Chia Laguna Resort — Sardinia, Italy

Overlooking flamingo-flecked lagoons and a crescent of talcum sand, Chia Laguna strings three hotels and a village of suites along a ridge that feels purpose-built for active travellers. Daybreak finds cyclists clipping into e-MTBs for the climb to Torre Chia, footballers warming up on FIFA-size hybrid turf and tennis buffs booking one of five clay courts or two padel arenas for sunrise drills. A dune-top fitness deck hosts HIIT and yoga, while the Conrad Spa below anchors recovery with a 25-metre lap pool, sauna, hammam, ice fountain and magnesium wraps using Sardinian sea salt.

The beach concession doubles as a water-sports hub: wind-surfers harness reliable maestrale breezes, sea-kayakers trace sea-caves under juniper cliffs and SUP yogis balance in turquoise coves. Families appreciate the kids’ club where mini-rugby, treasure hunts and beginner surf lessons free parents for trail-runs across thyme-scented macchia. Evening energy stays high but wholesome—domino tournaments under fairy-lit pines, live acoustic sets at Piazza degli Ulivi and gelato walks toward the lighthouse.

Nutrition marries Mediterranean flavour with macro science. Bioaquam’s poke bowls, Domus buffet’s lean beef tagliata and shore-side tuna tartare list protein-carb ratios; hydration stations dot the resort with citrus-mint water on 30 °C afternoons. Suites face either lagoon or sea, all with terraces large enough for foam-rolling sessions and 300 Mbps Wi-Fi for uploading Strava files.

With Cagliari Airport 60 minutes north and bike-friendly shuttles looping the estate, Chia Laguna makes it simple to blend beach, bike and barbell in one turquoise-lashed micro-climate.