TREND 3: MIXED ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS
Another growing trend for 2026 is the rise of mixed-activity swimming holidays,
designed for swimmers who want more than just time in the water. These trips blend open-water swimming with complementary activities such as hiking or yoga, creating a balanced and varied holiday that appeals to both body and mind.
For some swimmers, combining swimming with hiking offers an excellent way to experience destinations
like Norway or the Lake District. Hiking provides a different perspective on the terrain, helps loosen tired muscles and adds an extra sense of adventure to the trip, without detracting from the focus on swimming.
Yoga-based swimming holidays in destinations like Crete, Montenegro or Bali, are also becoming increasingly popular, particularly with swimmers looking to improve flexibility, recovery and overall wellbeing. Gentle yoga, often held outdoors, help swimmers prepare for time in the water and unwind afterwards.
Mixed-activity trips are especially attractive to
couples or friends with varied interests, as well as swimmers who enjoy a slower, more rounded pace. Rather than swimming long distances every day, these holidays offer shorter swims balanced with movement, relaxation and time to explore on land.
