Holidays from Liverpool to Canary Islands

The islands offer beach resorts with very different atmospheres, from lively southern strips to quieter coves, and the right choice depends on the holiday you want.

• Costa Adeje: Costa Adeje is a resort area on the island's sun-soaked western coastline, offering a wide choice of hotels and a range of beaches within easy reach. The area has family attractions and water parks, which makes it a practical base if you want a full resort holiday with plenty of facilities nearby. The trade-off is that the resort is busy, especially in peak periods, so booking early improves your choice. We recommend it for travellers who want a complete resort stay rather than a remote one. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Playa de las Américas: Playa de las Américas is a lively resort on the southern coast of the island, known for its nightlife and busy promenade. It suits younger travellers and anyone who wants evening entertainment close to the beach and the hotels. The resort is more energetic than the quieter coastal towns on the island, so it is less suited to those who want calm. We think it works well for a social beach holiday where the atmosphere is part of the appeal.
• Maspalomas: Maspalomas is a resort on the coastline of the island, close to the protected dunes and the lighthouse. It has a relaxed resort feel, with golf courses and wide beaches, and it suits travellers who want a restful stay near a natural landscape. The resort is a short distance from the airport, which keeps transfers straightforward. Its calmer character makes it a strong choice for couples and those who prefer a steady pace.
• Playa Blanca: It also serves as the departure point for ferries to the neighbouring island, with the port sitting just a short hop away, which makes it useful for travellers planning a short island-hopping stay. Transfers from the airport take longer than to the capital, so allow time for the journey. For couples and friends after a calm, grown-up break, this resort suits the same kind of relaxed brief our Canary Islands Adults Only Holidays deals are built around, offering a peaceful beach base with options to explore further.
• Corralejo: Corralejo is a fishing village at the northern tip of the island, close to the Corralejo Dunes Natural Park and some of the longest sandy beaches around. It is a popular base for water sports, especially windsurfing and kitesurfing, and has a relaxed village atmosphere. Because the resort sits a fair way from the airport on the opposite side of the island, the transfer takes longer, so factor that into your planning. We think it is the right choice for travellers who want dunes, beaches and a low-key village setting.