Mediterranean Beach & Watersports
Saturday 24 June 2023 - Saturday 01 July 2023
(7 nights)
From £965.00
Listed by Spice Escapes
Sun, sea & fun on the French Mediterranean
Our active holiday in the summer has always been popular but for obviously reasons we haven’t been able to offer it for a few years. This is new destination and new resort that offers some great active opportunities not only on the sea but also on land! In addition, this holiday includes an 'Open Bar' bracelet so you can enjoy unlimited drinks* when the bar is open!
Includes
- Flights
- Transfers
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- Full Board
- 'Open Bar' bracelet to enjoy unlimited drinks*
Extras
- Single supplement if required
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks & some meals (off site or out of bar hours)
- Equipment hire where required
- Optional excursions
- Personal extras
- Covid testing as applicable at the time of travel
The resort is a little off the beaten track on a small peninsula and is a haven of peace but also a conservation area surrounded by superb coves and turquoise water. Set in 34 hectares of superb gardens with a central restaurant and bar lounge, the beautiful environment around the Club is an irresistible invitation to energetic walks, bike rides and snorkelling (with or without guide) to discover all the natural treasures of the peninsula, secret places and its magical landscapes.
Location & Itinerary
Sports activities:
Throughout the season: Fitness classes by Belambra, games, tournaments
- Sports activities with certified coaches: #BelambraTennis with Yonex, fitness with Les Mills™, "Aquatics'gym", swimming lessons provided by Sports Swimming Instructors (extra charge)
- Entertainment for all at the end of the afternoon and in the evening
- Exclusive ‘health & well-being’ offer by professional partners: manicure and massage, indoors or facing the sea (extra charge)
- 5 tennis courts, volleyball courts, petanque, etc
- Nearby: scuba diving centre, climbing wall, paint ball, horse riding, cycling, boat excursions (whales and dolphins)
- Dancing parties on the beach
- Club awarded "good place to stay" label by the French Cycling Federation Bonnes Adresses Cyclotourisme
- Watersports centre on the Club's beach, open from April to mid-September (additional charge)
Equipment at the Club
Watersports centre (open from April to mid-September) situated on Boma beach just below the club. The renowned Hyères Bay is ideal for a variety of watersports at all levels: equipment hire for adults and children (catamaran, optimist, windsurfing, etc.) and lessons in July/August
- 5 tennis courts
- 1 sports ground
- 1 volleyball court
- 1 pétanque court
- Mini golf
- Table tennis tables
- Bike hire at the Club (additional charge)
Nearby (additional charge)
- La Capte and L’Almanarre beaches (international funboarding and kitesurfing centre) 3 km
- Walks on the Giens peninsula to explore protected inlets (leaving from the club)
- Bike excursions leaving from the Club with a tourist guide* to discover the peninsula from a different perspective (accessible to all levels)
- Horse riding and karting 7 km
- Valgarde 18-hole golf course* in La Garde 16 km and Valcros 18-hole golf course 25 km
- Thalassotherapy* approx. 3 km
- Discover the Massif des Maures with an ONF (French National Forestry Association) guide
- Diving: One of the most beautiful areas of the Mediterranean and a diver's paradise with its protected underwater environment and shipwrecks (diving club on Boma beach within the Club)
Ready to bike: A selection of rides from the centre
1/ Coastal bike path in the Var
Departure 30 minutes from the Club, Duration 3 hours, Length 53 km, Average level
From Toulon to Pramousquier along the old railway of Provence with breathtaking views
2/ Toulon to Port Hélène tour
Departure 30 min from Club, Duration 1h15, Length 17 km, Easy level
Along the old railway line between Toulon and the district of La Rode - you will envoy a beautiful views of the sea
3/ Tour around "la cité des Palmiers"
Departure 10 minutes from the Club, Duration 6 hours, Length 96 km, Difficult level
A beautiful tour from “la Cité du Rocher” to ” la cité des Palmiers”: tulip fields, old salin, migratory bird sanctuaries and vineyards.
4/ To the old castle of Hyères
Departure at 35 min from the Club, Duration 1h, Length 5,4 km, Difficult level
An opportunity to enjoy magnificent views of the city of Hyères and the Maurette mountain
Golf (additional charge)
Golf de "Royan" et "Golf de la Palmyre"
At 30 km: Valcros golf course with 18 holes and 50 hectares, its lakes, its fairways up to 600 metres high. Exposed south-east, sheltered from the wind.
