When it comes to family holidays Canary Islands, the beautiful Spanish island group that sit 100 kilometres west of Morocco are perfect. Full of sunshine with great activities and hotels Canary Island family holidays are sure to impress every age. When it comes to deciding which is the best Canary Island for families, we can help with this too with lots of suggestions for each island. We have all the top Canary Islands holidays for families whether you’re travelling with kids or teenagers. We have pulled together our list of the best Canary Islands family holidays based on all of our experience and research. We have tried to create a really good mix of luxury holidays, all inclusive breaks and cheap family holidays to Canary Islands for those on a budget.
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Tenerife – Canary Islands holidays for families
Tenerife is often named as the best Canary Island for kids. There’s so much to do here from visiting the beautiful Teide National Park to having fun at the much acclaimed Siam Water Park. Tenerife is a wonderfully diverse island and you can enjoy the beaches and tourist activities right through to visiting the markets the locals frequent. When it comes to Canary Island family resorts Tenerife has a number of great ones to choose from.
Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
Hard Rock have really carved out a great corner of the family hotel market and their Tenerife offering is no exception. Set right on the beach and with a selection of great pools this is a Canary Islands family resort which will appeal to all ages. They have kids club for all ages right up to and including teenagers (and these are very cool clubs which have activities on offer like hip hop and music mixing workshops). The family rooms here are fabulous and you can stay on an all inclusive plus or half board basis.
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Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife
When it comes to the best Canary Islands family resorts the Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife will have to be in the list. This hotel is great fun and children of all ages will love it. They have a fantastic all inclusive offering which is served in themed restaurants and bars. Kids clubs go up to age 17 (with the teenagers in their own group) and there is all day entertainment for those looking for it. The pools here are fabulous with splash parks and plenty for everyone to enjoy. This resort is ideal for fun loving family holidays in Canary Islands.
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Paradise Park Fun Lifestyle Hotel
Paradise Fun does everything it says on the name. Based in Los Cristianos which is a lovely area of the island it’s easy to enjoy the three beaches here. Stay here on a half board, all inclusive or all inclusive plus basis, whichever works for you family. There’s a kids club (up to age 12) and the teens aren’t forgotten with an offering for 13-18 year olds where the hotel organises games and movie nights. Splash about in five of the hotels pools.
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Lanzarote family holidays Canary Islands
Lanzarote is a wonderful island for a family holiday and there’s plenty to do here. Aside from the lovely beaches great places to explore are the interesting Piracy Museum or try out the Aqualava Waterpark in Playa Blanca. It’s perfect for Canary Island family holidays with plenty of fantastic restaurants and a really friendly feel to it.
Galeon Playa Apartments & Aquapark Costa Teguise
Galeon Playa Apartments & Aquapark Costa Teguise is made for family holidays in the Canary Islands. They have their own water park with brilliant water slides and a splash area for younger kids. The hotel has great apartments and there’s plenty here, aside from the pool, for families. There’s a kids club (up to age 12), an indoor soft play and a playground. You can stay on a self catering or half board basis making it one of the best family holidays Canary Islands style.
H10 Rubicon Palace, Playa Blanca
H10 Rubicon Palace is perfect for luxury family holidays Canary Islands style. The hotel is set up to look like a local village and is really picturesque. There’s a kids club (up to age 12), a playground and a kids area in the restaurant. Stay here on an all inclusive basis for complete holiday ease. With its lagoon style pools and seaside views this will give you one of the great Canary Islands holidays for families.
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Gran Canaria – Canary Island family holidays
Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary Islands and has some really beautiful beaches. It also has some spectacular scenery and some gorgeous local towns and villages to enjoy. This is also a great location to enjoy the wonderful sand dunes.
Paradise Lago Taurito & Waterpark
When it comes to family holidays Canary Islands really do provide lots of fun. This is shown at the Paradise Lago Taurito & Waterpark in spades. Located on the south coast of Gran Canaria there’s a fantastic buffet restaurant and a really fun filled kids club. Things really get taken to the next level though with the amazing water park based here which you get unlimited access to with a stay at the hotel There’s everything from multi lane chutes to a pirate ship and the largest seawater pool on the island. This is one of those Canary Islands family holidays the kids (and you!) will never forget.
Fuerteventura – family holidays to Canary Islands
Fuereventura has some stunning beaches and some great resorts. This is an island that can feel fairly relaxed so is often seen as being the best Canary Island for families looking to chill out. That’s not to say there aren’t activities for those who want them though and with plenty of water sports and attractions across the island there’s something for everyone.
Pierre & Vacances Village Club Fuerteventura Origo Mare
Pierre & Vacances Village Club Fuerteventura Origo Mare is one of the Canary Island family resorts which is packed full of fun things to do. Set around the volcanic landscape of this interesting island there are amazing views from around this resort. They have so much to do here from a water park, a whole range of kids clubs (right up to 17 years old), mini golf and so much more. You can stay here on everything from a self catering basis right up to all inclusive. This is a beautiful hotel complex and perfect for family holidays to Canary Islands.
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La Gomera – family holidays in Canary Islands
La Gomera is much less well travelled than the big four Canary Islands. This has a more interesting landscape that at times can feel rockier and less accessible. Don’t let this put you off though, it’s got beautiful countryside (with some wonderful walking trails) and some great southern beaches. There are also some great Canary Islands family resorts dotted throughout.
Hotel Jardin Tecina
With five swimming pools the Hotel Jardin Tecina is a fantastic getaway in La Gomera. There’s a kids club here (for four to eight year olds also nine to 16 year olds), tennis, mini golf and so much more. The hotel is around a 10 minute walk away from Playa de Santiago and with sea facing rooms guests regularly spot dolphins from the windows. This is a Canary Islands family resort for an unforgettable holiday.
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La Palma – family holidays in the Canary Islands
La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands packed full of charm. This will give you family holidays in Canary Islands full of nature and wonderful experiences. There are forests, volcanoes and beautiful black sand beaches. This is an island to really revel in and they are being really careful about the developments they allow here. Don’t miss the very pretty capital city full of 16th century style.
Parador de Turismo La Palma
Parador de Turismo La Palma is a perfect spot to enjoy La Palma from. This former watchtower and Moorish courtyard has been converted in to this really beautiful hotel. Set in 44 hectares of tropical gardens there are sea views aplenty. Santa Cruz is just a 10 minute bus ride away. You can stay on a bed and breakfast or half board basis and there’s a really sweet swimming pool here. Perfect for family holidays in the Canary Islands designed to really enjoy the islands outside of mass tourism.
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Your Canary Islands holidays for families checklist
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- 💳 Get a Currensea Card to easily pay for purchases when you’re in Spain
- ℹ️ Why not hire a guide or book local excursions through the brilliant Get Your Guide.
- 📚 Get planning your trip with the Lonely Planet guide to Spain.
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