Swim Smooth Crete Experience

Crete, Greece

Sun, 27 Sep - Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Overview

Experience a world-class swim transformation with the Swim Smooth Experience Crete, an exclusive 6-night camp on the stunning northern coast of Crete, Greece. Specially designed for competent adult swimmers and triathletes, this immersive program is tailored to unlock your potential, helping you swim faster, with more confidence and less effort. Step away from your daily routine and into a supportive, social environment that perfectly balances premium athletic training with a relaxed Mediterranean holiday.

Guests will stay at the luxurious Lyttos Beach Resort, a premier destination renowned for sports excellence and leisure, while enjoying a completely hassle-free, All-Inclusive board throughout the trip. Beyond the world-class facilities and crystal-clear waters, a core highlight of this camp is the vibrant community, where you will train alongside like-minded athletes, sharing inspiration and pushing boundaries together.

Refine Your Technique With Paul Newsome.

Dive deep into stroke correction with Paul Newsome, the founder of Swim Smooth and one of the world’s most respected voices in adult swim coaching. The camp delivers highly personalized guidance, featuring individual video analysis to pinpoint your exact stroke priorities, small-group pool sessions focused on efficiency, and structured open-water skill development. You will leave Crete with crystal-clear training priorities and practical guidance to continue improving your performance long after the camp ends.

For enquiries about this camp, please get in touch with: contact@vigeosports.com

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Coach profile

At Vigeo Sports we collaborate with high-profile coaches, bringing their expertise to each training camp to ensure personalized and impactful training sessions.

Paul Newsome

Founder of Swim Smooth Camp Greece and one of the world’s most respected voices in adult swim coaching. With over 25 years of coaching experience, Paul has worked with complete beginners through to elite triathletes and professional open-water swimmers. Swim Smooth is the official coach education partner to British and World Triathlon, and its methodology is now used by certified coaches in over 100 countries worldwide.

Paul’s coaching style is practical, evidence-led, and highly personable, with a strong emphasis on coaching the swimmer, not the stroke, and creating an environment where swimmers feel supported, challenged, and inspired to improve.

Founder of Swim Smooth

Included In Camp

6-Night Stay: Double Garden Room at Lyttos Beach Resort, Crete.
All-Inclusive Board: Daily meals, snacks, and drinks included throughout your stay.
Video Analysis: Individual review and personalized stroke correction.
Pool Sessions: Small-group technique, endurance, and CSS focus in a 50m Olympic Pool.
Open-Water Swims: Structured skill development, sunrise swims, and coastal excursions.
1-to-1 Debrief: Clear personalized training priorities, actionable guidance, and individual debrief sessions.

Not Included In Camp

Flights: International and domestic airfare to and from Crete (Heraklion/Chania).
Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance and sports injury/training cover.
Transfers: Airport transfers between the local Crete airport and Lyttos Beach Resort.
Excursions: Optional sightseeing tours and extra leisure activities outside the main program.
Personal Expenses: Spa treatments, laundry, and individual purchases/additional services.

Itinerary

A structured camp schedule that balances training, recovery, and team moments. Sessions are grouped by age and ability, with clear coaching goals each day. Exact timings and session details are available in the downloadable program.

Day 1
Your week begins with a seamless transition from travel into coaching.

• Meet & Greet + Pool Walkthrough
• Pool Session: Video Recording (50m Olympic Pool)
• Comprehensive Video Analysis (Dry Side)

This is where everything starts. We capture your stroke on day one and provide detailed analysis that shapes your entire week.
Day 2
From insight to implementation

• Optional Sunrise Open Water Swim
• Pool Session: Stroke Correction Process

You ’ll begin applying your personalised corrections immediately, with both pool precision and open water context.
Day 3
Building confidence and control.

• Optional Sunrise Open Water Swim
• Pool Session: Technique + Endurance
• Training Planning Session & Q&A

We start to layer endurance onto improved technique, while giving you a clear framework for training beyond the camp.
Day 4
A standout day for many swimmers.

• Optional Sunrise Open Water Swim
• Pool Session: Red Mist Endurance (Lane Swim)
• Pre-Dinner Open Water Session

This is where pacing, control, and resilience come together. A key Swim Smooth experience session.
Day 5
Sharpening performance.

• Optional Sunrise Open Water Swim
• Pool Session: CSS + Red Mist Integration
• (Includes optional video capture for comparison)
• Surprise Excursion

We bring structure to your pacing using CSS and RM cycles, helping you understand exactly how to train and race more effectively
Day 6
Bringing everything together.

• Open Water Swim
• Pool Session: CSS Development
• 1-to-1 Individual Debrief Sessions

Your personalised feedback session ensures you leave with absolute clarity on your stroke, training, and next steps.
Day 7
A fitting finish

• Optional Farewell Sunrise Swim
• Camp Conclusion

*Program is subject to be adjusted.

Lyttos Beach Resort

Lyttos Beach Resort

Lyttos Beach is one of the leading sports resorts in Crete, Greece, offering world-class facilities for swimming, cycling, tennis, padel, fitness, and wellness. Located on Crete’s stunning northern coastline, the resort combines professional training infrastructure with exceptional Mediterranean hospitality.

Designed for athletes, active travellers, and families alike, Lyttos Beach features Olympic-standard swimming pools, modern fitness facilities, dedicated sports venues, and relaxing wellness experiences. Whether you’re preparing for competition or enjoying an active holiday, the resort delivers the perfect balance of performance, recovery, and relaxation.

Venue Info

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Frequently Asked questions

Q1Where do I have to fly to?
Q1
Participants should book their flights to Crete, Greece. You can fly directly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to the airports in Crete (Heraklion International Airport is the closest to the resort). Please note that international and domestic airfare, as well as private airport transfers to and from our host venue, Lyttos Beach Resort, are not included in the package price
Q2What do I have to bring?
Q2
We recommend bringing your standard competitive swim gear (goggles, caps, and training suits) suitable for both the 50m Olympic pool and open-water swimming sessions. Don't forget appropriate athletic attire for dry-side coaching and video analysis sessions. Additionally, for your personal safety and peace of mind, all athletes are highly encouraged to secure comprehensive travel insurance and personal sports injury coverage prior to departure.
Q3Who is this camp for?
Q3
This exclusive training camp is specifically tailored for competent adult swimmers and triathletes who are committed to refining their technique, expanding their aerobic capacity, and elevating their efficiency in the water. Under the world-renowned guidance of Swim Smooth founder Paul Newsome, the program is engineered to help passionate athletes break through performance plateaus, master open-water pacing, and gain absolute clarity on their swimming mechanics.