Sardinia with Mark Warner
This property is about two hours from Cagliai airport where the Mark Warner team will welcome you to the island.
The beachfront here is spectacular, you can walk for ages along the sand, and paddle in the blue sea. There is plenty of water sports equipment just waiting for you to take it for a spin; instruction, coaching or refresher sessions are available for all abilities. If you already have your sea legs, then you just need the safety briefing and can head out.
On land there is tennis, aerobics and a clutch of new mountain bikes (what is the collective noun for mountain bikes?) On the courts under the watchful supervision of the coach, I did cardio tennis and a serve clinic, but you can pop up at any time for a knock about, there was usually somebody hanging around looking for a game. I went out on one of the easier guided bike rides to a local beach, where we stopped for delicious locally made ice cream. There were so many flavours, I think I’d have gone back daily if I’d stayed longer!
The kitchen has Italian and British chefs which meant that I was treated to gorgeous pastas, local fish, great grilled meats and fresh salads. The spaghetti al vongole was my favourite dish here. I know it’s a small point but the coffee here was fabulous too! The bar was well priced with a bottle for wine 13 euros, Pina Colada for 6 euros and a coke for 2.50.
The childcare team were ready for the season, with clubs for all ages. The older children meet by one of the pools, so are at a ‘cool’ distance from the younger ones! The nannies and sports instructors work together when taking the children out on the water.
The rooms are spread out across the property with capacity for two, three, four, five or even six people with various room combinations such as interconnecting and mezzanines. The rooms are generally spacious, with dark Mediterranean style wood furniture and have patio doors to a small outside area.
The waterfront and staff are the great features of this resort, the combination of the two make a great holiday.
A couple of extra notes: - Hairdryers in the rooms - Some rooms are dark (including my room 200), but you can request a lighter room - The room numbering is not logical, it may take a day or two to get find your way around! - Take your bug repellent
