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family holiday, 2 hour flight, not in commercial resort, preferably no car

  • 19-10-2017 9:05am
    #1
    lighthouse76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭


    Hi,
    Family of 4 here... would love a sun holiday this year... don't mind where. I would love somewhere like old style town but would prefer not to drive.. just don't know where to start, looked at owners direct but would prefer a personal recommendation. Pool essential. Kids will be 13 and 10. Looking at first two weeks in July.
    Please any suggestions appreciated.

    Lh


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  • #2
    optogirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,035 ✭✭✭optogirl


    haven't been myself but siblings & friends who have rave about Albufeira in the Algarve for a family holiday. Very kid friendly in all restaurants & resorts, by the beach with pools in most complexes.


  • #3
    Living Off The Splash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,176 ✭✭✭Living Off The Splash


    Have a look at Torremolinos. Short taxi drive from Malaga airport or get train. Melia Hotels have about 7 hotels there. Join Melia Rewards beforehand to get a discount. Weather in to November should still be in the 20's. Take day trip to Mijas Pueblo on local bus for old town vibe or Benalmadena Pueblo for similar.


  • #4
    Mr rebel
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    Nerja which is also close to Malaga.


  • #5
    RubyK
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    Cabanas in the Eastern Algarve might suit you (about 30 min taxi from Faro airport). It is less developed that the western Algave, it has a fabulous beach, there are lovely traditional Portuguese restaurants, bars and cafes, and you are less than 10 min taxi/bus into the traditional town of Tavira. Book flights with aerlingus/ryan air and accommodation through the likes of booking.com there is a good choice of hotels and apartments with pools


  • #6
    finbarrk
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    We were in Quarteria this year in the Algarve. A handy taxi ride from Faro Airport. Reasonable traditional restaurants which had excellent food. We rented an apartment through AirBnB.


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  • #7
    NIMAN
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    Would you consider a campsite?


  • #8
    mfceiling
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    I'd be heading to Italy and looking up "agriturismo".
    Fabulous country with loads to see and do, good food and good transport links.


  • #9
    Sundew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭Sundew


    We are regular visitors to Soller in Mallorca. It’s a great place to base if you don’t have a car as it has excellent public transport links...however we usually visit outside the peak months of July & August and I would imagine these months are busy with day trippers!


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