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| Europe offers the best villas suitable for activity holidays |
LIKE to do a little more than just relax on a villa holiday? Discover magical Tuscan towns, try an electric bike in Lanzarote or tour the French Riviera when you stay at one of these villas.
1. Kefalonia – Aghia KyriakiLove the wonderful views along the coastline and out to sea, from Villa Efrosini, with the busy town of Argostoli nearby. Hiring a bike is the ideal way to explore and visit the other, nearby town of Lassi, home of the remarkable Lassi Beach. Villa details: http://www.jamesvillas.co.uk/destinations/greece/kefalonia/aghia-kyriaki/efrosini-2297 Cycling Hire available and suggested by James Villa Holidays: www.rentabikekefalonia.gr
2. Tuscany – LuccaThe enchanting city of Lucca, with its stunning architecture is just 10K from the Villa La Capannella. Lucca, the true hidden gem of Tuscany, provides a number of day trip options for casual cyclists to explore the city and surrounding countryside at their own leisure. http://www.jamesvillas.co.uk
3. Portugal - Silver Coast Golfers will love being near the club house with this holiday at The Dom Sebastio townhouse on the Paria D’el Rey resort, just 2km from the nearest beach. With cycling trails available on the resort, it’s ideal for families, individuals or groups to cruise down to the beaches on this easy-going holiday resort. www.jamesvillas.co.uk Cycle Hire available from the resort.
4. France - Mandelieu la Napoule, Cote d'Azur Just 500 metres from the beach and with a handy local train station it’s easy to hop on the train to the home of glamour – Cannes – when you stay at The St Roth Villa. Cycling is the quickest way of navigating this idyllic slice of the French Riviera. http://www.jamesvillas.co.uk Cycling Hire from: www.elite-rentabike.com
5. Crete – RethymnoSitting directly on the beach, the Villa Rethymno Beach III has an ideal locations with nearby bar, restaurant and supermarket. The town of Rethymno is just one kilometre away and there are beautiful beaches, historic remnants and glorious inland mountainous countryside to explore. Rethymno truly has options for every kind of holiday cyclist. www.jamesvillas.co.uk Cycling hire: www.cretebikes.com
6. Mallorca, Port de PollensaCycle across the beachfront to the historic sites in Alcudia in northern Mallorca when you stay at Port de Pollensa. Or, for a more challenging ride to the 22km cycle to the Sant Miquel hills to see the truly remarkable caves, the Coves De Campenet. Stay in the villa Can Bernat and hire bikes from Pollensa Cycling. http://www.jamesvillas.co.uk/destinations/the-balearic-islands/mallorca/puerto-pollensa/can-bernat-1372 Cycle hire: https://www.pollensacycling.com/
7. Lanzorote - Playa BlancaVilla Femes, is just a 10 minute walk to the restaurants, bars and sandy beach of Playa Blanca and the resort is easy to cycle around and explore. For the more adventurous, there’s a 13km trip to the awe inspiring Los Hervidoros or “boiling pots” a feat of natural beauty. www.jamesvillas.co.uk
8. Cyprus - Coral Bay Enjoy the spectacular views of surrounding countryside and sea when you stay at Villa Panthea. It a great base too to stay and explore the history and culture of the city of Paphos. Keen cyclists can explore the mountainous region of Tsada, which has beautiful wildlife. www.jamesvillas.co.uk Cycling hire: www.goldenriderentals.net
9. Menorca – Cala en Porter Just a short (but challenging) ride from the luscious beaches of Son Lou, you’ll find The Villa Aramis within the residential area of Cala en Porter near a number of local restaurants and bars. So, enjoy the good food, then work of the calories cycling to relax at the beach. www.jamesvillas.co.uk Cycling hire: www.anthonysbikes.com
10. Algarve – Castro Marim Golfe Resort Enjoy all the organised family activities; with cycling trails provided by the resort when you stay at Townhouse Castro Village III. Plus, there’s the chance to explore the port city of Vila Real de Santo Antonio just a short ride away – with flat terrain and beautiful sandy beaches, an ideal place for a leisurely cycle
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