Easter Holidays to Canary Islands

These resorts combine safe, calm beaches with attractions and facilities that keep children entertained across the school break.

• Playa de Las Canteras: Playa de Las Canteras, in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria, is an urban beach sheltered by a natural reef that keeps the water calm and shallow for young children. It sits close to the city centre, so you can walk to shops, cafés and restaurants without a car. The trade-off is that it is a city beach rather than a resort, with less space and more people on busy days. For families who want easy beach days alongside city convenience, it is an excellent choice, and it is the kind of setting our Canary Islands All Inclusive Holidays deals are built around.
• Puerto de Mogán: Puerto de Mogán is a charming fishing harbour on Gran Canaria's south-west coast, often called the Venice of the Canaries thanks to its canals and waterside cafés. Families enjoy the calm, sheltered beach, the easy strolls along the marina and boat trips along the coast in search of dolphins and turtles. The resort is compact, so most attractions can be reached on foot, and its gentle pace suits younger children and grandparents alike. We recommend it for families seeking a relaxed, scenic base with a traditional village atmosphere and plenty of gentle daytime activities. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands Family Holidays deals are built around.
• Beaches: The expansive sandy shores on the northern tip of Fuerteventura rank among the finest choices for families, with gentle, shallow water at several stretches of the coastline. The Fuerteventura dunes nearby offer a different kind of day out for older children who enjoy walking. The wind can be strong, which suits kite and windsurfing families but calls for careful supervision on the beach. We suggest it for families who want space, sand and a calm, uncrowded setting, the same brief our Canary Islands Last Minute Holidays deals are built around.
• Papagayo Beaches: The Papagayo beaches, a set of small sandy coves in the south of Lanzarote, are reached by unpaved roads and offer clear water and a wild, natural setting. Their remoteness means fewer facilities, so you should bring food, water and shade for a full day. The coves are best for families who enjoy exploring and want a more adventurous beach outing. We think they are a memorable addition to a family Easter, provided you prepare well.
• Loro Parque: Loro Parque, the large zoo and marine park in Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of Tenerife, is one of the best-known family attractions in the archipelago. Its dolphin and parrot shows fill a full day, and the traditional old town nearby adds a gentler pace for the evening. The north coast is typically a little cooler and windier than the south, so layers are useful. We recommend it for families who want a planned attraction day in a calmer setting.