The best family hotels in Europe: for relaxed and unforgettable family holidays

As a couple, you chose elegant accommodations, but now, so that your youngster doesn't get bored, you swear by a more active vacation. We searched various European destinations family hotels, where there is never a shortage of fun for children. They are cool the best family hotels as selected by our editors.

Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece

Sani Resort consists of five complexes strung along the white sandy coast and the wonderfully beautiful Kasandra peninsula. The complex offers parents an elegant, luxurious interior and services such as children's clubs, nurseries, etc. Teenagers will be occupied by a range of water sports, as well as numerous tennis courts or opportunities for cycling in the surrounding forests. The hotel also offers a special club just for teenage souls. The younger ones will be entertained by members of the Sani's Little Guests and Peppa Pig Creche team, while your parents can take an hour or so to themselves and indulge in a spa treatment.

São Lourenço do Barrocal, Portugal

You can find it just under two hours drive from Lisbon São Lourenço, located in the hinterland of this coastal country, not far from the border with Spain. Wild horses are hooting around here, and daisies are scattered across the fields, above which towering mighty olive trees dating back to the time of the Romans. In doing so, they did not forget about the children in the boutique accommodation, but with the help of various activities, they connected them to the land and its traditions. Think activities like creating with natural materials, finding a wide variety of plant and animal species with an expert guide, etc. At the nearby Dark Sky Alqueva Observatory, kids can print their own 3D telescope and then use it to study the constellations. They prepare robotics and programming workshops for teenagers. Families can climb Barrocol's horses or indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Verdura Resort, Sicily, Italy

Verdura it is part of the Rocco Forte family, a family-friendly chain and is located not far from Palermo, in a vast, green landscape dotted with citrus trees, palm trees and Mediterranean vegetation. Here you can find a range of tennis courts, swimming pools and even a golf course. The country club on a beautiful stretch of the Sicilian coast allows you to spend the afternoon in the spa, by the pool, on a bike or simply under a parasol with a cold glass of Sicilian white wine in hand. Meanwhile, the youngest have fun in the excellent children's club, where workshops such as filming, carrying out scientific experiments, cooking classes, etc. take place.

Forte Village, Sardinia

Ah, Sardinia! Turquoise sea and landscape like from a fairy tale. Forte Village in Sardinia capitalizes on the wild beauty of the Italian island with over 100 acres of sun-kissed gardens and a sandy white beach. The small town by the sea is represented by five hotels from 5 to 4 stars - together with 13 luxurious villas with private pools. The resort snobbery quickly fades away with the exquisite Italian food and great cocktails you can enjoy by the pool. The resort also offers a range of spa treatments, and the youngest will be even more excited, as they can hone their football skills here under the watchful eye of Real Madrid coaches.

Marbella Club Hotel, Marbella, Spain

Marbella is perhaps one of the most popular resorts in Spain, and so is the club of the same name. The kids' club here is as legendary as the subtropical gardens, teeming with lemon and fig trees and centered around a luxurious outdoor pool. Here, children have the opportunity of flamenco workshops, gazpacho making, yoga, archery, etc. They can even design their own perfume or work of art from recycled materials. The Spanish ecological program for the youngest is not the only thing that attracts families to this part of Spain. In addition to the excellent location, the entire complex is designed in a dreamlike way, with bright and spacious rooms and large villas that offer a sufficient amount of privacy.

Sun Gardens, Dubrovnik

Flirting with the Adriatic Sea, overlooking the Elaphite Islands, Sun Gardens is in a great location, just a stone's throw from Dubrovnik. The children's clubs here are divided into four age groups, and they also organize sports academies led by famous world names. The diet is also arranged, as you will look in vain for hamburgers and chips. A professional football school, run by former first league players, stands out. All these activities allow parents to check out the spa or Sun Gardens' eight restaurants and bars. With its own beautiful private beach, lined with pine trees and two splash pools, families can unpack and camp here for a few days.

One&Only Portonovi, Montenegro

One&Only Portonovi, with its Chenot Spa, stunning sunsets over the Bay of Kotor and brilliant beachside pools, doesn't seem like a family-friendly accommodation at first glance. In fact, it's the other way around. The KidsOnly Kids Club reflects true hotel service and stylish interiors, with water activities, classes and invaluable life skills you learn from local mentors – like building rafts or baking pizzas.