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What Canary island has the nicest beaches?

The Canaries' Best Beaches
  • Lanzarote. Lovers of all things sun, sand and sea will find beach paradise in Lanzarote! ...
  • Tenerife. Wide golden arcs add a heavenly holiday spark when it comes to Tenerife's beaches. ...
  • Gran Canaria. ...
  • Fuerteventura.




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Beautiful Beaches in Lanzarote and La Graciosa It's just a 30-minute boat ride between the best Canary Island beaches in Lanzarote and La Graciosa. Both islands boast the white sandy beaches of your dreams.

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Las Teresitas, Tenerife Las Teresitas is almost one mile long, consisting of fine, golden sand and flanked by cacti, palm trees, and olive-hued hills. The shore here is gently sloping, so perfect for paddlers of all ages. There are kayaks and paddle boats for hire if you want more aquatic fun.

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Dive into Lanzarote's crystal clear waters, dig your toes into Tenerife's wide golden sand arcs, stare in disbelief at Gran Canaria's gargantuan sand dunes and fall in love with Fuerteventura's flawless sheltered coves…

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10 Best Towns and Resorts in the Canary Islands
  • Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.
  • Betancuria, Fuerteventura.
  • Los Llanos, La Palma.
  • Teror, Gran Canaria.
  • Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
  • Playa de la Arena, Tenerife.
  • Arrieta, Lanzarote.
  • Puerto del Rosario, Fuertaventura.


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You're rewarded with a refreshing swim in cool crystal clear waters and some of the best sunsets in Gran Canaria, The beaches are at their sandiest during the summer months as in winter they can disappear completely.

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The best Canary Island for couples, depends on what you are looking for. Tenerife and Gran Canaria offer great nightlife, restaurants and activities, whereas La Palma and La Gomera offer more privacy and a retreat style holiday.

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Lanzarote tends to be the hottest and most arid of the Canaries, as it is closest to the Sahara desert and because it is one of the lowest lying islands. The Sahara can bring high temperatures and fine sand to Lanzarote, causing occasional heatwaves.

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Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy. If you want a chilled-out holiday in a small fishing village, with wild empty beaches that harbour some superb diving, then this is the place.

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The beaches closer to the town of Corralejo are more popular, and as such, offer more services. Within the park, heading southwards, these become wilder and more solitary. These idyllic beaches are caressed by beautiful turquoise waters. The white sands of these beaches are particularly unique.

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South Gran Canaria gets over 320 days of sunshine per year, but sometimes it is cloudy. Occasionally it even rains.

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The south of Gran Canaria is particularly sunny thanks the high centre of the island. It blocks the wind and the clouds coming from the north, creating a pocket of clear air. That's why it's often sunny in the south of Gran Canaria even when the rest of the island is cloudy.

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For example, in Fuerteventura the average annual water temperatures are 18 ° C, while in Gran Canaria it is 20 ° C. This makes the sea breeze always fresh and help to tolerate the high temperatures of mid-summer, especially in July and August.

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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.

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The luxury of Living in Exclusive Homes The most exclusive residential areas are Tafira, Santa Brígida and Maspalomas in Gran Canaria; La Orotava, Tacoronte, Puerto de la Cruz and La Laguna in Tenerife and Puerto Calero in Lanzarote.

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The most budget-friendly islands in the Canaries are actually the biggest and most popular islands. Tenerife, Gran Canaria , Lanzarote and Fuerteventura all offer plenty of package holiday deals and have a wider range of accommodation options than their smaller neighbours ...

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If you want the best beaches, Lanzarote needs to be the top choice since it is often considered the most beautiful of the Canary Islands. Yet, if you seek excursions, waterparks and diverse landscapes, then Tenerife is the ticket.

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1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.

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