Greece, and especially Halkidiki, Corfu and Peloponnese are included in the list of 50 great holidays for families with teenagers presented in the following Telegraph article:
“What makes the perfect teenage holiday? It depends on what sort of teenager you’ve got. Some want to laze by a pool, others want to change the world. There are teens who want sport and there are teens who want spas. Some teens are desperate for independence, others are happy to spend time with their parents.
It’s never easy planning a trip for this complicated age group – it did get slightly cheaper this week when the threshold for Air Passenger Duty rose to 16 – but there are certain key factors that can make or break a family holiday with teens.
Give them space – their own room away from annoying younger siblings and nagging parents. Consider sharing a larger property with friends so they can holiday with a few of their mates. Cater for their interests – find out what they want in the way of watersports, clubs or shops. Don’t underestimate their energy and enthusiasm for a challenging adventure – it can be a great way to boost their self-confidence and for families to reconnect. Finally, look for holidays where teenagers can meet people their own age, whether it’s a resort with a dedicated teens club, an activity holiday or summer camp.”
Especially about Greece, the leading British newspaper advises:
Get wet, wet, wet in Greece
New for 2016, Neilson (0333 0143351, neilson.co.uk) has added water skiing and wakeboarding to its line-up of watersports at all-inclusive resorts like Messini Beachclub on the Peloponnese peninsula. Overlooking the bay at Analipsi, the minimalist-style resort also offers superb sailing, windsurfing and kayaking, plus tennis and mountain biking for drying out. Seven nights with flights, transfers, accommodation, activities and most meals costs from £1,264.
Villa with a pool in Corfu
A villa in the Med is usually a safe bet for holidays with teenagers – especially if it has a pool and plenty of space for youngsters to relax and do their own thing. Make it a big villa shared with friends, however, and you can get something really special. Sleeping 12, Villa Irida (Villa Select, 0178 9443972, villaselect.com, from £3,121) has a large pool terrace overlooking the sandy beach of Kalamaki. A short stroll away, Kassiopi has caf?s and restaurants, plus a couple of discos.
Indulge in the Aegean
A paradise for watersports lovers, the Sani Resort presides over a beautiful sandy beach on the Halkidiki Peninsula in Greece. Of its three luxury hotels, Sani Beach Club with its stylish bungalow accommodation is best for families with teens. A club for 12- to 17-year-olds offers watersports, hip-hop classes, beach volleyball, cookery and teen spa sessions. Sovereign (01293 733139, sovereign.com) offers half board from around £2,290, two rooms and flights.
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