Canary Islands Holidays

Blessed with sunshine all year round, holidays in the Canary Islands boast turquoise waters, colourful towns by the coast, vast golden sands, unique black sand beaches and sweeping dunes. Canary Island holidays offer endless opportunities for fun in the sun if you’re a couple, family or travelling solo. Whether you want to escape for some winter sun or hit the beach in the height of summer, the Canary Islands offer amazing resorts and brilliant nightlife and activities. The archipelago is a popular destination for sun-seekers and nature lovers alike, as it features high mountains, vineyards and amazing watersports. Hike across Tenerife’s lunar-like lava fields, jeep safari through Fuerteventura’s mountains or bask in sunshine on the golden beaches of Gran Canaria. If you’re feeling sporty, try kitesurfing, windsurfing or scuba diving in the azure waters, where you'll find around 350 species of fish. For hours of guaranteed sunshine all year round, book your Canary Islands holidays to Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and beyond.

Canary Islands' sunny beaches

There is so much to see and do on your holidays to the Canary Islands, but the beaches should be top of your list. Each island is blessed with fantastic beaches with some volcanic sands even black – a real Instagram opportunity! The beach at Corralejo in Fuerteventura, right near the main street, has clear, shallow waters perfect for kids to splash in. Check out the golden sands of Teresitas in Tenerife which are set against the beautiful backdrop of the Anaga mountains. Take a dip in the calm waters of the sheltered Playa de las Vueltas in La Gomera, or settle down with a book under swaying palm trees at Playa de Puerto Naos in La Palma.

Explore sand dunes of Maspalomas

A charming old lighthouse overlooks a Saharan landscape of massive sand dunes in Gran Canaria's Maspalomas, that lead to a gorgeous beach. The four kilometres of sands (originating from crushed coral reefs) are a stunning expanse of undulating dunes, which are still moving. While here, you can explore the palm tree plantation of Palmeral and Charca, take a dip and enjoy the fun resort.

Hit the party hotspots

If you’re looking for a buzzing party scene, head to resorts like Playa de las Americas in Tenerife and Playa del Ingles in Gran Canaria, where the clubs are open till the early hours. If you want to take things at a slower pace, Tenerife's Los Cristianos is perfect for couples and families; don’t forget to try out the cool restaurants and bars, too. Check out Costa Adeje, also in Tenerife, for chic cocktail bars, along with plenty of shopping at designer stores.

Enjoy the outdoors

Family friendly holidays in Tenerife are popular since the island boasts some of the best waterparks in Europe, such as Aqualand and Siam Park. Adventure lovers can explore the Mount Teide National Park, by foot or ride up on a cable car, where they can witness the world’s third largest volcano. Thanks to its gorgeous nature trails, the island of Gran Canaria is a big hit with hikers - it even hosts a walking festival. If you’re craving solitude, check out the raw and rugged landscape of El Hierro.