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Our Guide To Holidays In The Canary Islands In 2025/2026
If it's year round, warm sunshine you're after, the Canaries are the ideal destination for a sunny getaway. Plus Canary Islands holidays don't have to break the bank, with low cost airlines flying regularly throughout the year from across the UK. For beautiful sandy beaches, try Fuerteventura, or if you're after keeping the family busy, give Tenerife a go. Gran Canaria's Playa del Ingles is great for those who want to party all night, or if you just want a relaxed break in the sunshine, Lanzarote could be just what you're after. Whoever you are heading here with, holidays in the Canary Islands are a safe bet for fun in the sun.
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Things To Do In The Canary Islands
Visit The Beach
One of the biggest attractions in the Canaries are the beaches. When the volcanoes spewed out lava, the rock broke down creating black sand, and making the Canary Islands famous for their black sand beaches. But you'll also find soft white sand here too in places like Corralejo and the Costa Calma on Fuerteventura. And if you're on Gran Canaria, the sand dunes are a must-visit.
Go On An Adventure
As a set of volcanic islands, a lot of terrain can be quite rugged, making for an amazing destination for an adventure. Whether you want to go hiking in the pine forests or paragliding off a cliff into the clouds, there are so many active and adventurous activities to try out here.
Try Something New
And with so much to try, there's plenty of new things you'll have never done before. Visit in February and enjoy the festivities of carnival in Santa Cruz, or head out on a kayak to go dolphin spotting as they swim up beside you. And no trip to Tenerife is complete without a visit to one of their famous water parks like Siam Park.
Nightlife
Nightlife in the Canary Islands can vary depending on the resort you decide to stay in, so choose carefully. Busier resorts like Playa De Las Americas in Tenerife and Playa del Ingles in Gran Canaria have plenty of bars, restaurants and clubs to enjoy if you prefer to party through the night. Many of the popular areas will have restaurants and bars to choose from, but if you prefer to stay in resort, take a look at places like the Sol Beach House Fuerteventura or the Gran Melia Palacio de Isora in Tenerife which are designed to help you enjoy your holiday, without needing to go out of the hotel.
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Family Holidays To The Canary Islands
Family holidays to the Canary Islands are very popular. With so many family friendly resorts and hotels, there's no hiding the fact that kids are very well catered for. Take a look at hotels like the Holiday Village Tenerife or the Elba Lanzarote Royal Village Resort for a stay that is filled with plenty of activities and children's clubs to keep the little ones entertained while on holiday. Many of the top holiday companies like TUI and Jet2holidays also offer free child spaces throughout the year, helping to make a holiday in the Canaries, more affordable and kid friendly.
Canary Islands Holidays Frequently Asked Questions
Safety In The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are generally considered a very safe holiday destination. As you would when travelling anywhere, you should always be careful of your belongings and pickpockets and thieves do operate in tourist resorts, however, local police forces are in full operation and often very visible in touristy areas like Maspalomas, Corralejo and Playa de las Americas.
