Golf for DH and DCs but something else for me. Is it just Portugal?

[mckenzie]

I'd like a proper swimming pool (for doing lengths, not just to dip in) and some sightseeing, walks, markets etc to entertain myself while I am a golf widow. Possibly even some bike hire would be good.

We'd like restaurants close by, ideally walking distance but 5 min taxi ride is fine.
I would envisage golf happening every other day max so some other children for mine to mix with essential (age 14 and 10).
We don't want to self cater.

Any recommendations very gratefully recieved. We know we've left it really late. Every year we say we'll get the summer holiday booked by Feburary and every year we fail

Thanks in advance.

I'd recommend Turkey, great for golfing plus you get some fantastic spa hotels that are all inclusive. Plus markets and other outdoor things to do.
The Cornelia Resorts are very good and include pretty much everything including A la Carte dining as part of all inclusive.

Thank you. Off to check out the Cornelia resorts.

Not sure if it is the type of place you are looking for but we have stayed here a couple of times www.parchotels.it/en/ at one of the self catering apartments at the Il Paradiso golf club at Peschiera del Gardo. There are two hotels and two self catering apartment complexes, good golf facilities and a lot to do in the surrounding area. There is an indoor pool - good for proper swimming and outdoor pools. It is not walking distance to the town but there is a shuttle bus every hour if you don't have a car.

Thanks Gandolfo, that definitely looks worth further investigation. Do you know how long it takes to get to the town by any chance? And is there a gym?

What about Martinhal? It's on the Algarve. Fabulous beaches, pools and a spa.

That looks fab lucidlady! Thank you, I just need to check there is golf nearby.

I think there is a gym in one or both of the hotels but not 100% sure. It is only about 5 minutes into town by bus or car, not really walkable though.

Another place you might want to consider is the south of France around La Napoule, there are some nice courses there and plenty of things to do for non golfers. I can't recommend a hotel as we always self cater, but there are hundreds of hotels there. You would need a car for golf though, so not sure if that would suit you.

Something like this might work?
www.golfinmorocco.co.uk/where-to-stay-in-marrakech/all-inclusive-hotels/

Thanks guys for the suggestions. I'm get looking.