Family holidays in Europe that involve more than just a beach resort

[missyelliott]

Hello

I know there have been various threads on holidays. I have searched and read these. Really useful however I am trying to find a family friendly villa in Europe where there is more to do than just be on a costal resort.

I know it's harder once you have a baby ( ours will be nearly one in June/ July when we want to go away) but keen to find a villa where we can chill but also do some exploring of nearby places.

Does anyone have any good recommendations please

Many thanks

Catherine

[VALFR59]

Definitely Corsica, French island along the South east cost.

You have beaches and mountains, lots of walks to do, water sports as moutains sports.

Nice weather, beautiful sea, great food.

You have direct flight from london by Gatwick with easyjet.

The best part for me is "agriates desert with Calvi and St Florent /cap Corse" and Bonifaccio.

South of the Island is better for easy access to beaches but more busy . (Porto Vecchio famous for tourist as porticcio). I would not recommend the oriental coast (around Aleria), cheaper but a shame to go that far to be in the less nice part of the island :)

Avoid the 2 first weeks of August(rush period of French summer holidays, most of the companies ask their employees to take their summer break that month).

You can find houses to rent at Homelidays.fr

Club Med in Corsica are not nice.

[missyelliott]

Thank you. I will look into Corsica. Much appreciated

[Kailyn]

Hello Catherine. I can recommend the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy for its beautiful landscape, history and food. There are so many things to explore without having to travel too far i.e. historical sites or beaches. Because it's on the coast it doesn't feel that hot, even in June/July. Italy in general is a good place to go with children as they're very child friendly. If you are looking for family accommodation Amalfi Coast villas might suit you. Kailyn