Beach HotelRoom OnlyApartamentos Be Smart Florida Plaza
Puerto de la Cruz, TenerifeClose to the beach
- Flights included
- 11 Dec 2026 – 7 Nights
- Room Only
£179pp
Last Minute Holidays from Birmingham to Canary Islands

Beach HotelRoom OnlyPuerto de la Cruz, TenerifeClose to the beach
£179pp
Apartment HotelRoom OnlyIcod de los vinos, Tenerife0.8km from the city centre
£199pp
Beach HotelBed And BreakfastPuerto de la Cruz, TenerifeClose to the beach
£219pp
Apartment HotelRoom OnlyIcod de los vinos, Tenerife1.0km from the city centre
£219pp
Apartment HotelSelf CateringLos Silos, Tenerife3.5km from the beach
£219pp
Room Only£229pp
FincaSelf CateringHermigua, La Gomera2.0km from the city centre
£239pp
Beach HotelHalf BoardPuerto de la Cruz, Tenerife1.5km from the beach
£239pp
Mild temperatures hold through the year, with winter coastal days usually around 18 to 21 °C. That makes the islands a dependable choice whenever you need a break from grey skies back home. Spring and autumn offer particularly comfortable conditions for walking and exploring.
Each island has its own scenery, from the volcanic plains of Lanzarote to the laurel forests of La Gomera. Teide National Park on Tenerife is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Spain's highest peak sits within it. You can swap a beach day for a mountain walk without leaving the island.
Direct flights to Tenerife and Gran Canaria take around 4 hours 30 minutes from London. That makes the islands one of the quicker warm-weather options for a short break. Journey times are simple enough for a long weekend as well as a full week.
Inter-island ferries link several of the islands, so you can combine two bases in one trip. Schedules vary, so check timetables before you plan. Buses also connect towns on each island, which keeps getting around straightforward. Allowing a spare half day for travel will help your plans run smoothly and without rushing.
You can stay in large beach resorts, small historic towns or quiet villages depending on your preference. The range of accommodation covers families, couples and solo travellers. Many visitors find that a mix of resort and village stays gives the best balance of activity and rest. Each island offers something different for each type of traveller.
Sheltered beaches, calm water and marinas are spread across the islands. Playa de Las Canteras in Las Palmas is protected by a natural reef. The sea is inviting even outside peak summer, making swimming a realistic daily activity for most visitors.


These resort areas are the ones we see travellers book most often at short notice from Birmingham, each with a different character.
Each island offers a different landscape and pace, so the right choice depends on what you want from your break.
Tenerife and Lanzarote are the two most often chosen by families, with Costa Adeje on Tenerife offering family hotels and water parks and Playa Blanca on Lanzarote giving quieter beaches. Many families also like Corralejo on Fuerteventura for its long shallow beaches. The right choice depends on whether you want attractions or a calmer beach stay.
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