[:el]Holidaying with teens is a very “best of times, worst of times” scenario: you could be easing into a new type of break, in which parents enjoy the freedom to relax as their children are more independent and self-sufficient, or you could find yourselves tiptoeing around a moping adolescent who would rather be anywhere than with you.

To prepare for all eventualities, the secret to a successful holiday with teenagers is to keep your options open. Make sure that there are plenty of appealing activities available, spend the daylight hours tiring them out, allow them bursts of independence, and then sit back and relax.

Telegraph‘s experts pick some of their favourite spots around Europe to engage teens – but which will also give parents a moment of calm.

See the whole list:

1.Caneiros, Algarve, Portugal

2.Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain

3.Bol on Brac, Central Dalmatia, Croatia

4.Vouliagmeni, Athens Riviera, Greece

5.Anassa, Cyprus

6.Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece

7.Argelès-sur–Mer, Pyrénées-Orientales, France

8.Cavalaire-sur-Mer, Provence, France

9.Île de Ré, France

10.Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy[:]