A swimming instructor at the Holiday Village in Kos.

Best Holidays with Swimming Classes

A family holiday can be the ideal time for kids to learn to swim, and many holiday villages, hotels and and resorts now offer swimming lessons for junior guests, often at extra charge. We’ve rounded up the best, from Croatia to the Caribbean.

Our hand-picked selection

Holiday Village Atlantica Kos

Kos
An all-inclusive beachside property offering active fun for all the family, including football and swim academies.

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.

Sun Gardens

Croatia
A luxury property offering fantastic sports facilities with sports and dance academies for children, childcare, a range of fantastic restaurants, and hotel or self-catering family accommodation.

Martinhal Quinta Family Resort

Algarve
A luxury resort in the Rio Formosa Nature Park, with villas with private pools plus a kids' club.

Porto Sani

Halkidiki
Set in Sani Resort, this is one of Greece's best-rated all-suite hotels for luxury family holidays and breaks in Halkidiki.

Coral Reef Club

Barbados
A family-run boutique hotel on the west coast, with complimentary watersports including kids' tuition.

Sani Beach

Halkidiki
A luxury hotel, part of the Sani Resort, with fantastic facilities for families and where you can enjoy a host of activities including watersports, sports academies and more.

TUI BLUE Tropical

Sarigerme
An all-inclusive family hotel a short drive from Dalaman Airport in southern Turkey, with pools, slides, watersports and kids' clubs.

TUI BLUE Aura

Ibiza
An all-inclusive family hotel in a quiet resort on the Balearic island, with facilities ideal for babies, toddlers and school-aged children.

Holiday Village Atlantica Rhodes

Rhodes
An upmarket all-inclusive resort with swim, stage and football academies, plus a teen chill-out zone and a spa.

Ikos Aria

Kos
An award-winning all-inclusive family resort on Kos, including childcare from age four months and a football academy.

Ikos Dassia

Corfu
An award-winning all-inclusive beachfront resort, luxurious, stylish and oozing Greek charm, with excellent childcare and some water sports included – ideal with kids of all ages.