Experience an exciting family vacation with the best climate in the world in the Canary Islands. With fantastic beaches and a variety of activities and attractions, there is something for all ages and interests. Explore the islands together and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Water Parks
Although all the water parks in the Islands are perfect for having a great time, spending a day at Siam Park, the largest water park in Europe and one of the best in the world, is an unforgettable experience not to be missed if you are travelling to Tenerife with children.
At Aqualand Costa Adeje, also in Tenerife, in addition to enjoying incredible pools and slides, you will have the opportunity to see the dolphin show that the International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA) has rated as the best in the world. The Aquapark Costa Teguise, the largest water park in Lanzarote, offers paintball for children and adults, different camps, and playgrounds, among other activities.
Zoos and Aquariums
The Canary Islands also have zoos and aquariums where children can discover all kinds of exotic animals up close.
Loro Parque (Tenerife) is the most popular, with its orca show, unique in the Archipelago, the largest collection of parrots in the world and its penguinarium, which recreates the natural habitat of the seabirds. At the Poema del Mar Aquarium (Gran Canaria), the Deep-Sea exhibit, which features the world’s largest glass window, takes you deep into the ocean. At Palmitos Park (Gran Canaria), the little ones will be fascinated by the botanical garden and at Oasis Wildlife (Fuerteventura), you will experience constant adventure among elephants, crocodiles, beautiful giraffes, and sea lions.
The Best Beaches
Spending a day near the sea makes any child happy and the beaches of the Canary Islands are perfect for a family vacation, since most of them have all kinds of services that guarantee safety at all times.
In Tenerife you can enjoy beaches such as Las Teresitas, El Camisón, Playa Jardín or La Arena, in Gran Canaria, Las Canteras, Maspalomas, San Agustín and Puerto Rico, and in Lanzarote children will enjoy Caletón Blanco or Costa de Papagayo.
If you want them to have an unforgettable experience by the sea, you can take them to La Graciosa, where they can run around the streets free of tarmac and traffic or splash on the shore of Caleta de Sebo beach.
The dunes of Corralejo, in the Natural Park of Corralejo, Fuerteventura, are a must for adults and children, where you can walk through the soft, rolling sand. It’s in this area where some of the best beaches of the islands are located.
In La Palma, the natural pools of La Fajana are one of the safest places to take a dip with the family, the beach of La Restinga in El Hierro, where diving lovers will find a paradise, you will have calm crystal clear waters, with hardly any waves, ideal for visiting with children, and in La Gomera, Vueltas, La Caleta or La Calera, an offer of calm waters and all that is necessary to enjoy a peaceful day of fun and relaxation.
Nature Trails
Children need to be in contact with nature, enjoy the vegetation and discover the secrets of the trees and plants, and what better way to do it than in Garajonay National Park, in La Gomera, one of the most important natural treasures in the world, which has earned it recognition as a World Heritage Site.
If your children have the souls of explorers, the island of La Palma is the ideal place to go in search of remote constellations and fascinating stars. It has been declared a Starlight Reserve, which makes it the astro-tourism corner par excellence. To discover the world and experience great adventures, get on one of the boats leaving from the south coast of Tenerife, which will take you to see whales and dolphins swimming in the wild. A paradise for adventurers and an exciting spectacle for any sea and animal lover.
At Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote, in addition to contemplating its spectacular volcanic landscape, you can also attend the famous demonstrations that demonstrate the high temperatures that are reached a few meters above the surface, and in Gran Canaria reach the base of Roque Nublo, an experience no one should miss. The trail that climbs through the pines is accessible to almost everyone, and children especially enjoy it very much. The reward is wonderful at the end of the trail, with the unfolding of the unforgettable landscape dominated by the emblematic Bentayga rock, and the spectacular Caldera de Tejeda with its deep and steep ravines.
