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The GuardianJun 5, 2026

Watersports, biking and island escapes: readers’ favourite family holidays

From boat trips on Lake Garda to zip-wiring in Wales, you share your favourite family-friendly breaks in Europe • Tell us about a glamorous seaside hotel that didn’t break the bank? The best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Lake Garda gave us one of the most memorable and unexpected family holidays yet. We hired a car and headed from Milan to Unesco-listed Peschiera del Garda and the family-focu…

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Royal Yachting AssociationPlaceinstructor level sailing courses
Elsewhere
Gelateria la RomanaRestaurantPeschiera del Garda, Italywonderful ice-cream
Monte BaldoSightMalcesine, Italycable car to the top for views
visitaland.comPlaceMariehamn, Aland Islandsbook cabins and ferries
Port de Plaisance campsitePlaceBénodet, Francewater slides, pools, karaoke, petanque
Bluestone national park resortPlaceCardigan, United Kingdombrilliant pool, indoor/outdoor fun
MadurodamMuseumThe Hague, The Netherlandsminiature version of Netherlands
Railway museumMuseumUtrecht, The Netherlandsbest of its kind with VR train ride
LinnaeushofSightHaarlem, The Netherlandsone of Europe's largest playgrounds
BrittanyNeighborhoodRennes, Francesomething for all generations

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