Top 10 best places for a sporting vacation in Europe

Surf and yoga in Portugal Head completely off grid and retreat to a world of simple living and rolling waves. Surf Algarve sits in a secluded valley close to the village of Aljezur in western Portugal with accommodation in shared tipis. Every effort is made to be eco-friendly – expect composting toilets, water heated by the sun and an organic vegetable garden. The camp offers twice daily yoga sessions either on the beach or their yoga deck, as well as surfing lessons and guiding. In other words if you can't get your chakras aligned here then it's time to take up another hobby. • Prices from €695 for five days including all meals, twice-daily yoga lessons, surfing lessons and equipment hire and transport to beaches; surfalgarve.com Horse riding in Italy Most of the Cilento region south of Naples is a national park with stunning rugged scenery lending itself perfectly to a week of horseriding on trails alternately running through ancient villages, olive groves, coastal paths and wild hilltops. The routes offered are suitable for beginner riders through to advanced and for those keen to taste more of Italian culture than horse hair, meals (along with accommodation) are provided at I Moresani, a farm which prides itself on its organic and home-grown produce. • Seven nights and 14 hours' riding from £526 which includes full-board accommodation and rides but excludes flig