Last Minute Family Holidays to Canary Islands

These resorts are the most reliable choices for families who want facilities, easy beaches and plenty for children to do within walking distance of the hotel.

• Costa Adeje: Costa Adeje sits in the south-west of the Canary Islands and is the strongest all-round choice for families seeking water parks, a wide range of hotels and beaches that are easy to reach. Many of the family hotels here include kids' clubs and heated pools, which makes them useful when the weather turns windy. The trade-off is that the area is busier and more built up than the quieter coasts, so families who want peace may prefer a smaller base. For a first trip with children, though, the choice of activities close at hand is hard to beat. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands Family Holidays deals are built around.
• Maspalomas: Maspalomas on the southern coast of the island combines long sandy beaches with a relaxed resort feel, and it sits beside the dunes that many families find memorable. The resort is calm enough for younger children to enjoy the shoreline, while golf courses and promenade cafes give parents a choice of pace. Hotels here tend to be spread out, so families should check how far the room is from the pool and beach before booking. It remains one of the most comfortable options for a holiday where everyone wants something different. It is exactly the brief our holiday deals for this island are built around. It is exactly the brief our holiday deals for this island are built around. It is exactly the brief our Gran Canaria holidays deals are built around.
• Playa Blanca: Playa Blanca in the south of the island offers quiet beach holidays with a gentle atmosphere and sandy shoreline that suits families with smaller children. The resort is a short drive from the airport, which keeps transfer times low after a long flight. Evenings are calm rather than lively, so families looking for daytime activities will need to plan excursions in advance. It is a sensible choice when the priority is rest rather than a busy schedule. It is exactly the brief our island holiday deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our island holidays deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our Lanzarote holidays deals are built around.
• Corralejo: Corralejo on the northern tip of the island is a good family base for those who want sand dunes, long beaches and a village that feels authentic. The shoreline is wide and in places the water is gentle, which suits children learning to swim. Wind is more common here than on the sheltered southern coasts, so the beach is not always calm, and families should choose their days carefully. For older children who enjoy outdoor space, it gives a holiday with more room to roam. It is exactly the brief our island holiday deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands holiday deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our Fuerteventura holidays deals are built around.
• Puerto de la Cruz: Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of the island is home to Loro Parque, one of the largest zoo and marine parks in Europe, which is a major draw for children. The town has traditional streets and black-sand beaches, offering a calmer alternative to the busier south of the island. The north coast can be cooler and cloudier than the south, which is worth weighing against your child's interest in the outdoors. Families who want a cultural base with a strong attraction on the doorstep will find it a rewarding choice, the same brief our Cheap Canary Islands Holidays deals are built around.