved swimming in the clear waters, and in unique locations like the Blue Caves and submarine tunnel. I also loved that there were opportunities to explore Montenegro's picturesque and historic seaside towns in between swims. This was my third trip with Strel and I am already dreaming of another!

This was our first swimming holiday for me & my daughter. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of the lakes & rivers in Slovenia. Borut & his team (Martin & Julia) made it a very special & fun trip. Above all we felt safe in the water and it was lovely to take in the scenery on some walks around the lakes too. The organisation was fantastic and the hotel did the job!

This was my first swimming trip with Strel. The guidance, swims, planned activities and atmosphere were phenomenal and very well organized. Next to that an awesome area to swim, I enjoyed every minute of this wonderful trip in Slovenia.

This swimming trip was an awesome experience. Our experienced local guides Martin, Julija and Borut did everything for us to have fantastic swims and showed us around in order to get to know the beauty of Slovenia. I highly recommend booking Steel swimming trips if you want to have a professional organized swimming trip!

This was my first swimming vacation and it turned out to be a phenomenal experience. The coaches Borat, Martin and Julia really are excited about what they do and made sure everyone was safe in the water and had fun on the excursions outside the water. The perfect mix for a fun swimming vacation. We will be back for more!! Thank you so much!!!

The Kolpa River swim was an excellent experience! Very well organised and guided by Borut and his team. I felt safe in the water at all moments and got great input on my swimming technique (special thanks, Martin!). Borut is always there in case of questions and has organised everything in a forward-looking manner. Great water quality and superb area. I would do it again!

Had an amazing time on the Kolpa River swimming trip in Slovenia! The service from the guides was superb and the swimming was fabulous - beautiful river, warm water, great group of swimmers - and really good food at the lunch stops. A really relaxed and fun holiday. I can't recommend this trip, or Strel Swimming Adventure Holidays, highly enough!

First time swimming holiday with Strel and I absolutely LOVED it! Highly recommend it. Borut and Martin were amazing guides and everything was very wel organised. I felt very safe in the water.
First days where in the Kolpa river, crystal clear water and so much fun. I wish I could swim daily in this river. Very fun group too. Second part was in lake Bled and Bohinj. Very different but also great experience. Very picturesque environment. If you can book some extra days to explore the region hiking, it’s absolutely stunning! Ready to book my next trip!

First time with Strel and Borut on a swimming trip, 5 days in Montenegro with a group of 18 swimmers, we had such a wonderful time, beautiful swims, very professional and relaxed leadership by Borut who clearly knows a great deal about swimming, TI, organising trips and making sure everyone feels comfortable and good about their swims every day, it was lovely and it felt great to be part of the experience, thank you! Nynke

Loved every minute of this trip. The days were perfectly planned out. There was a great balance between swimming and visiting beautiful local spots. Also a lovely balance between swimming in the sea and the fjords. Food was tasty and plentiful and the hotel was gorgeous! Couldn’t recommend Strel more! I’ve already booked onto another trip in turkey!

Borut Strel and his crew are knowledgeable, experienced, enthusiastic and driven. Swimming in Montenegro is like a fairytale. However, turism is picking up and places such as Blue Cave are overcrowded. Luckily, on the boat and trips you can get away from the busy places. I would not have mind to swim some extra kilometers. Definitely would recommend this trip by Strel!

This was yet another unique and wonderful trip with Strel Swimming. Beautiful swimming spots, thoughtful organisation and great people in the group. Special thanks to Borut, Matjaz for taking care of our safety and encouraging better results and techniques. Montenegro nature was another wonder. Highly recommend!

First time booking a swim holiday with Strel-should have tried it sooner. Highly recommend!! The team were very friendly, patient and helpful throughout - they explained everything perfectly and gave useful tips on how to improve my technique moving forward. Would highly recommend!!

11 of us swimming buddies from Geraldton Western Australia spent an amazing time with Aofie and Toby on Symi island. They went out of their way to make our swimming experience an extra special one. The swimming locations were beautiful and the water was divine. Highly recommend this swim trip