The Canary Islands in general have the reputation of family-friendly destinations, ideal for beach holidays, even during the winter months, when the rest of Europe is suffering from terrible cold weather.
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With endless activities and well-established accommodation, both Tenerife and Gran Canaria are fabulous for families travelling with kids; whether you fancy kayaking, hiking, whale-watching, waterpark adventures or lazing on volcanic-sand beaches, the two grandes dames of Canarian tourism have it covered.
Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.
Go for Tenerife if you prefer popular tourist destinations with great restaurants and nightlife. On the other hand, Gran Canaria is your best bet if you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes and outstanding beaches.
Also known as the 'miniature continent', Gran Canaria is renowned for its marked contrasts. On a single day, we can enjoy marvellous beaches surrounded by dunes and climb peaks covered in Canary Island pine forests, with their greenery standing out starkly against the dark volcanic earth.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €128, while the average daily cost in Gran Canaria is €125. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment.
The best times to visit the Canary Islands are between March and May and from September to November. Winter and summer bring loads of tourists, which make accommodations more expensive and more difficult to find.
Unlike on Tenerife, there is little seasonal variation in the weather on Gran Canaria. Temperatures rarely drop below 24°C throughout the year. Resorts in the South such as Playa del Inglés, Arguineguin and Puerto de Mogán can expect 10 hours of sunshine a day and temperatures of 28°C.
If you mean beach and sun, the long beaches of Gran Canaria may be what you are looking for; if, on the contrary, you prefer an island with a beach but also with many other plans to do, Lanzarote may be your ideal destination.
7 days road trip itinerary around Gran Canaria will provide enough time to incorporate in your itinerary a few outdoor activities (including one of the hikes either to a famous rock Roque Nublo or to Caldera de Bandama volcano crater) and time spent on the beach.
Incredible natural wonders. Gran Canaria's spectacular natural beauty is a good enough reason why you should visit Las Palmas. An outdoor adventure is never too far away, and just on the doorstep of the city is Caldera de Bandama or the Cauldron of Bandama.
Tenerife is further out in the Atlantic closer to the continental shelf so is slightly cooler in the winter months . Puerto Rico in South gran canaria has one of the best sunshine records in all the canarys.
Gran Canaria is a lot like Tenerife, but it's much smaller. However, some families think the beaches are better in Gran Canaria, and there's great scenery too if you fancy heading out into the countryside for a drive: it can get a bit Arizona-like in places!
Here are the best areas in Gran Canaria ??Maspalomas – best area in Gran Canaria ?? Playa del Ingles – best area for nightlife ?? Puerto Rico – lovely beach & resort town in a cosy bay ?? Arguineguin – best area for families & a calm atmosphere ??
Family holidays in the Canary Islands are not complete without visiting the island of the lunar landscape. Lanzarote does the perfect balancing act between winter sun, family fun and nature. Visit the volcanic hills of Timanfaya National Park and get mesmerized by petrified lava and otherworldly landscapes.