Cheap Family Holidays to Canary Islands

Purpose-built family resorts keep the cost of a week in the sun predictable, with pools, kids' clubs and beaches close to the rooms.

• Costa Adeje: Costa Adeje in the south-west of the island is the resort area we point most families towards first. It has a wide choice of family hotels, several water parks and a run of beaches that suit children at different ages. The trade-off is that the busiest weeks can feel crowded around the main promenade, so we recommend booking early for peak school holidays. For value, it is hard to beat for the range of facilities on offer. Many families also choose it as a convenient first stop before exploring further afield. It is exactly the brief our island holiday deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our island holiday 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 is a quieter option for families who want calm beach days rather than nightly entertainment. The resort sits on sandy beaches and offers ferry links to Fuerteventura, which makes a second island easy to add. It is less lively than the big resorts elsewhere, so teenagers may find the evenings slower. We often suggest it to families who value a relaxed pace and a gentle start to the holiday. It is exactly the brief our Lanzarote holidays deals are built around.
• Maspalomas: Maspalomas pairs a relaxed resort feel with beaches backed by protected dunes. Families can walk across the dunes, play on the sand and reach a range of hotels with pools and family-friendly dining. Its size means you may need a short bus or taxi ride to reach the quieter stretches of coast. We find it works well for families who want a classic beach stay with plenty to do nearby. It is exactly the brief our holidays to this island are built around. It is exactly the brief our holidays to this island are built around. It is exactly the brief our Gran Canaria holidays deals are built around.
• Playa de las Américas: Playa de las Américas is a lively resort strip that suits families with older children who enjoy an active evening scene. The beaches are busy and the promenade stays lit late, so younger children may need earlier nights. Hotels here range from simple family options to larger complexes with multiple pools. We recommend it for families who want the buzz of a resort town within walking distance of the sea.
• Corralejo: Corralejo at the north tip of Fuerteventura offers long sandy beaches near the dunes, with gentle shallow water at some stretches that suit children. The village is small and relaxed, so evening options are simpler than in the larger resorts. You will want a car or regular bus trips to reach the wider island, which adds to the travel plan. For families who prize sand and space, it is an excellent value choice. It is exactly the brief our Fuerteventura holidays deals are built around.