Top 5 Active Summer Holidays
Why not swap your normal beach holiday for a revitalising active break in a beautiful location? Active holidays are ideal for fitness freaks who like to keep fit and healthy, even when they are on holiday. You will get so much more out of your holiday if you manage to incorporate some fun and healthy activities.
Remember when embarking on an active holiday you’ll need to think about your holiday insurance. Whether you choose single trip holiday insurance or annual multi-trip for example, you need to make sure you’re covered for your chosen activity.
No matter what your favourite sport there will be a holiday for you. Whether you love more extreme and high intensity sports such as kitesurfing or coasteering, or you prefer more relaxing activities such as walking or golf. Here are 5 locations where you can enjoy an active summer holiday.
Walking, Tenerife
Tenerife is the perfect destination for those who enjoy walking holidays. It has hundreds of trails in scenic locations to explore. The landscapes of Tenerife are actually quite varied and the Island is home to Mount Teide, the third largest volcano in the world. You can set off by yourself or book a tour guide who will show you all the best routes.
Cycling, Lanzarote
Head to Club La Santa in Lanzarote for an action packed holiday. They have a fantastic range of sporting facilities and many famous athletes go there for some warm weather training, including cyclists. You can go on group rides with other cyclists and they cater to all abilities from novice to elite. Cycle along the coastal routes or enjoy breathtaking views of the volcanic landscape.
Before you go on this adventure, make sure you have the right gear and equipment to take you on a picturesque challenge safely. Enhance your cycling prowess by adding performance-measuring accessories like power meter pedals. Choose something that’s designed for long trips and can offer ultimate performance during your rides, while giving an accurate measure of your power output.
Coasteering, Wales
Coasteering is now one of the most popular activities in Wales. It involves moving around the coastline in whatever way possible, with the choice whether you have to walk, swim, jump, climb or dive depending on the nature of the landscape. This is quite a tiring physical activity but you get a real adrenaline rush and get to see stretches of stunning natural beauty.
Golf, Florida
Florida is a magnet for golf enthusiasts because of its wide range of quality courses and excellent conditions. There are many different golf courses to choose from in beautiful destinations. You can also visit some of Florida’s white sandy beaches to enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation.
Kitesurfing, Turkey
The conditions in certain parts of Turkey are ideal for kitesurfing. This is another high energy sport that requires quite a lot of balance, coordination and strength. You use the power of the wind and your kite to help you surf along the waves. The wind in Turkey is very reliable and there are lots of schools to help you learn if you haven’t done it before. If you get a rare day without wind then try one of the other beach activities on offer and chill out at the beach.
