Choosing between having a swimming pool or being near the seaside is purely down to personal preference. Everyone will have their own holiday requirements, so depending on what yours are, you might feel differently to someone else in your family.
It is perfectly possible to have both, especially if you decide to travel somewhere like Portugal’s Algarve region where there is plenty of sea, sun and swimming to enjoy. Many people choose to stay in golf villages, where there will be an abundance of places you can stay to enjoy the beautiful views offered by golf courses, as well as the gentle sounds of the ocean as you are drifting off to sleep at night. For people who enjoy playing golf too, this is the perfect option. You can play some rounds of golf, then enjoy a relaxing swim and some time spent relaxing and sunbathing with your friends or family afterwards.