All Inclusive Beach Holidays to Canary Islands

Blue Flag beaches meet strict standards for water quality, safety and cleanliness, and several Canary Islands coastlines carry that award.

• Playa de Las Teresitas: Playa de Las Teresitas sits on the north-east coast of Tenerife and is a long golden-sand beach brought in to create a sheltered bay. Its calm, shallow water and lifeguard cover suit families and anyone wanting a relaxed swim close to the city. The trade-off is that it is a short drive from the south resorts, so it works best as a day visit or as a base for a quieter north-coast stay. We think it is one of the most straightforward Blue Flag options for an easy beach day. It is exactly the brief our Tenerife holidays deals are built around.
• Playa de Corralejo: Corralejo on Fuerteventura sits beside the dunes of the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, and its beaches have the clean, light sand that many visitors remember from their trip. The wide bays suit windsurfers and swimmers alike, and the village atmosphere is more relaxed than the big resorts further south. Expect more wind here than on the sheltered beaches of the east coast, which some guests enjoy and others do not. For a beach holiday with dunes on the doorstep, this stretch of coast is a strong choice. It is exactly the brief our Fuerteventura holidays deals are built around.
• Playa de Las Canteras: Playa de Las Canteras runs for a long stretch along the edge of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and a natural reef shelters its water so the sea stays calm and shallow. It is the most urban of the beaches in this group, with promenade cafes, shops and bus links all within easy reach. That convenience means you are rarely far from the city's streets and markets. It is a good fit for those who want a beach holiday with a real city rhythm. It is exactly the brief our Gran Canaria holidays deals are built around.
• Playa Blanca: Playa Blanca in the south of Lanzarote is a resort town with sandy beaches and a quieter feel than the larger Canary resorts. Ferries run from nearby Corralejo to Fuerteventura, which makes it simple to add an island hop to a beach week. The town can be busy in peak months, so booking early helps secure the hotel you want. We recommend it for travellers who value calm water and easy access to the wider archipelago. It is exactly the brief our Lanzarote holidays deals are built around.
• Playa de Los Cristianos: Los Cristianos on the south coast of Tenerife offers a sheltered, family-friendly harbour beach and a compact seafront lined with restaurants. It sits close to the Tenerife South airport, which keeps transfer times short and simple. The beach can feel busy in winter because the south of Tenerife is a popular winter sun base. For a practical, well-connected beach stay, it is hard to beat, and it is the same kind of straightforward, sun-soaked brief our Canary Islands Adults Only Holidays deals are built around.