Entertainment for all
Throughout the season, during the day and in the evening, entertainers do all they can to delight you.
Participatory games, aperitifs with entertainment, concerts, themed evenings and more.
Typical Programme
• A welcome reception on Sunday
• Events in the bar (music, games, aperitifs with entertainment, etc.)
• Activities and games in the evening: sports tournaments, poker tournaments, karaoke, cinema, disco, etc
• 100% international evening entertainment
On site
- Restaurant with covered terrace offering sweeping views of the sea and the Ile de Porquerolles
- Lounge bar with terrace and sweeping views of the island of Porquerolles
- Watersports centre on the club's beach, open from April to mid-September (equipment hire and lessons to be booked on site)
- 1 sports ground
- 1 volleyball court
- 1 pétanque court
- Mini golf
- Table tennis tables (bats and balls on sale at reception)
- Bike hire
- Unsupervised left luggage on the ground floor of the main building
- Laundrette (extra charge): washing machine + tumble dryer
- Ironing board and iron available at the laundrette
- Newspapers: 1 regional daily newspaper available
- Loan of board games and cards (E.g.: Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, etc.)
- Loan of balls and pétanque balls
- Wifi (extra charge) in accommodation and reception area (from 2€ per day for 2 devices to 20€ per week for 5 devices)
- Site equipped with defibrillator
Nearby
- Grocery store 4 km
- Bakery 3 km (Giens) and 4 km
- Newspapers 3 km (Giens) and 4 km
- Tobacconist 3 km (Giens) and 4 km
- Regular coach service: stop close to the Club
- Bank and ATM 3 km
- Cinema 12 km (Hyères)
- Hairdresser 3 km (Giens)
- Diving equipment hire 500 m
- Car hire 10 km (at Hyères airport)
- Bike hire 8 km (at Hyères port)
- Post office 3 km (Giens)
- Petrol station 5 km
- Doctor 3 km (Giens)
Travel & Stay
Accommodation - Classic room
- Air conditioning, balcony, wifi (extra charge)
- 2 single beds which convert into 1 double bed if required
- Bathroom
- Shower
Catering services at club Les Criques
- Restaurant with a covered terrace offering sweeping views of the sea and the Ile de Porquerolles.
- Lounge bar with terrace and panoramic view of the Ile de Porquerolles
Rich, varied buffets based on delicious recipes cooked with generosity, variety, pleasure and quality in mind, with wine included in the evening.
Breakfast - A "giant" buffet breakfast: hot drinks, fruit juice, pastries, variety of bread, selection of jams and spreads, savoury buffet (egg, bacon, sausage, cheese, …), fresh fruit, dairy products, cereals.
Lunch - Summer buffet meals for big and little appetites alike: grilled meat, wide selection of salads, savoury tarts…
Dinner - Theme buffets offering refined dishes accompanied by entertainment. On the menu, you can enjoy regional specialities, delicacies from around the world and show cooking!
'Open Bar'* bracelet allows you to enjoy unlimited drinks (except champagne) at any time (during opening hours of the bar)
Provisional Flight Information
24/06/2023 London Stansted to Marseille Dep: 1555 Arr: 1855
01/07/2023 Marseille to London Stansted Dep: 1430 Arr: 1530
24/06/2023 London Heathrow to Marseille Dep: 1330 Arr: 1620
01/07/2023 Marseille to London Heathrow Dep: 1310 Arr: 1405
24/06/2023 Manchester to Marseille Dep: 1700 Arr: 2010
01/07/2023 Marseille to Manchester Dep: 2035 Arr: 2145
24/06/2023 Edinburgh to Paris Dep: 0610 Arr: 0900
24/06/2023 Paris to Marseille Dep: 1000 Arr: 1125
01/07/2023 Marseille to Paris Dep: 1210 Arr: 1340
01/07/2023 Paris to Edinburgh Dep: 1515 Arr: 1605
Mediterranean Active - Accommodation
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Place in a twin share room | £36.00 | Available |
| Place in a single room | £335.00 | Available |
Mediterranean Active
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Own flight without transfers | £929.00 | Available |
| London Stansted | £1119.00 | Available |
| Manchester | £1119.00 | Available |
| London Heathrow | £1169.00 | Available |
| Edinburgh | £1179.00 | Available |
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Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. Spice Escapes have arranged a scheme with Staysure who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 663617) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www.fca.org.uk. For an instant online quotation please click here.
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.
Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.
NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!
The latest FCO travel guidance for France
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france
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