The Smart Way To Do A Family Summer Holiday

This is where Peligoni outshines traditional family options. The crèche — available from four months — runs from two locations, with one on-site at The Club and one located at the brand’s deli, just a short drive along the coast. There’s a play-led approach centred on outdoor time, music and creative sessions. Older children can dip into a structured watersports programme that runs throughout the week, building real confidence on the water.

Beyond watersports, Peligoni partners with London-based movement specialists TARKA during May and October half term, as well as throughout July and August, offering daily sessions focused on coordination, teamwork and independence. Teenagers — often the hardest group to please — tend to settle quickly. There’s enough structure to keep them engaged, but plenty of freedom to move between The Club, the water and the villa at their own pace. During peak weeks, Learn From A Pro masterclasses add another layer, with one-off sessions led by names such as Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington and Pineapple Dance Studios.

What makes it work is that not everything is split by age. Shared experiences — evening courtyard feasts, family boat trips to Shipwreck Beach and motorised watersports sessions — bring everyone back together, giving the week a natural flow that feels active, social and easy, rather than over-programmed.

While the kids are busy being entertained, parents can enjoy some ‘me time’, Peligoni style. That might mean lounging on the decks and indulging in a long lunch, or it might mean making the most of all that’s included in Club memberships, from daily yoga classes and guided bike rides around the island to tennis tuition with fellow guests.

Food at Peligoni is fresh, sociable and totally unfussy. The Club's main eatery, Tasi, serves long, sun-drenched lunches of grilled octopus, Greek salads and burrata-topped flatbreads. There are wood-fired pizzas for younger guests and excellent cocktails for adults who want to linger. Courtyard Nights are a highlight – communal long-table feasts under fairy lights with live music, local produce and a real sense of celebration. If you prefer a quieter evening, you can dine back at your villa or pick up ready-to-go mezze, wine and hampers from the deli. 

Peligoni is best suited to families who prefer flexibility over fixed schedules and are happy without all-inclusive convenience. It works particularly well for children who enjoy the sea and group activities, and for parents who value space, autonomy and a holiday that runs at its own pace. There’s no high-octane entertainment or contained resort bubble here, and that’s intentional. Instead, the focus is on well-organised days, independent accommodation and a shared social hub you dip into as needed.