Christiano Ronaldo shares his 5 favourite holiday destinations

Cristiano is a Portuguese soccer forward and arguably one of the greatest football players of his generation. Ronaldo's early success caught the attention of Europe’s biggest football clubs, leading to him getting a contract with the English powerhouse Manchester United in 2003. His finest season with United came in 2007–08, when he scored 42 League and Cup goals and earned the Golden Shoe award as Europe’s leading scorer, with 31 League goals. He later joined Spain's Real Madrid for a record 80 Million Pound transfer fee. He helped Madrid capture a La Liga championship and scored a personal-best 46 goals during the League season. He finished his Real career with 311 goals in 292 matches. He joined the Italian Powerhouse Juventus in 2018 with a 4 year contract worth Euro 112 Million. He also played on the National soccer team of Portugal, his home country. One of the most well known sports stars off the field, he became one of the highest paid endorsers in sports history with a lifetime contract from the Sportswear brand - Nike.

Christiano Ronaldo had a wonderful family vacation in the Spanish islands of Mallorca. Located in the Mediterranean off the Spanish coast, Mallorca is known for its outstanding beaches, secluded coves, wineries and fresh produce farms, and rustic architecture. The island is full of mountain villages and well developed resorts, and one can enjoy a serene getaway here while enjoying a fabulous nightlife. The Ronaldo family stayed at a private estate that had a gym, a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, Jacuzzis, a multi-sport court for football or basketball and a sand court for beach volleyball. Mallorca is a great place to hire a boat or a yacht and go for a sailing trip in the Mediterranean, where one gets to see incredible marine life, including whales, dolphins and turtles. Do visit the Caves of Hams to marvel at their unique rock formations and botanical garden; the most visited tourist attraction in Mallorca.

Dubai is one of Ronaldo’s favourite cities and he’s seldom been here to attend sporting events or brand endorsements. One of the most glamourous cities in Asia, Dubai attracts millions of tourists each year. The city has a long coastline with beautiful beaches and its Palm Jumeriah islands are simply out of the World. With attractions such as Indoor Skiing, Desert Safari, Bollywood park and the Dubai Aquarium, it is a magnet for families looking to have quality time on their vacation. Dubai has no dearth of high end hotels and sea side resorts. It is one of those unique places where you can enjoy a beach vacation as well as go for a desert safari. The city has magnificent shopping avenues and is a paradise for shoppers and foodies alike. There are a plethora of nightclubs and bars where one can have a fantastic time partying late into the night. The city is conveniently located & well connected to all major airports globally.

The Czech Republic is a beautiful destination in Eastern Europe and Ronaldo had a wonderful time vacationing here with his family. The historic city of Prague is home to rich medieval monuments with incredible carvings and architecture. The Prague castle is one of the most gorgeous monuments in Europe and worthy of admiration. Taking a boat ride on the Vitava river is one of the best ways to explore the scenic beauty of Prague. The ride in the evening post sunset is especially wonderful, one gets to explore the brightly lit monuments and homes on the banks of the river. Prague is popular for its nightlife and its beer culture and there is no dearth of pubs, nightclubs and restaurants to have a fantastic time in this gorgeous city. The city also has a rich culture scene and there are various theatres hosting musical performances and plays that are a delight for the connoisseurs.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a luxurious vacation in the Maldives with his girlfriend Top Model Irina Shayk at a very private high end resort of Maldives. The archipelago of Maldives is popular with celebrities and honeymooners. Home to gorgeous island resorts with private white sand beaches, Maldives is a perfect place to enjoy a serene holiday on an over water villa. The luxury resorts here offer world class hospitality, delicious cuisine and a variety of activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, water skiing, jet skis and many more. One should definitely go for a catamaran cruise ride to explore the vast ocean, isolated islands and a wide variety of marine life in the waters around Maldives. If you are willing to spend, go for a ride in a sea plane to get a bird’s eye view of the archipelago of Maldives, a truly mesmerizing experience.

The Spanish Riviera is one of Ronaldo’s favourite places. He owns a luxury Villa in a private country club estate named La Resina in Marbella in the Costa del Sol, one of Spain's top holiday destinations. One of the most iconic resort towns in Southern Europe, Marbella has the Sierra Blanca Mountains in its backdrop and a large coastline of sandy Mediterranean beaches. The sea side villas, hotels, and golf courses in Marbella make it an ideal destination to visit or live. The area is surrounded by nightclubs, upmarket boutiques and bars. One can hire a luxury yacht and go out in the Mediterranean waters for an idyllic experience. There is no dearth of water sports either, from snorkeling to scuba diving, jet skis to water skiing; the Spanish Riviera is truly a magical place to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine, outstanding cuisine & blue waters full of exotic marine life.