Romantic Holidays to Canary Islands

Small towns and historic streets give a couple somewhere to wander, stop for a drink and return to in the evening without the bustle of a large resort.

• Garachico, Tenerife: Garachico is a small historic town on the north-west coast of Tenerife, with a historic harbour and quiet old streets that feel far removed from the busier resorts of the south. The atmosphere is unhurried, so you can take an evening stroll along the harbour and choose a table without planning weeks ahead. We recommend it for couples who want authentic island life and calm nights, though you will need a car or a taxi to reach larger supermarkets and nightlife. It is exactly the brief our Tenerife holidays deals are built around.
• Haría, Lanzarote: Haría sits in the north of Lanzarote, a village known as the Valley of a Thousand Palms, with whitewashed streets and wide views across the island. Its pace is gentle and its setting is green compared with the volcanic south, which makes it ideal for a slow afternoon of wandering and a relaxed lunch. The trade-off is that it is a rural village rather than a town with many late-night options, so it suits couples who prefer scenery over buzz. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands Luxury Holidays deals are built around.
• Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera: Valle Gran Rey is a laid-back village on the west coast of La Gomera, where a long ravine descends to the sea and low-rise houses line the valley. Coastal walking routes and quiet dining make it a natural choice for couples seeking a slower pace and a break from packed beaches. Because La Gomera is one of the smaller and quieter islands, transport is more limited, so we suggest planning your days around the ferry and bus times in advance. It is exactly the brief our Canary Islands Adults Only Holidays deals are built around.
• Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife: Puerto de la Cruz is a traditional resort town on the north coast of Tenerife, with volcanic black-sand beaches, historic streets and the Jardín Botánico Canario for slow garden walks. It offers a calmer, more cultured base than the south of the island and a romantic mix of gardens, sea views and evening promenades. The north can be cooler and breezier than the south, so pack layers for the evenings.
• Arrecife, Lanzarote: Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote, set beside the lagoon of Charco de San Ginés and the Castillo de San Gabriel, which gives couples an easy waterside stroll and a handful of good restaurants. It works well as a base for exploring the island's volcanic scenery and the César Manrique sites by day, returning to a town with real local character at night. As an administrative city it is more practical than picturesque, so choose it for convenience and culture rather than resort calm. It is exactly the brief our Lanzarote holidays deals are built around.