Welcome to fancyaswim.com!
Fancy starting your day with a pleasant swim in one of Athens most beautiful suburbs?
Learn a few tricks about open water swimming?
Have a bit of fun?!
Come along and discover the beautiful bay of Vouliagmeni via swimming, all year round!
A brief overview of The Swims follows, with detailed narratives available on Book your Swim!
Looking forward hearing from you and meeting you when in Athens!
Καλώς Ήρθατε!
Savvas
THE SWIMS!
every Thursday & Friday morning during the Summer
(15 May-10 September @ 7:30, 11 September-28 October @ 8:30)
Beautiful morning sessions, suitable for all amateur swimmers who want to wake up with an hour long swim! A proper "wake-up" swim can only finish with a nice, healthy breakfast!
Check the full "Wake-up" narrative!
Daily at 13:30 during Winter & Spring (29 October - 14 May)
Vouliagmeni bay, midday & sunny, is just unique in winter! Come along for plenty of fun at the beach, increase your vitamin D levels with the winter sun's rays, and refresh your body & mind with a dip in the chilly waters!
All swims are free!
Important Notice: Cold water swimming without wet/drysuit is very enjoyable and fun BUT must be treated with great RESPECT!
Please check with your doctor in advance in case of heart or other medical issues history.
THE LOCATION
Meeting point: Bus stop B'ΠΛΑΖ ΒΟΥΛΙΑΓΜΕΝΗΣ (2nd plaz of Vouliagmeni opposite main square of Vouliagmeni)
Easy access from center of Athens by car and taxi or via bus route 122 (departing from Metro Station Elliniko or Tram stop Asklipieio Voulas)
Pick up from Elliniko metro station or Tram stop Askilipeio Voulas not offered as service, but send us a message, and if possible, we will!
THE SWIMS
Summer (Thu/Fri)
07:30-11:00 from 15May-10Sep
09:30-12:00 from 11Sep - 28Oct
Winter (daily)
13:30-16:30 from 29 October - 14 May
Sessions suitable for anyone who enjoys swimming!
Fun point to point swimming parallel to the coastline!
Interval sets taking it easy, challenging yourself, or having a friendly mini race with your partner
Drill sets covering fundamentals to technique improvement!
Cold water swimming in winter!
SAFETY
Swimming takes place close to the meeting point with exact location chosen on the day, depending on weather conditions.
Swimming is performed parallel to the shoreline w/o lifeguard supervision. Some sections might take place in front of Akti Vouliagmeni beach, supervised by lifeguards
Participants must be fully honest of their experience and capabilities, and are fully responsible for their safety as if they would swim on their own.
NEED TO KNOW
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Bring with you! Swimsuit, goggles (tinted & normal), Suncream (spf20 and above recommended), towel, swim cap, flip flops
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Lockers not available. Some small items like mobile, credit cards, cash can be left in scooter or car
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Beach entry: 5eur (01/05-15/10), 2eur (16/10-30/04)
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Summer after-swim breakfast: approx 4eur-15eur pp
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Winter after-swim lunch: Salads ~6eur, Main courses ~7-9eur
