Pack your sunnies—Canary Island holidays mean endless rays, unreal beaches, and no shortage of adventure. Leave your worries behind and let the islands work their magic. You in?

Good to know 

🤩 Fun fact: The Canary Islands’ Carnaval is one of the world’s largest and wildest, right up there with Rio!

🏖️ Best beach: Tough choice! Try the black sands of Playa de Las Teresitas in Tenerife or the golden stretches of Fuerteventura’s Corralejo Beach for some epic chill vibes.

🍺 Price of a pint: You can grab a cold cerveza for around €2 to €3—cheers to that!

Destination highlights

• Sunshine on tap - Warm weather, every. single. day.

• Endless beaches

• Volcanoes, deserts, forests - nature at it’s best.

• An island for every vibe

☀️ Canarian Chit-Chat ☀️

Hello - Hola 

Good bye - Adiós 

Good morning - Buenos días 

How are you? - ¿Cómo estás? 

I’m good, thank you - Estoy bien, gracias 

Please - Por favor

Thank you - Gracias 

You’re welcome - De nada 

Mucho gusto – Nice to meet you

Do you speak English? - ¿Hablas inglés? 

A beer, please - Una cerveza, por favor 

The bill, please - La cuenta, por favor

Getting around on your the Canary Island holidays

🚌 Buses
Buses, or "guaguas" as the locals call them, are a super easy way to get around the Canary Islands. They’re affordable, reliable, and cover most of the islands. Some even have air-con and free Wi-Fi, making the ride extra comfy! Major operators like TITSA in Tenerife and Global in Gran Canaria run frequent services, so you can explore the islands with ease.

🚖 Taxis
Taxis are easy to flag down and relatively cheap, especially for short journeys around towns or between beaches. You can also book them via apps like FreeNow. Be sure to check fares or ask for an estimate before hopping in.

🚘 Car Hire
Renting a car is a fab way to explore the islands at your own pace. With well-maintained roads and stunning scenic routes, it's the perfect choice for day trips, visiting national parks, or simply beach hopping! Just remember to book ahead in peak season for the best deals! 

Where is the best area to stay on your Canary Island holidays 2025? 

There really is something for everyone in the Canary Islands, so deciding where to stay can be a tough choice. Here's the lowdown on the best spots for every type of traveler, from family-friendly resorts to romantic escapes and lively group getaways:

Family holidays – For a friendly family holiday, Tenerife is perfect! With waterparks, kids' clubs, and plenty of fun activities, resorts like Costa Adeje will keep everyone entertained. Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas is another great option with its famous dunes and endless beaches.

Squad goals – If it’s good vibes and nightlife you're after, Playa del Inglés in Gran Canaria or Playa de las Américas in Tenerife should be on your list for the perfect group holiday! Think beach clubs, buzzing bars, and non-stop fun. Oh, and don’t forget Costa Teguise in Lanzarote for a more laid-back but equally epic time with your mates.

Coupling up – For a romantic couples holiday, La Palma is ideal. Stunning landscapes, stargazing, and tranquil beaches offer the perfect setting for some quality time. Or, head to Corralejo in Fuerteventura for beautiful beaches and intimate dining spots along the coast.

What are the best beaches to hit up on your holidays to the Canaries 2025?

Ready to swap your screen saver for the real deal? The Canaries are a buffet of sandy feasts and nature treats, with a side order of island vibes. With year-round toasty temperatures and over 300 annual days of sunshine, you can literally visit whenever you like. And if you're itching for a last-minute holiday in paradise, we've got deals hotter than your crush's summer pics. So, let's dive into the beachy who's who:

• Maspalomas (Gran Canaria): Picture 17km of pure sandy bliss. No rush for the best spots here (and no one plonking their towel down right next to you - winner)

• Amadores (Gran Canaria): This is the family-friendly bay where the waters are as calm as a zen master and the sands are as soft as your favourite pillow. It's a man-made marvel where even the wind takes a break.

• Playa el Bollullo (Tenerife): Black sands, secluded vibes, and a touch of volcanic drama – this beach is like the moody artist of the coast, perfect for lovebirds escaping the world.

• Las Vistas (Tenerife): With 850m of sandy bliss and a sea as serene as a lullaby, this beach is a playground for the young and the young at heart. And ice cream? You bet there's ice cream.

• Playa del Duque (Tenerife): A slice of luxury on Tenerife’s Costa Adeje, with golden sands and crystal-clear waters. Surrounded by stylish beach clubs and high-end restaurants, it’s the perfect spot to lounge in comfort and enjoy the island’s upscale vibe.

• Corralejo (Fuerteventura): Calling all thrill-seekers! This beach has waves that are ready to party with your surfboard, and sands that are itching to tickle your toes.

• Playa el Hierro (Fuerteventura): Ever seen a beach that looks like a popcorn machine exploded? This is it. Not your average sandy shore, but an epic tale of nature's quirks.

• Playa Flamingo (Lanzarote): With sands as fine as stardust and waters protected by manmade magic, families unite – this is your chill zone.

• Playa del Reducto (Lanzarote): Blue Flag certified, sand as soft as a whisper, and a vibe that sings 'holiday anthem' – it's the beach that everyone is writing home about.

• Playa de Papagayo (Lanzarote): Hidden in a natural cove, this golden-sand beach feels like a secret paradise. With crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkeling, it’s the ultimate spot to escape the crowds and enjoy a peaceful day by the sea.

• Puerto Naos (La Palma): The largest beach on the island, with fine black sand, palm trees, parasols, a promenade bursting with bars and cafés, and a Blue Flag status.

