Surf to Beach Yoga: Active Summer Holidays

With summer just around the corner The Healthy Holiday Company has compiled a collection of hotels that boast both unbeatable watersports and wellbeing classes on site; the perfect combo for those looking to chill out and cool off. From surf lessons for little ones and beachside yoga in Morocco to world-class windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and SUP at new hotels in Portugal, Bali and Fuerteventura, there are options to suit every traveller this summer, all still with availability throughout June, July and August.

Sailing, SUP, Cycling and More – NEW FeelViana, Viana do Castelo, Douro Valley, Portugal

This beautiful new sport-focused hotel has just opened on the forested Cabedelo Beach in Northern Portugal, 45 minutes from Porto. As well as access to a spa and a plethora of wellbeing classes (from alfresco Pilates lessons to yoga sessions overlooking the Med) guests can take part in an impressive array of watersports on the beach, including surfing, SUP, kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing. Lessons are available for adults and little ones, whilst equipment hire is available for experienced guests. The hotel also offers access to 400km of biking trails, 320km of hiking routes and special running circuits taking in beach, river and mountains. End days relaxing on sun loungers with a healthy juice in hand.

7x nights in June available from £895pp based on two sharing a Garden View Room on a B&B basis including return flights from London Gatwick to Porto and airport transfers. Yoga classes start at £15 for 1.5hrs, surf classes start at £30 for 1.5hrs and kitesurfing and windsurfing lessons cost £140 for up to 3hrs. www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/trips/feelviana

Wellbeing and the Windsurfing World Cup – NEW Sol Beach House, Fuerteventura, Spain

Based on the idyllic Sotavento Beach (within the Jandía Natural Park) on the island’s south coast, this new adult-oriented hotel offers an impressive array of wellbeing and watersports options. On top of spa treatments, fitness sessions, yoga classes and open-air Pilates, guests can relax in the hotel’s Zen Feng Shui area, hop on a vintage bike for a cycle along the coast, head to the healthy juice bar or stroll across the lagoon to the René Egli Windsurfing & Kitesurfing school; known as the largest in the world and host of the 2018 Wind and Kitesurfing World Cup (taking place between 20 July- 08 August). After world-class lessons, head back to the hotel for healthy Mediterranean cuisine and DJ sessions at dusk.

7x nights in June available from £680pp based on two sharing a Junior Suite on a B&B basis, including return flights from London Gatwick to Fuerteventura and airport transfers. A private 2hr kitesurfing lesson starts at £184 and a private 1hr windsurfing lesson starts at £62.

www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/trips/sol-beach-house-fuerteventura

Expert Surf Lessons from Tropicsurf – NEW COMO Uma Canggu, Canggu, Bali

The newest addition to the COMO chain channels Bali’s famous surf culture but adds a generous dose of luxury. Based in Canggu on the island’s south coast, the resort boasts a laid-back beach vibe with a choice of plush rooms, family suites and penthouse apartments with private rooftop pools. As well as a plethora of wellbeing classes, fitness sessions and holistic therapies, the hotel has partnered with luxury surf guides Tropicsurf to offer some of the best tuition on the island; with lessons incorporating balance and ocean theory for total beginners and simple top-ups for those that are already pros. Plus children (8-14) will love group lessons that combine theory, pool time and games. Come evening, the surf shack is the place to be with an eclectic global menu and live acoustic sets.

7x nights in June available from £1,415pp based on two sharing a Canggu Room on a B&B basis, with return flights from London Gatwick to Fuerteventura and airport transfers. A Surf and Stay Experience (with five private lessons and a private massage) can also be added for an additional £300 per person. www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/trips/como-canggu-by-como

Surfing, SUP and Open-Air Movies – Paradis Plage, near Adagir, Morocco

This charming surf and yoga resort is set on a three-mile stretch of beach just one hour south of Agadir in Morocco. It offers heaps for guests to do, from private surf and SUP lessons (and special kids classes for those over 8+) to relaxing yoga lessons in an impressive all-glass beachside studio and spa sessions in beachside cabanas. Come evening, guests can choose from a range of restaurants before unwinding around the fire-pit on the beach or watch a movie in the open-air cinema. What’s more, travel from London takes just 3.5 hours so it’s perfect for those after a quick and hassle-free healthy holiday.

7x nights in June available from £955pp based on two sharing a Junior Suite on a B&B basis, including return flights from London Gatwick to Agadir, private airport transfers and 2x complimentary daily fitness classes. A Surf School Package including 2x 1.5hr lessons and board/wetsuit hire is priced from an additional £135pp. www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk/trips/paradis-plage

For more information, please visit www.thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk or call 0208 968 0501.