Learning to sail at Neilson's Baia dei Mora Beachclub
Learning to sail at Neilson's Baia dei Mora Beachclub

Best Family Holidays with Watersports Lessons

Family holidays including sailing, wind-surfing, diving and/or other water-sports tuition for adults and kids alike are increasingly popular - they’re a great way for all the family to embrace new challenges while making the most of being by the sea. We’ve shared our hand-picked recommendations for resorts and holiday villages where learning water sports is all part of the fun, whether it’s as part of your package or at extra charge.

Our hand-picked selection

Paleros Beach Resort

Greece
On mainland Greece, this baby- through to teen-friendly resort offers activities, water sports and childcare within a 5-star complex.

Sani Club

Halkidiki
Set on the edge of Sani Resort, this wonderful hotel combines luxury with great service, family-friendly facilities and an amazing array of activities.

MarBella Corfu Hotel

Corfu
A fabulous luxury ultra-all-inclusive resort in lush gardens with a wealth of facilities for the whole family, from water sports to tennis coaching and mountain biking.

Club Med Gregolimano

Euboea
An all-inclusive resort on a white-sand beach, with free activities ranging from waterskiing to flying trapeze.

Neilson Baia dei Mori Beachclub

Sardinia
A fabulous property in an unspoilt region of Sardinia, well suited to active family holidays with all ages; cycling and watersports are included.

Phokaia Beach Resort

Aegean Region
A Mark Warner resort on Turkey's west coast, with water sports, top-notch childcare and exclusive discounts for our readers.

Neilson Retreat Beachclub

Epirus
A resort tailor-made for active families with older children, with watersports, tennis and wonderful cycling terrain.

Neilson Messini Beachclub

Peloponnese
The Messini Beachclub offers all the usual Neilson activities in a lovely rural location on the Peloponnese coast

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