The best sporty retreats to break a sweat at

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Sporty retreats to break a sweat at.

Want more from your next holiday? Meet the multi-tasking resorts that effortlessly blend relaxation, fitness, and luxury.

Club La Santa in The Canary Islands, Spain

If you love swimming 

Club La Santa in The Canary Islands, Spain

Perched off the coast of Morocco, Club La Santa (clublasanta.com) in the sun-warmed Canary Islands is a constant hive of activity. Sure, you could relax by the pool, but you’ll find most guests will be enjoying one of the 80 sports and 500 (yes, 500) weekly activities on offer. If you’re a fan of swimming, this resort is the place to be. Not only does it offer private lessons in the three Olympic-sized pools, but it also offers dryland training, HIIT swimming classes, and aqua jogging. Or book into the Sports Performance Studio, where trained experts will use the latest data to improve your stroke.

Brennseehof in The Alps, Austria

If you love tennis

Brennseehof in The Alps, Austria

Popular year-round, Brennseehof (brennseehof.com) in the Austrian Alps is a lakeside resort specialising in active holidays. In winter, guests can ice skate, play hockey, and curl on the frozen lake or explore on skis; but in summer when the frost melts, it gets warm enough to swim in the azure waters. As the weather warms up, polish your tennis skills on one of the 12 professional-level clay tennis courts with views of the lake. Book lessons to perfect your serve or join the partner program so you’ll always have a worthy opponent. There are tennis tournaments and racquet hire, as well as eight sauna options in the resort’s wellness center for muscle recovery.  

Thanyapura in Phuket, Thailand

If you love cycling

Thanyapura in Phuket, Thailand

Located in the beachside town of Phuket, Thanyapura (thanyapura.com) is a sport-lover’s paradise. In addition to luxury rooms, a large pool, and views of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, the resort has world-class athletic facilities, which include running tracks, tennis courts, yoga studios, and two gyms. Cyclists will love the fact instructors are on hand to hone guests’ skills, plus there are carbon road bikes for rent. Choose from scenic group rides around Phuket or hit a new PB with a private lesson. On rest days, consult with the in-house physios, chiros, and dietitians.  

The Bodyholiday in Saint Lucia, Eastern Caribbean

If you love sailing

The Bodyholiday in Saint Lucia, Eastern Caribbean

Surrounded by lush jungle and aqua-fringed beaches, BodyHoliday (thebodyholiday.com) in Saint Lucia is a one-stop wellness haven (case in point: an hour-long spa treatment per day is included in your stay). When you’re not playing tennis or practising beach sports, follow in Jack Sparrow’s footprints and sail the clear Caribbean waters. BodyHoliday’s fully certified sailing school offers lessons on their J24 racer, X-Ttreme 26 race boats, and Hobie Cats. Join a sailing program to learn the ropes (literally) or charter a private vessel and go in search of secluded coves and forgotten treasure.  

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