Activity holidays in Italy

Italy is famous for welcoming the bambinos. Family activity holidays in Italy are all about fun in the sun, plenty of delicious food and hopefully an afternoon riposo (nap) or two. Children are doted on wherever they go, and restaurants are well geared up to pleasing families. And let’s not forget our exciting kids’ clubs where children from tots to teens can have a go at new activities and make loads of new friends, while parents enjoy a well-earned break. Will it be the pool, a massage or an adventure? We hate those tough decisions! 

Calabria is particularly good for paddle water sports, such as kayaking and stand up paddle boarding, so don’t be surprised if you find your children paddling off from the beach most mornings. The club also has four tennis courts that the kids will be able to enjoy. 

Take Italian sunshine, crystal-clear seas and stunning countryside and you’ve got all the ingredients for an incredible outdoor playground. You’ll find plenty of inclusive activities on offer, whether you love water sports or staying on dry land. 

The large sandy beach at Airone Beachclub has plenty of space for everyone. Gentle breezes build throughout the day to create the perfect environment to learn and progress your sailing and windsurfing skills, while the turquoise waters are great for kayaking and stand up paddle boarding with a long stretch of coastline to put your paddle skills to the test. 

Airone has a large freeform pool with an area marked for lane swimming, as well as a fun children’s splash pool. If you love a game of tennis, you’ll find four brand new courts ready and waiting for you or test your head for heights with a trip to the climbing wall. Or how about heading to the fitness deck to join a range of exercise classes including Zumba, HIIT, Pilates and yoga.   

Italy is renowned for its excellent road cycling with smooth roads, rolling hills and medieval villages to entice you into a ride. You can also find some mountain biking trails nearby. Why not borrow one of our fleet of high-spec bikes and join us on a guided ride? You can always fly solo if you prefer, using our handy local Strava routes.    

Where to start? The Italians have quite a cultural legacy, from the Roman Empire to famous artists of the Renaissance era. From the north to the south the culture is very different and down south in the region of Calabria - where you’ll find Airone Beachclub - the locals like to take it slow.

We think there's an authentic feel that's often lost in well-known regions and glitzy cities. Calabria has a wild mountainous interior, three national parks, and many museums, castles and churches where you can learn about the region’s history. The Pollino National Park is the largest in Italy, and is well worth exploring.