Cheap Beach Holidays to Canary Islands

Blue Flag status is a useful shortlist for travellers who want clean water and well-kept sand without paying a premium.

• Playa de Las Canteras: Playa de Las Canteras is a long urban strand on the island of Gran Canaria, sheltered by a natural rock reef that keeps the water calm and shallow. Because it sits within walking distance of the city, you can spend the day on the sand and still reach shops, cafés and the historic streets without a taxi. The trade-off is that it is busier than quieter coves, so arriving early in the morning gives you the most space. We think it offers excellent value for a beach-first holiday with city comforts close at hand. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Playa de Las Américas: Playa de Las Américas sits on the south-west coast of the island, a lively resort beach with a broad promenade, a wide choice of restaurants and a range of hotels at competitive prices. It is a practical base if you want easy access to nightlife and to the southern transport links. Expect a livelier atmosphere than the quieter north, which suits social travellers well. For budget sun seekers who value convenience above solitude, we see it as one of the most dependable choices. It is exactly the brief our island holidays deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our holidays to this Canary island deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our Tenerife holidays deals are built around.
• Playa Blanca: Playa Blanca in the south of Lanzarote offers sandy beaches, a relaxed resort feel and ferry links to Fuerteventura from nearby ports. Its beaches are typically calmer than the exposed coasts of the west, making them a sensible option for a first beach holiday. The resort is smaller and quieter than the larger strips found on other Canary Islands, so there are fewer late-night options. We recommend it for travellers who want a peaceful base with easy island-hopping potential. It is exactly the brief our Lanzarote holidays deals are built around.
• Playa de Corralejo: Corralejo on the northern tip of the island sits beside long sandy beaches and the protected Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, giving you wide stretches of golden sand. The village has a relaxed fishing-town character and a good range of budget-friendly restaurants. Its strong winds suit water sports but can make some shorelines less ideal for gentle swimming on certain days. We suggest it for those who want dramatic scenery alongside a low-cost, laid-back beach stay. It is exactly the brief our Fuerteventura holidays deals are built around.
• Costa Adeje: Costa Adeje on the south-west coast of the Canary Islands is a resort area with a string of beaches, family-friendly hotels and water parks nearby. Its coastline is well maintained and the resort has strong infrastructure, which helps keep the holiday straightforward and well organised. Prices can be higher than in some smaller resorts, so comparing dates carefully pays off. We think it is a sound choice for a beach holiday where comfort and facilities matter as much as the sand. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands Family Holidays deals are built around.