Family Beach Holidays to Canary Islands

Families who want beaches with recognised water quality and well-kept facilities can look at these resort coasts first.

• Costa Adeje: Costa Adeje sits in the south-west of Tenerife and gives families a wide choice of beaches within a short distance of hotels. The resort area is home to family attractions and water parks, so children have plenty to do between swims. The trade-off is that the busier promenade can feel crowded at peak times, which is why we often suggest choosing a hotel set back from the main strip. For a lively family base with easy access to the sea, it remains one of our most reliable choices. It is exactly the brief our Tenerife holidays deals are built around.
• Maspalomas: Maspalomas is a resort on the south coast of Gran Canaria, close to the protected dunes that run along its shoreline. The beaches here are long and sandy, and the resort feel is relaxed rather than rowdy, which suits families with younger children. Parents should expect a walk or short taxi ride to reach the more sheltered sections of sand. We find it works especially well for families who want golf and sunbathing alongside gentle daily beach time. It is exactly the brief our Gran Canaria holidays deals are built around.
• Playa Blanca: Playa Blanca is a resort town in the south of Lanzarote, offering sandy beaches and a calm, low-key atmosphere. Its position makes it convenient for families planning a day trip, since ferries run from nearby to the neighbouring island that lies just across the water. The beaches are generally quiet compared with the big Tenerife resorts, which many parents appreciate for naps and easy afternoons. Families who value simplicity over nightlife will find it a sensible match. It is exactly the brief our Lanzarote holidays deals are built around.
• Corralejo: Corralejo is a fishing village at the northern tip of the island, set beside the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park. Its long sandy beaches sit close to the dunes, and some stretches have gentle shallow water that suits small swimmers. The village is more about water sports and open space than organised entertainment, so it rewards families who enjoy exploring. We recommend it for those who want a quieter stay with plenty of sand. It is exactly the brief our holidays on this island are built around. It is exactly the brief our holiday deals on this island are built around. It is exactly the brief our Fuerteventura holidays deals are built around.
• Port of Las Palmas beaches: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the largest city in the Canary Islands, and its long urban shoreline is one of the most practical family beaches in the archipelago. A natural reef shelters the water, keeping it calm and shallow for children learning to swim. Families can walk from the city centre to the sand, which makes evenings and shopping easy to combine with beach days. The city setting means more traffic and noise than a resort, so it suits families who like a bit of urban life. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands Beach Holidays deals are built around.