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PLAY PADEL UNDER THE SIZZLING SPANISH SUN
A dynamic blend of tennis and squash that’s played in teams of two, padel is one of the world’s fastest- growing sports and has built a reputation for being as sociable as it is inclusive. The compact court keeps the running manageable, making it perfect for players of all ages and abilities, while the game’s energy and teamwork make every match fun. Add the Mediterranean sun on your back and it’s a sporting escape that doubles as a proper holiday. Four-star Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort, around
an hour’s drive south of Valencia, bills itself as Europe’s ‘padel hotspot’, with seven courts and a range of group and individual holidays and private coaching breaks. Between sessions, unwind with a round on the 18-hole golf course, stroll along the golden sands of the Costa de Valencia, or soak up the local culture in the nearby port city of Dénia.
HOW TO DO IT: The resort offers three-night padel breaks from £779 per person. Book via
activeaway.com
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TRAIN FOR A TRIATHLON IN LANZAROTE
Triathlons have exploded in popularity over the past two decades, morphing from a niche pursuit for the all-rounder to a full-blown sporting movement. Whether you’re a beginner looking to bring focus to your running, swimming and cycling, or a seasoned triathlete keen to fine-tune your technique, Club La Santa in Lanzarote is the ultimate place to train. Its Olympic-calibre facilities include a wellness and fitness centre, an athletics stadium with a running track, three 50-metre pools and a saltwater lagoon for open- water swimming, while the resort is awash with experts in everything from bike set-up to swim- stroke analysis. Various triathlon-themed breaks are available and, if three sports aren’t enough, there are 500 weekly activities to keep you moving.
HOW TO DO IT: Club La Santa offers seven-night triathlon camps from $280 (£245) per person, which includes expert coaching and access to all facilities.
clublasanta.com
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TRY TRAIL RUNNING IN THE LOFOTEN ISLANDS
Be warned: after trail running in Norway’s magnificent Lofoten Islands, your local Parkrun is going to feel incredibly tame. Towering pyramidal peaks plunge into pristine waters; deserted paths take you high onto ridge tops, offering dramatic views of the Norwegian coastline; and the ominpresent daylight in the Arctic Circle in summer means a midnight run is as feasible as a midday one. Pure Trails specialises in off-road, off-grid running trips to some of the world’s most exciting locations and this is one of its best, with guests gliding around the archipelago’s on a 56ft liveaboard sailing boat called Moondance, cherry- picking its most scenic corners. Pace and distance are tailored to ability, all runs are guided and the food served on board is far more sophisticated than you’d expect this far from civilisation.
HOW TO DO IT: The seven-day trip starts from £2,995 per person, including full-board accommodation.
pure-trails.com
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