Self Catering Holidays to Canary Islands

These resort areas offer the broadest choice of self catering apartments and the easiest access to shops and restaurants.

• Costa Adeje: Costa Adeje on the south-west coast of the island has one of the widest ranges of self catering apartments available, with many complexes within walking distance of supermarkets and beach promenades. Most apartments have fully equipped kitchens, which makes this resort practical for families who plan to cook several evenings a week. The trade-off is that the busiest streets can feel crowded in peak season, so choosing a complex slightly further from the main strip often gives a quieter stay. For a resort that combines convenience with good self catering stock, we consider it a reliable first choice. It is exactly the brief our island holidays deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our island holidays deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our Tenerife holidays deals are built around.
• Maspalomas: Maspalomas in the south of the island pairs a relaxed resort feel with a good supply of self catering apartments and bungalows set around landscaped gardens. Supermarkets, pharmacies and cafés are spread through the resort, so you can shop for daily needs without travelling far from your door. The resort is more spread out than compact town centres, which means you will often rely on a short taxi or bus ride for evening dining out. For a slower beach holiday with plenty of self catering options, it remains one of our most recommended bases. 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 quieter self catering apartments and villas with easy access to sandy beaches and a good selection of local restaurants. The town has supermarkets and markets within a short walk of most accommodation, so self catering works well for couples and small families. Because the resort is smaller than the larger resort strips elsewhere in the Canary Islands, the choice of properties is narrower, so booking earlier helps secure the right kitchen and terrace. We recommend it for a calmer stay with easy ferry links to nearby islands. It is exactly the brief our island holidays deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our holidays deals in this part of the Canaries are built around. It is exactly the brief our Lanzarote holidays deals are built around.
• Puerto de la Cruz: Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of the island has a traditional town centre with a mix of older apartment buildings and newer self catering complexes, many with kitchens and balconies. Local markets and grocery shops are plentiful, so cooking at home is straightforward and often cheaper than eating out every night. The north coast can be cooler and cloudier than the south, which suits some travellers but not all. For a self catering base with character and cultural streets, offering a different pace from the southern resorts, it is the same brief our Canary Islands Luxury Holidays deals are built around.
• Corralejo: Corralejo at the northern tip of the island is a fishing village with a growing number of self catering apartments, many close to the harbour and the sandy beaches. Local shops and small supermarkets stock the basics, and the village has enough restaurants that you can alternate between cooking and eating out. The village is smaller than the southern resorts, so the range of properties and late-night options is more limited. For water sports and a relaxed village base, it is a strong self catering choice. It is exactly the brief our island holiday deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our island holiday deals are built around. It is exactly the brief our Fuerteventura holidays deals are built around.