RECOMMENDED WATERSPORTS HOLIDAYS IN EUROPE
Many of the sports below can also be included in one of the Beach Activity holidays that we offer. Please see our beach activity holidays for more information.
SAILING HOLIDAYS - AUSTRIA, ITALY & SWITZERLAND
Sail through your holiday is some of Europe’s most striking landscapes whilst taking in some breathtaking views. A sailing holiday gives you some peace and tranquillity. There will be friendly crew on hand to give you the help you require, but giving you the freedom you need to enjoy your sailing holiday. You can sail from village to village along the beautiful coastlines of Greece and Turkey or on the calm Italian Lakes.
Why not stretch your sea legs and sail in to the sunshine? Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, there is something for everyone.
Recommended resorts include – Lake Worthersee in Austria, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Riva in Italy.
WINDSURFING HOLIDAYS - AUSTRIA, ITALY & SWITZERLAND
Combine the skills of surfing and sailing, and try an activity holiday wind surfing. Whatever your age and ability it is a very enjoyable way to spend time out on the water. It is a challenging sport but always lots of fun. If you are a beginner you can join in one of the friendly windsurfing schools, or if you are more experienced you can head out solo and enjoy an exhilarating day out at sea in some great windsurfing conditions.
Recommended resorts include – Lake Worthersee and Zell am See in Austria, Lake Como and Riva in Italy.
WATER SKIING HOLIDAYS
Water skiing is a fast paced and exhilarating sport which can be enjoyed by first timers and enthusiasts of all ages. It might be that you ski in the mountains in the winter months and then the summer you can speed across the water or whip the waves of some fantastic resorts. It provides the perfect opportunity to keep your skiing skills up to scratch. If you have never tried water skiing before then there will be an instructor on hand to guide you through the first tentative stages.
Recommended resorts include – St Wolfgang and Zell am See in Austria, Lake Como and Riva in Italy, Lucerne, Lugano and Locarno in Switzerland.
KAYAKING IN AUSTRIA, FRANCE, ITALY & SWITZERLAND
Take to the water on a kayak and glide across the sheltered waters and calm conditions. You can enjoy white water kayaking which is travelling down rapids and is a great adrenalin rush, and have a more relaxed type of kayaking on the sea where you can paddle as little or as much as you like while exploring some of the beautiful surrounding bays and coasts.
When the winds are light and the water is flat, this is the best time to be on the water to ensure you make the most of your holiday.
Recommended resorts include – Kitzbuhel and Mayrhofen in Austria, Chamonix in France, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Selva in Italy, Interlaken, Wengen and Murren in Switzerland.
KITE SURFING HOLIDAYS IN ITALY
Experience the new and exciting water sport of the moment. This fast-paced exhilarating water sport is influenced by a range of sports including windsurfing and wake boarding. You surf the swell on a small board using only a kite for control. It is a challenging sport but a lot of fun.
You may just want to learn about this new sport in an awesome destination, or develop your existing skills on the waters of some great wave spots. If you are looking for something new and exciting, you must experience the thrills of kite surfing.
Recommended resorts include – Lake Como and Riva in Italy.
PARASAILING
You can sail through the sky this summer and experience the sensation of flying and surprisingly it is also one of the most relaxing too. You soar through the air at a speed with the safety of knowing you will touch down gently in crystal clear waters. You drift through the skies with your head in the clouds and get your adrenalin pumping, but you have to remember to look down at the beautiful views beneath you.
This peaceful activity will be sure to give you some of the best views on your summer holiday.
Recommended resorts include – Lake Millstratt and Lake Worthersee in Austria and Riva in Italy.