What are the top hotels to stay at on your holidays to Canary Islands?

These sun-drenched islands are full of tip-top hotels from all inclusive to adults only that all serve up that classic vacay feeling, and cheap holidays to the Canaries aren't hard to come by either. Have a nosy at these hotels if you can't decide where to jet off to...

• Paradise Lago Taurito & Aqua Park (Gran Canaria) - a great family-friendly hotel just 50m from the gorgeous beach of Playa Mogan

• Landmar Hotel Playa La Arena (Tenerife) - a beachfront beauty fit for the whole fam, with four pools, live music nights and a delish Spanish tapas restaurant

• Guayarmina Princess - Adults Only (16+) (Tenerife) - a haven away from little ones with a food market buffet, platinum services, a stunning infinity pool with panoramic views and swanky spa services that all shape up to be the jolly of your dreams.

• Broncemar Beach (Fuerteventura) - with a village-style layout and a pool, Jacuzzi, snack bar and entertainment programme at your fingertips, you'll have everything you need

• Sol La Palma Hotel (La Palma) - with plenty of facilities for all ages, this hotel is a great all-rounder

• Beatriz Playa & Spa (Lanzarote) - you'll have two pools to dunk into, mini golf for the kiddos, a choice of restaurants and the beach right on your doorstep

• Barcelo Lanzarote Active Resort (Lanzarote) - proofs in the name folks, if you're the active sort, then this is your bag, a gorge resort packing an olympic-size pool, sports activities and a tonne of wellness goodies to unwind, oh, and 10 bars & restaurants.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Things to do in the Canaries for families

When it comes to keeping the whole fam entertained there are few things better than a classic waterpark, and Siam Waterpark happens to be voted one of the worlds best - switch over to the handy things to do tab to read more about this splashtastic day out. Waterparks not your thing? That's cool, why not head to the Oasis Park? It's a safari experience to remember that's sure to have you feeling like your trundling across the Serengeti with your intrepid explorers in tow.

Let's ditch the land for a sec and put you onto some truly amazing experiences that require some sea, that's right, we're talking submarine safaris (exactly what you were thinking, right?). These thrilling excursions let you dive down into the deep without getting your swimming cozzie wet, the little ones can keep a look out for colourful fish as you're submerged in the land beneath the waves. But, if you'd rather keep yourself above water, you can book a boat trip to go dolphin and whale watching sure to have the kids mesmerised - that's more like it, right? Typically easiest to find in Tenerife or Gran Canaria, so best to keep that in mind.

❤️ Things to do in the Canaries for couples

A couples holiday is always on the cards in the Canary Islands, there's so much to do to make the most of your time away together, so we thought we'd give you the lowdown on some must-try places. Why not book yourself onto a sunset cruise - you can sip bubbles as the boat bobs along the waves with the last few mins of sun glistening, it's kinda like that just before bed brew, it warms the soul in all the right ways.

How about trying the Jameos del Agua in Lanzarote? Talk about unique (that's what you are), a volcanic cave system that's been given some TLC and transformed into a top-tier cultural haven - we're talking music, cocktails and pools all inside, sounds like something out of a book, but trust us, it's real and it's waiting for you lovebirds. If you'd rather be outside though, why not head for a romantic dinner in Little Venice (or Puerto de Mogan in Gran Canaria to be precise, but Little Venice sounds so cute), there's canals, flower-lined streets, seafood dinners and the waves crashing close by for that cherry on top, chef's kiss kinda finishing touch.

🍷 Things to do in the Canaries for Foodies

We kinda touched on some food, so why not give you foodies a full breakdown of some of the best bits and bobs to sink your teeth into (literally) on your Canary Island holidays. If you're after something a lil more family-run with local flair, then Guachinches are your go-to, it's all about local flavour and wine to pair with it from hearty stews and grilled meats to your glasses of Pinot and Malbec, this is a culinary explosion not to be missed.

Maybe you're more about the tastings, well we've got you covered there too, wine tastings in La Geria are a true treat for the tastebuds and the eyes, these volcanic vineyards produce a crisp white wine that you'll be thinking about long after you've flown back home, that bottle from Tesco just won't hit the same. If you're a goat cheese lover (niche, but stay with us), then Fuerteventura's famous goat cheese needs to be on your tasting menu, head to a local cheese farm and find the perfect wine to pair with it for a flavour fever that'll be heard to break.

🚵🏽‍♂️ Things to do in the Canaries for Adventurers

A jolly can be whatever you make of it, some people like to kick back by the pool with a daiquiri and book in hand, and others like to explore all the secrets a place has to offer on two feet, or two wheels, or off the ground completely. Holidays to Canary Islands are no different, so we've pulled together a few recommendations for the adventurers to try, like volcano biking, have you ever heard of it? Cos we hadn't. It seems like the exact kinda thrills you've been craving though, if you find yourself in Lanzarote, hop on a bike and explore the off-road landscape, riding by black lava fields, craters and along coastal paths.

Ditch the bike and hop on a paraglider for overhead views on Tenerife that'll deffo take your breath away, or get your scrambling shoes on to go rock climbing in Gran Canaria, you can even take to the volcanic dunes on a buggy adventure in Fuerteventura. If none of that tickles your fancy, then how about doing some caving in La Palma, we keep banging on about this volcanic landscape, but it really has transformed the way you can explore, and this is no exception, you can wander through underground lava tubes for an experience both eerie and exciting.

Canary Island holidays destinations to explore...

• Lanzarote

• Fuerteventura

• Tenerife

• La Palma

• Gran Canaria